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Programme approval 2006/07 THE PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION 1. Programme title and designation BSc Cancer Care UBSH5KCCN Graduate Certificate Cancer Care UGCH5KCCN Single honours Joint Major/minor √ 2. Final award Award Title BSc (Hons) Cancer Care 3. Nested award Award Title Graduate Certificate Cancer Care 4. Exit award Award Title Graduate Certificate Cancer Care Credit value 120 (Students enter as Advanced students with a Dip HE or equivalent (240 credits) ECTS equivalent 60 Any special criteria N/A (excluding the credits bringing into the programme) Credit value 60 ECTS equivalent 30 Any special criteria Credit value 60 ECTS equivalent 30 Any special criteria PAF Originally Approved by QA&AA: 28th June 2007 PAF modified by ASQ: 12 February 2010 PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 26 April 2010 PAF finalised 2010/11: 7 October 2010 1 Students will initially be enrolled on the Graduate Certificate UGCH5KCCN. Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate will enable the student to progress to complete the BSc (Hons) programme should key criteria be met as outlined in (19e) below. In order to progress from the Graduate Certificate to the BSc (Hons) Programme students will normally either have successfully completed all modules comprising the Graduate Certificate at the first attempt or achieved an average overall module mark of 45% incorporating the capped mark of 40% for any module passed at the second attempt Students who progress to the BSc (Hons) Cancer Care programme but are then unsuccessful in achieving this award can apply to exit with the award of Graduate Certificate Programme approval 2006/07 5. Level in the qualifications framework H 6. Attendance Mode of attendance Fulltime N/A Minimum length of programme Part-time √ Distance learning N/A 18months (9 months for Graduate Certificate) Maximum length of programme 60 months (36 months for Graduate Certificate) King’s College London King’s College London Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery Lorraine Robinson 020 7848 3693 [email protected] 7. Awarding institution/body 8. Teaching institution 9. Proposing department 10. Programme organiser and contact Details 11. UCAS code (if appropriate) 12. Relevant QAA subject benchmark/ professional and statutory body guidelines QAA subject benchmark: Health studies QAA / DoH subject benchmark: Health Care Programmes / Nursing June 2008 13. Date of production of specification 14. Date of programme review 2014 16. Educational aims of the programme The Graduate Certificate and the BSc (Hons) programme aims to provide practitioners with the knowledge base, abilities and competencies that will enable them to deliver a high standard of evidence based care and to contribute to the ongoing development of cancer nursing and cancer care. The programme aims to foster a culture of continuous professional development and lifelong learning, accountable and independent practice and strong interprofessional working. In completing either programme students will be able to: • • • • Role model and advance practice within a framework of governance Contribute to the management of change within an inter-professional context Implement and evaluate evidence based practice, identifying where further research is needed Critically evaluate approaches and methods to assess and manage complex and unpredictable clinical situations Completion of the BSc (Hons) programme will further students skills in the above areas and will enable them additionally to: • • • • Analyse the implications of current healthcare policy and relate this to their own Contribute to the leadership of others within an inter-professional context Acquire the skills of project work Plan own future professional development PAF Originally Approved by QA&AA: 28th June 2007 PAF modified by ASQ: 12 February 2010 PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 26 April 2010 PAF finalised 2010/11: 7 October 2010 2 Programme approval 2006/07 17. Educational objectives of the programme/programme outcomes The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding and skills in the following areas: Knowledge and understanding The programme provides a knowledge These are achieved through the and understanding of the following: following teaching/learning methods • pathology, epidemiology and aetiology of and strategies: • • • • • • • • • • • malignancies the process of and science underpinning diagnosis of cancer cancer treatments including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, surgery and hormone treatment supportive therapies adverse effects of cancer and its treatment on the patient and family needs and experience of people with cancer and their family in a variety of settings and situations cancer journey (e.g. screening, diagnosis, treatment, recurrence, survival) principles and practice of symptom control cancer nursing and cancer care personal, professional and interprofessional, responsibilities of cancer nursing ethical and legal issues for cancer care and cancer nursing local, national and international context of cancer care Lectures Individual tutorials Group tutorials Case study work Discussion Critical incident analysis Assessment: Essay Dissertation Project work Practice assessment Skills and other attributes These are achieved through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies: Intellectual skills: • • • • • • • • evaluate the evidence underpinning cancer care practice integrate understanding of theory and practice in cancer care become an autonomous, and accountable decision maker reflect on and through cancer nursing practice advance personal and professional practice apply the skills needed for academic study critical appraisal of the psycho-social influences on the cancer nurse, the experience of the person with cancer and their family critically analyse and apply relevant health and social policy Lectures Individual tutorials Case study work Discussion Assessment: Essay Dissertation Project work Practice assessment These are achieved through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies: Practical skills: • • assess, plan, deliver and re-assess individual cancer care needs model a range of communication and therapeutic skills to facilitate patient and family centred care PAF Originally Approved by QA&AA: 28th June 2007 PAF modified by ASQ: 12 February 2010 PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 26 April 2010 PAF finalised 2010/11: 7 October 2010 Lectures Individual tutorials 3 Programme approval 2006/07 • information assessment and provision • apply problem solving and decision making skills to cancer care scenarios • provide responsible, competent and sensitive cancer nursing • analyse, undertake and contribute towards aspects of clinical governance in practice • interpret and disseminate research and identify research priorities for the clinical area • facilitate learning of others • work co-operatively and facilitate interprofessional cancer care practice Group tutorials Case study work Discussion Critical incident analysis Assessment: Essay Practice assessment Project work These are achieved through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies: Generic/transferable skills: • • • • • • • • effective verbal and written communication leadership within a team and interprofessionally work effectively with voluntary sector and non NHS partners evaluate and manage own needs for continuous professional development time management and prioritisation role model, self awareness and self-reflexivity management skills information technology and information management skills Lectures Individual tutorials Group tutorials Case study work Discussion Critical incident analysis Assessment: Essay Dissertation Project work 18. Statement of how the programme has been informed by the relevant subject benchmark statement(s)/professional, regulatory and statutory body guidelines This programme as been informed by the following: Consultation with our partner Trusts regarding the expectations / workforce requirements of a Post Registration Graduate The NHS Modernisation Agenda NMC guidelines on the preparation of Pre-Registration Nurses NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2008) QAA descriptors for the H level programmes QAA subject benchmarks for Health Studies and Nursing Nurses Contribution to Cancer Care (DOH 2000) National Core Competency Framework for Cancer Nursing (2003) Cancer Reform Strategy (2007) 19. Programme structure and award requirements (where relevant the information should also differentiate the particular requirements of pathways within a programme or linked/exit awards) (a) numbers of compulsory and optional units to be taken in each year of the programme All students enter as Advanced students, with 120 credits at Level 4 achieved by virtue of their professional registration with the relevant Statutory body and 120 credits at Level 5 through achievement of a Dip HE or the equivalent. As detailed below the Graduate Certificate requires a further 60 credits to be passed at Levels 6 for successful completion following which the student can progress ( see 19e below) to the BSc (Hons) programme which requires an additional 60 credits to be passed at levels 5 / 6 to achieve the BSc (Hons) Cancer Care award. Students will initially be enrolled on the Graduate Certificate UGCH5KCCN. Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate will enable the student to progress to complete the BSc (Hons) programme should key criteria be met as outlined in (19e) below. PAF Originally Approved by QA&AA: 28th June 2007 PAF modified by ASQ: 12 February 2010 PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 26 April 2010 PAF finalised 2010/11: 7 October 2010 4 Programme approval 2006/07 Graduate Certificate Cancer Care • • • • • 30 credits of the Graduate Certificate Cancer Care are Core. These credits must be directly relevant to the practice area within which the student works. 30 Credits of the Graduate Certificate Cancer Care programme are selected from the list of compulsory modules. At least one module must include an assessment of Clinical Practice or Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). At least one module must be either Evidence based practice OR Research Methods. There can be no substitution of compulsory modules should a fail grade be achieved. All modules comprising the programme can be undertaken in any order. Two attempts at each module assignment are permitted. A failed module cannot be reapplied for /retaken. Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) cannot be used in direct substitution for a failed module. Compensation is not permitted. BSc (Hons) Cancer Care • • • • • • • In total 30 credits of the BSc (Hons) Cancer Care are Core. These credits must be directly relevant to the practice area within which the student works. In total 75 Credits of the BSc (Hons) Cancer Care programme are selected from the list of compulsory modules [this includes modules undertaken when enrolled for the Graduate Certificate]. There can be no substitution of compulsory modules should a fail grade be achieved. At least one module must include an assessment of Clinical Practice or Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). In total 15 credits of the BSc (Hons) Cancer Care programme are option choices. These can be selected from any module approved at Level 5/ 6 for Undergraduate provision by the School of Nursing and Midwifery including a further Core module. Successful completion of the Graduate certificate is required before a student can progress to the BSc (Hons) programme. This will influence the order in which modules can be studied. Additionally the Dissertation module (i.e. Student Project) must normally be the final module studied. Two attempts at each module assignment are permitted. A failed module cannot be reapplied for /retaken. Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) cannot be used in direct substitution for a failed module. Compensation is not permitted. (b) range of credit levels permitted within the programme • 60 credits of the Graduate Certificate and at least 105 credits of the BSc programme must be at Level 6. • The amount of Level 5 credit within the Programme cannot exceed 15 credits. • The amount of APL within the BSc cannot exceed 30 credits. • The combined total of Level 5 credit and APL cannot exceed 30 credits within the BSc Programme (c) maximum number of credits permitted at the lowest level • 15 credits at Level 5. (d) minimum number of credits required at the highest level • 105 credits at Level 6 • A maximum of 150 credits may be studied. (e) progression and award requirements (if different from the standard) PAF Originally Approved by QA&AA: 28th June 2007 PAF modified by ASQ: 12 February 2010 PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 26 April 2010 PAF finalised 2010/11: 7 October 2010 5 Programme approval 2006/07 Progression requirements: • Progression is reviewed and monitored by the Programme Leader. • In order to progress from the Graduate Certificate to the BSc (Hons) Programme students will normally either have successfully completed all modules comprising the Graduate Certificate at the first attempt or achieved an average overall module mark of 45% incorporating the capped mark of 40% for any module passed at the second attempt • There is no minimum number of modules to be completed in any year. • Students are not normally permitted to re-enrol if they are completing assignment resubmissions for 30 credits or more from previously failed modules. • Students who progress from the Graduate Certificate to the BSc (Hons) programme will not receive the award of Graduate Certificate. • Students who progress to the BSc (Hons) Cancer Care programme but are then unsuccessful in achieving this award can apply to exit with the award of Graduate Certificate. (f) maximum number of credits permitted with a condoned fail (core modules excluded) • None (g) other relevant information to explain the programme structure • All module choices must be decided in conjunction with the Programme Leader to ensure the Programme requirements are fulfilled. • Students are only permitted to transfer to another degree programme within the school prior to commencement of their final 60 credits of study. • Only the option modules can be studied at Level 5 or 6. • Bracketed award titles are permitted in accordance with the policy of the School Undergraduate Examination Board but such titles shall be determined by the Core modules taken. PAF Originally Approved by QA&AA: 28th June 2007 PAF modified by ASQ: 12 February 2010 PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 26 April 2010 PAF finalised 2010/11: 7 October 2010 6 Programme approval 2006/07 Programme structure for BSc (Hons) Title Credit level Credit value Status (I, C, O) for each type of programme Single Joint Major honours honours /minor Core modules for BSc (Hons) Cancer Care. At least 30 credits must be chosen from the modules listed. Breast Care Nursing 6 15 Cr* Cancer Genetics for Healthcare Professionals 6 15 Cr* Cancer Care: Recovery & Survival 6 15 Cr* Chemotherapy Nursing 6 15 Cr* Colorectal Cancer Nursing Practice 6 15 Cr* Facing Transition and Loss 6 15 Cr* Palliative Care and End of Life Care Foundations 6 15 Cr* Haemato-oncology Practice 6 15 Cr* Psychosocial care 6 15 Cr* Symptom Assessment and Management in Cancer and 6 15 Cr* Palliative Care Compulsory modules for the BSc (Hons) Cancer Care. 75 credits must be studied from this list. Cancer Care: Diagnosis & Treatment 6 15 Cp Health Policy & Professional Practice 6 15 Cp Evidence Based Practice or Research Methods 6 15 Cp Student Project 6 30 Cp Optional modules for the BSc (Hons) Cancer Care. 5,6 15 O Up to 15 credits can be selected from any module approved for Undergraduate provision by the School of Nursing and Midwifery. Cr* = 30 credits of the BSc (Hons) Cancer Care programme are Core. PAF Originally Approved by QA&AA: 28th June 2007 PAF modified by ASQ: 12 February 2010 PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 26 April 2010 PAF finalised 2010/11: 7 October 2010 7 Progression Single honours Assessment Joint honours Major /minor Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Written assignment & clinical assessment Written assignment & clinical assessment Written assignment & clinical assessment Examination Written assignment Written assignment Written Assignment & clinical workbook Portfolio and clinical assessment Written assignment OSCE Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Written assignment & clinical assessment Written assignment Written assignment Written Assignment Various Programme approval 2006/07 Programme structure for Graduate Certificate Title Credit level Credit value Status (I, C, O) for each type of programme Progression Single Joint Major Single honours honours /minor honours Core modules for Graduate Certificate Cancer Care. At least 30 credits must be chosen from the modules listed. Breast Care Nursing 6 15 Cr* Yes Cancer Genetics for Healthcare Professionals 6 15 Cr* Yes Cancer Care: Recovery & Survival 6 15 Cr* Yes Chemotherapy Nursing 6 15 Cr* Yes Colorectal Cancer Nursing Practice 6 15 Cr* Yes Facing Transition and Loss 6 15 Cr* Yes Palliative and End of Life Care Foundations 6 15 Cr* Yes Haemato-oncology Practice 6 15 Cr* Yes Psychosocial care 6 15 Cr* Yes Symptom Assessment & Management in Cancer & 6 15 Cr* Yes Palliative Care Compulsory modules for the Graduate Certificate Cancer Care.30 credits must be studied from this list. Cancer Care: Diagnosis & Treatment 6 15 Cp Yes Evidence Based Practice or Research Methods 6 15 Cp Yes Cr* = 30 credits of the Graduate Certificate Cancer Care programme are Core. PAF Originally Approved by QA&AA: 28th June 2007 PAF modified by ASQ: 12 February 2010 PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 26 April 2010 PAF finalised 2010/11: 7 October 2010 8 Assessment Joint honours Major /minor Written assignment and clinical assessment Written assignment and clinical assessment Written assignment and clinical assessment Examination Written assignment Written assignment Written Assignment and clinical workbook Portfolio and clinical assessment Written assignment OSCE Written assignment and clinical assessment Written assignment OR written examination Programme approval 2006/07 20. Marking criteria All assignments are marked using the College Marking criteria 21. Particular features of the programme which help to reduce the barriers experienced by disabled students and ensure that the programme is accessible to all students who meet the entry requirements Individual programme advice by a relevant academic enables students to be supported in following a study route that best suits their individual needs. This can be provided either face to face or by telephone. Study support is provided throughout the programme through formal sessions on literature searching and academic writing. The School Disability Advisor is available to all students [current and prospective] for advice. PAF Originally Approved by QA&AA: 28th June 2007 PAF modified by ASQ: 12 February 2010 PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 26 April 2010 PAF finalised 2010/11: 7 October 2010 9