Unit Outline

This unit will examine altered cell biology, epidemiology and the technologies used to detect and treat cancer. Non-evidence based treatments for cancer are also discussed. Interactive case studies across a broad range of specialisations are used to demonstrate understanding of unit content.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Examine applied biological, genetic, pathophysiology and epidemiological theories underpinning cancer risk, prevention, screening, diagnostic classification and staging.
2.	Apply advanced clinical assessment and problem-solving skills related to the holistic care of the oncology patient, including evidence-based approaches to cancer nursing care.
3.	Describe a variety of treatment modalities including chemotherapy, biotherapy, pharmacogenomics, radiation and surgical strategies used to treat, manage and/or palliate the oncology & haematology patient.
4.	Reflect on current practice, identifying areas for development or innovation.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

No alterations have been made as a result of student feedback.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Online discussion, narrated PowerPoint and reflection.	Week 5	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Case Study	Week 12	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Online discussion, narrated PowerPoint and reflection.

Task Description:

This assessment provides you with the opportunity to examine the diagnostic methods, work up and staging, and explore role of nurses in supporting patients through the process.

This assessment is in two parts- A & B. Compilation of a narrated PowerPoint and on-line discussion and then submission of a reflective summary document + appendices.

Part A: Week 5
Part B: Week 6

Task Length:

Equivalent to 2000 words Part A - PowerPoint - 7 slides & 5 Discussion Threads - 100 words each. Part B - 1000 words Reflection.

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Examine cancer diagnosis and staging and links nurse’s role and competencies in supporting patients through this process.	LO1, LO2, LO4
2	Critically analyse a variety of literature to support and challenge ideas and popular theory.	LO2, LO4
3	Succinctly express main message of the topic within restrictions of a professional PowerPoint.	LO2, LO4
4	Actively contribute to the discussion space responding to fellow students in at least 5 (minimum) discussion threads using contemporary literature appropriate to the topics.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
5	Reflect upon key learning outcomes achieved from this assessment task.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
6	Reflect critically upon nursing practice within own clinical setting and propose recommendations for any future improvements.	LO2, LO4
7	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO2, LO4

Assessment Task 2: Case Study

Task Description:

Select a patient for a case study who has undergone one form of cancer treatment based upon current therapeutic and/or supportive care management.

Task Length:

2500 words

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Examine pathophysiology underpinning the particular case.	LO1
2	Discuss conducting a well formulated health assessment and diagnostic classification and staging for the particular case.	LO1, LO2
3	Discuss therapeutic and or complementary interventions ethical, psychosocial and cultural considerations.	LO3, LO4
4	Critically analyse evidenced-based literature and integrate evidence-based literature throughout to support the discussion.	LO3, LO4
5	Reflect critically upon the cancer management options within contemporary oncology nursing, cancer clinical guidelines and comp	LO3, LO4
6	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO3, LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes and achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.