
Advanced Certificate in Cancer and Palliative Care Nursing
- CME credit points: 6.5
- Accreditation number: DHA/MTS/ACC/XXXXXX
- Comprehensively covers common oncological disorders
- Advanced Certificate course to enhance nursing proficiency
- The course addresses specialized training needs in cancer and palliative nursing
Advanced Certificate in Cancer and Palliative Care Nursing

Key Features
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CME credit points: 6.5
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Accreditation number: DHA/MTS/ACC/XXXXXX
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Comprehensively covers common oncological disorders
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Advanced Certificate course to enhance nursing proficiency
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The course addresses specialized training needs in cancer and palliative nursing
- Course Duration 3 months
- Next Batch Date2nd Oct 2023
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Course Description
Advanced Certificate Course in Cancer and Palliative Care Nursing is curated to enhance the proficiency of nursing professionals in the specialized area of oncology nursing and palliative care nursing. Interested nurses can augment their knowledge and skill by enrolling in this course and upgrading themselves in their career pathway progressing in this discipline.
The course covers:
- Preventive facets of cancer, advancements in treatment modalities.
- Cancer-related pain assessment and management.
- Evidence-based, comprehensive nursing care for cancer patients.
- Palliative care aspects, psychosocial issues, and care during the last hours of living.
Completing the course will equip nursing professionals to explore multiple career opportunities for those coveting to pursue this specialty. Apart from being specialist nurses in various oncological departments, this course empowers nurses to acquire in-depth cognizance and understanding of oncological illnesses, preventive facets, care, and health promotion. Successful candidates can work in any healthcare establishment and provide specialized care with clinical decision-making and critical thinking.
Eligibility: Nursing Graduates and Nursing Assistants
Course Validity: 4 months. There will be an extra charge for the extension of the course validity. This course is certified and registered by Dubai Health Authority (DHA).
*Statutory taxes and levies included. Rates may vary based on management discretion.
Course Outline
Module 1: Oncology Nursing
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- Cancer – An Overview
- Preventive facets in Oncology and Nurse’s role
Module 2: Patient Management
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- Managing patients undergoing chemotherapy
- Managing patients undergoing radiation therapy
- Managing patients undergoing Surgical interventions
- Managing patients undergoing Bone marrow transplant
Module 3: Common Oncological Disorders
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- Breast Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Oral Cancer
Module 4: Palliative Care Nursing
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- Palliative Care
- Symptom Management
- Pain Management
- Emergencies In Palliative Care
- Addressing Psychosocial Issues
- Communication
- Last Hours of living
- Ethical Issues Related to Palliative Care of Cancer Patients
Course Outline
- Cancer – An Overview
- Preventive facets in Oncology and Nurse’s role
- Managing patients undergoing chemotherapy
- Managing patients undergoing radiation therapy
- Managing patients undergoing Surgical interventions
- Managing patients undergoing Bone marrow transplant
- Breast Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Oral Cancer
- Palliative Care
- Symptom Management
- Pain Management
- Emergencies In Palliative Care
- Addressing Psychosocial Issues
- Communication
- Last Hours of living
- Ethical Issues Related to Palliative Care of Cancer Patients
FAQs
- Nursing Graduates and Nursing Assistants
How can I enroll in the Medvarsity courses?
- You can enroll in the course by clicking on the ‘Buy Now’ option available on the course page that you want to opt for.
I am not a registered medical professional can I still sign up for a course?
- To sign up and access a course, you need to be a registered healthcare professional and must upload your certificate or valid license copy in our portal before you sign up for any course.
Can I purchase a Medvarsity course even if I do not have USD currency?
- Yes, absolutely! Although the currency format you are looking for is not available on the website, your bank will automatically convert the price to your currency (at the current exchange rate) and the same will be charged. Both USD and AED currency formats are available on the website.
How to access the course material online?
- To access the course, click on https://kite.medvarsity.com using the login ID and password provided to you, or click on “LOG IN USING YOUR ACCOUNT ON Google” and enter your Email ID: Gmail ID (Only if Gmail ID is mentioned in the Application) & Password. In case you don’t have access to your log-in ID and password, write to us at [email protected] & quote your registered email ID.
Can I download the videos to study offline?
- Our videos cannot be downloaded as they are available online only. You can access the videos at any time within the course duration.
Are there any onsite or offline classes?
- The entire course content is delivered through the kite.medvarsity.ae in the form of videos and written text format. No onsite or offline classes are being conducted by Medvarsity.
Can I stop a module midway through and finish it later?
- Yes. Once you begin a module, it will be updated in your Medvarsity portfolio, wherein you can continue and complete modules at your own pace. However, you should complete it during the course duration time.
Are the courses available in other languages?
- All the Medvarsity courses are written and presented in English only.
What is the course duration?
- The course duration consists of 3 months.
How can I get my course duration extended?
- To get an extension of the course you have taken up, please drop us a mail at [email protected]. You can get a 30 days extension of the course duration and you would be charged 10% of the course fee as course extension charges.
How are the course assessments made and in what form?
- The assessment is conducted at multiple intervals as the course progresses. Each chapter ends with a multiple-choice quiz. Learners must answer at least 60% of the questions correctly in all to pass.
What if I am not able to clear the final test at each level in the first attempt?
- You will be given three attempts to clear the tests. If you are not able to clear the final test for the level in three attempts, you will have to pay re-activation fees. Write to us at [email protected]
Can I repeat a quiz if I fail on the first attempt?
- Yes!! We provide 3 attempts to attend the quiz.
What if I feel that a question is wrongly framed or an answer is wrongly marked in the online exams?
- If you feel that something is wrongly mentioned, you can write at [email protected], to direct it to the academics team.
What certification will I get at the end of the course?
- After completing the course content and assessments with a minimum score of 60% in each module, you will receive a Advanced Certificate in Cancer and Palliative Care Nursing including your name, course name, and the date of completion, which will be generated in your account. No salutations will be added to the name.
When will I get my certificate?
- Once you successfully pass each level, your e-Certificate will be generated in the learning management system.
Do we get a hard copy of the certificate?
- The certificate is available online and can be downloaded for printing a hard copy.
What happens if I lose my certificate?
- Certificate can be downloaded anytime from your account. However, if our team has valid information with proof of completion, then we can provide the certificate.
What if I have any concerns regarding the program delivery or what if I have any suggestions to improve the quality of the course?
- For any feedback regarding the course, please write to us at [email protected]
Next Batch Start Date 2nd Oct 2023
Course Duration
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Faculty
Dr. Sonali Banerjee
Ph.D., M.Sc. (MSN) MA
Fertility Counsellor, Yoga and Wellness Mentor
Dr. Banerjee is an alumni graduate in nursing from CON, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Gold medallist alumni post-graduation PGIMER, Chandigarh. Specialized in Palliative care from the Indian Association of Palliative Care and acumen in clinical oncological nursing. She is also a certified counselor and holistic yoga mentor (Indian Yoga Association) for fertility, prenatal, postnatal yoga. Also, a corporate trainer for women’s health and stress management.