The aim of this module is to develop specialist knowledge and skills to implement prehabilitation screening, assessment and rehabilitation interventions utilising a range of evidence-based practice and evaluation tools.

This module was designed in partnership with Macmillan. This module is ideal for anyone working with oncology patients and wants to learn about prehabilitation, rehabilitation and personalised care. The main benefit for anyone completing this module is to leave with a service development/intervention proposal to implement into practice based on all the module learning. This module will provide you with a peer support group and an active network of oncology professionals to work with in 'Action Learning Sets'.

You will learn about a range of prehabilitation, rehabilitation interventions (physical activity, exercise, nutrition and psychological support) and personalised care for people living with cancer. You will learn about factors and processes that facilitate effective collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, which encourages the creation, implementation and maintenance of rehabilitation services. You will learn how to critically appraise service and the service environment through engaging with practice-based situations, identifying the relevance of contemporary policy drivers for the safe implementation of integrated service delivery of prehabilitation screening, assessment and interventions. You will reflect upon your learning during this module and self-assess your knowledge, skills and attitudes, around risk stratification, measuring impact and ensuring quality measures are in place within the service. You will learn about models of leadership and skills to select and use appropriately within an interprofessional context, to ensure positive engagement with all stakeholders and facilitate a positive behavioural change within a service context.

Asynchronous and synchronous opportunities for peer to peer and peer to tutor/expert discussion will be provided and online methods of communication may also be used to facilitate work through your Action Learning Sets.

Topics covered;

Introduction to prehabilitation, rehabilitation and personalised care

Prehabilitation in cancer care

Rehabilitation across the cancer pathway

Acute oncology

Components of personalised care and support planning

Approaches to prehabilitation screening, assessment and interventions

Cancer rehabilitation and symptom management

Service re-design and workforce

This module is delivered via distance learning. There is typically a weekly webinar that takes place 7-8pm one evening in the week. Attendance is expected, however these will also be recorded. The module has 3 mandatory face to face days that takes place at Collegiate Crescent Campus. The dates are proposed for the 29th and 30th of May 2024 and the 17th July 9 - 5pm (subject to change).

Fees and Funding for 2024/25

Further details

For further information please contact the module leader Jo McNamara - Joanna.mcnamara@shu.ac.uk

Related course(s)

• Personalised Care And Supported Self-Management For Those Affected By Cancer