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Stand Alone Module | Nursing
Cytotoxic and Biological Therapies in the Non-Oncology Setting
LEVEL OF STUDY : 3/6 - degree level
Module Code: HSN 3150
The aim of this module is to enable the practitioner in the non-oncology setting to handle and administer cytotoxic and biological therapies safely and competently, in order to maintain consistent, safe and effective standards of patient care.
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Delivery | Blended |
| Fees from | No Fee |
| Start date | 13 Jan 2025 |
For provisional timetables, please refer to the section below titled Delivery.
Stand Alone modules give the applicant an opportunity to:
- Return to study
- Update in a new field of practice
- Further develop knowledge and skills in the current area of practice
On successful completion of the module the participant will be awarded CATs points, which may count towards another award. Students may access a number of Stand Alone modules offered within a variety of nursing programmes. The modules may stipulate that participants must be working in a relevant clinical environment.
Please note that courses are subject to a minimum registration, so it may not be possible to run all courses each year.
Fees
| Commissioned Health Trust | No Fee |
| Self Funding / Fee Paying - 2024/25 | £792 |
Tuition fees and other charges are set by the University and are subject to change. | |
Entry Requirements
Candidates must normally hold a professional qualification. Note: some modules require a specific professional qualification. See Selection Criteria for full requirements.
The Programme
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Course Content
The practitioner should apply in-depth knowledge of pathophysiological processes in the assessment and management of the adult with a non-malignant condition which requires cytotoxic and/or biological therapy and critically discuss the range of therapies, principles of treatment and related supportive and nursing care. The applicant should be working in an area where chemotherapy / biologics administration is a major part of the nurse’s role and will require a suitable Practice Assessor.
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Outcomes
This stand alone module is worth 20 CATs points. Where a clinical skills component is included, there may be a requirement for support and supervision of an experienced practitioner within the student’s clinical area.
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Delivery
Students should note that delivery may be via blended learning, with a mix of online and face to face classes as detailed within the module timetable on Canvas.
Spring (SPR) teaching commences w/c Monday, 13 January 2025 (Week 18) and finishes w/c 31 March 2025 unless otherwise advised.
Second Semester
Monday 9am-12pm
1-4pm
(Alternate Weeks)Venue for first class listed below - thereafter, students should check the Weekly Planner facility on QSIS for remaining venues.
Medical Biology Centre - 02/002
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Selection Criteria
Applicants must hold at least a Diploma in Higher Education or 120 CAT points at level 2 (diploma level) for entry to Level 3 (degree level) study. Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements should contact the School for advice.
International Trained Nurses/Midwives: If you hold an international qualification you will need to provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability. This should be obtained prior to submitting your application. You can apply for a statement through the ENIC website: Statement of Comparability (enic.org.uk)
Students accessing this stand alone module must work in the relevant clinical area.
Please note that these courses are not open to international applicants living outside the UK/ROI.
How to apply
Applications for Academic Year 24/25 are now closed.
We will advertise again in June 2025 for September 2025 entry.
For any queries, please email cpadsnam@qub.ac.uk
Please note that our CPAD programmes are not open to international applicants living outside the UK/ROI.