ITTU Course Brochure 2023

Course title: Understanding Cancer: For Integrative Therapists and Health Care Professionals Working in an Oncology Setting Dates/Times: 14th, 21st & 28th September 2023. 9:30am— 12:30 pm. Course tutors: Tim Jackson and Dr Peter Mackereth Description: If you are a therapist/health care professional working in a cancer care setting then this course will be invaluable to you to help you gain the understanding & knowledge you need. The learnings gained during this course will help you to feel more confident amongst other work colleagues & around patients/carers especially when they feel the need to share with you their diagnosis, treatment & how they feel. During the course we will cover: Possible causes of cancer & the methods used to identify health outcomes; The biology of cancer; Principles of mainstream cancer treatments & side effects; How advances in scientific & medical research have the potential to personalise patient treatments; Psycho - social & emotional impact of diagnosis for both patients & families. Students will also be required to complete directed tasks & reflective feedback (approx. 4.5 hours). Suitable for: Anyone working with patients, carers & family members affected by cancer in a health care setting or private practice. Delivery : Virtual Cost: 99

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