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Overview
Key facts
The theoretical and practical issues applicable to the palliation of symptoms for patients with advanced cancer will be studied. The microcredential will look to improve the competence of practitioners delivering high quality palliative care in emotion situations.
University of Birmingham's Palliative Care and Cancer Patients programme will teach you more about this topic.
Programme Structure
- The Microcredential is divided into three strands, Pain - the practical and holistic management thereof; Psychology, including sessions on cognitive behavioural therapy and screening for psychological distress; and Control of Symptoms such as Cachexia, Breathlessness and Oncological emergencies.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
20 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 587 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class (recommended)
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
6 months oncology experience and holding a degree, preferably a 2.1 or equivalent qualifications in an appropriate medical/scientific subject.
Tuition Fee
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International
3182 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3182 GBP for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
1352 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1352 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for Birmingham
765 - 1134 GBP /month
Living costs
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