Undergraduate Course: Cancer Care (NUST10022)
Course Outline
| School | School of Health in Social Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Nursing Studies |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course allows students to explore the complexity of the cancer experience and gain a sound and sensitive understanding of the principles of cancer care in a variety of contexts. |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Student will be able to:
- demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the biology of cancer;
- demonstrate a critical understanding of the theoretical concepts and principles in cancer care;
- critically identify, define, conceptualise and analyse complex/professional level problems and issues;
- apply knowledge in the cognate area and communication skills to make presentations to peers;
- explore and appraise the value of health awareness, prevention and diagnostic screening;
- demonstrate knowledge of different forms of treatment, interventions and support;
- employ the concept of holistic care.
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Assessment Information
Students have a choice of either:
One course paper confined within 4000-4500 words
OR
One three hour examination |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Tonks Fawcett
Tel: (0131 6)50 3883
Email: T.Fawcett@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Kirsty Gardner
Tel: (0131 6)50 3889
Email: Kirsty.Gardner@ed.ac.uk |
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