Educational Courses

On-line CPD
All pharmacy staff are required to undertake regular continuing professional development activities relevant to their field of work. The following providers include continuing education on cancer topics:

• CE City
• Idis
• Medscape
• Skyscape

Short Courses (1-3days)
BOPA Introduction to Oncology
Aimed at pharmacy staff with less than two years experience in cancer this three day residential course is run each spring in Coventry. This course aims to provide participants with all the basic knowledge required to embark on a career in Oncology. Watch out for announcements in the Newsletter and on this website for booking details.

BOPA Study Days
Study days on single topics relevant to pharmacy staff providing cancer services are run from time to time by BOPA. Watch out for details of individual study days in separate mailings or on this website.

Longer Courses
Longer courses leading to accredited awards are available through a number of University departments. The following courses are of particular relevance to Oncology Pharmacy staff

• Continuing Professional Development Certificate in Oncology Pharmacy Practice: Liverpool John Moores University www.ljmu.ac.uk
• Clinical Oncology (optional accreditation at Masters Level) Click here for more information Warwick University www.warwick.ac.uk
• Oncology CPD: Bath University www.bath.ac.uk
• Clinical Oncology diploma/MSc: Birmingham University www.birmingham.ac.uk
• Oncology and Palliative Care MSc, Postgraduate Diploma, Cancer Studies PG Certificate: Newcastle University www.newcastle.ac.uk
• Oxford University Master's Degree and CME Courses in Experimental Therapeutics: More information: Email
• See www.rdlearning.org.uk for a searchable database of health related courses available in the UK
• Information About The Certificate of Credit in Cancer Care via CancerNursing.org: Table of Contents: Introduction to the award