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SUMMARY:Virtual Cancer Genetics Course 2026 (six half days)
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times: Six half-day didactic morning sessions on Zoom (09:00 – 12:00) \n\nMonday\, 18th May 2026\nTuesday\, 19th May 2026\nMonday\, 15th June 2026\nTuesday\, 16th June 2026\nMonday\, 6th July 2026\nTuesday\, 7th July 2026\n\nCost: £380 (or a £330 group rate) \nFormat: Online webinar\, Zoom \nDescription: The field of cancer genomics and recent technological advances are shaping how we diagnose and treat cancer. This virtual course will teach the core concepts of risk stratification using family history as a tool to enable patients to access appropriate management strategies. \nParticipants will be equipped with the basics of cancer genetic counselling and sessions will include approaches to genetic testing\, management of hereditary cancers and consent taking. \nAudience: The course is designed for all healthcare professionals working in primary care and specialist settings including oncology\, breast care\, gynae-oncology\, gastroenterology and screening services. \nLink to Register: Virtual Cancer Genetics Course 2026 – Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Education and Events
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/virtual-cancer-genetics-course-2026-six-half-days/
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SUMMARY:Advanced Communication Skills
DESCRIPTION:Session 1: Date and Time: Tuesday 23rd June 2026\, 8:30-17:30 \nSession 2: Date and Time: Wednesday 24th June 2026\, 8:30-17:00 \nVenue: Novotel Southampton\, 1 West Quay Road\, Southampton\, SO15 1RA \nCost: Free \nDescription: We can offer the opportunity for experienced cancer nurses to undertake the 2-day experiential Advanced Communication Skills Training (ACST) Course. \nThis is considered the “gold standard” of communications skills training for the cancer workforce. The course is led by experienced trained facilitators and involves the use of actors in scenarios. Content includes: \n\nbreaking bad news\nshared decision making\ntransition to palliative care\n\nYou will need to have an enhanced level of communications skills training prior to applying for this course. \nAudience: This course is aimed at experienced cancer clinical nurse specialists (band 6 and above) to enhance their communication skills in more challenging scenarios. Due to funding restrictions\, this offer can only be offered to health care professionals whose primary role focuses on supporting people with a cancer diagnosis. \nTo Register: Email wessexcanceralliance@wca.uhs.nhs.uk to request an application form
URL:https://wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy-event/advanced-communication-skills-4/
LOCATION:Novotel\, Southampton\, 1 West Quay Road\, Southampton\, SO15 1RA\, United Kingdom
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