Below are training courses that will help build skills and knowledge for your role. You may have already done training in these areas so there is no need to duplicate, simply select the ones that help your development.
Who is this aimed at?
Staff in secondary care, typically working with patients up to the point of diagnosis. Patient contact via phone/email likely. Face to face contact possible.
Sign up as a Macmillan Affiliate Member to access Introduction to cancer and its treatments e-learning via the Macmillan learning hub.
Psychological Five a Day – search the events calendar
Sign up for a free e-learning for health account to access Foundations module 3: personalised treatment and care for cancer
For those who may work with parents with an incurable cancer diagnosis:
Ruth Strauss: No Conversation Too Tough Introduction (Supportive Workforce) – search the events calendar
Elevating Your Voice Within Your MDT webinar – search the events calendar
For those in regular contact with patients, having conversations about their care:
Enhanced Communication Skills Training (ECST) for the Supportive and Assistive Workforce – search the events calendar
For those who have regular contact with patients who may experience distress:
Recognising and Responding to Cancer Related Psychological Distress – search the events calendar
