Aim
This blended learning course is an interactive day that aims to link with The Macmillan Allied Health Professions Competence Framework for those working with people affected by cancer (Macmillan, 2017) and will increase the knowledge and skills in the nutritional care of adults living with and beyond cancer.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, delegates will have
- Gain an understanding of cancer diagnosis and care.
- Explored common nutritional problems, terminology, and screening associated with cancer-related malnutrition
- Outline various modes of dietetic management for people affected by cancer
Programme
9.00 Arrival and refreshments
9.10 Welcome and outline of the day
10.00 Nutrition Assessment in Cancer
10.45 Break
11.00 The impact of cancer and its Treatment on Nutritional and Clinical Outcomes
11.45 Practical approaches to nutritional support
12.45 Lunch
13.30 Nutrition during palliative care/end of life (Case studies)
14.30 Break
14.45 Introduction to late effects
15.15 Living with and beyond cancer – lifestyle changes
15.45 Q&A
16.00 Summary
16.30 Close
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