Beating bowel cancer together

Online learning modules

Our online learning resources support professionals to deliver the highest possible standards of treatment and care for people with bowel cancer.

On this page, you can find our free online learning modules and the recordings of our previous virtual education events.

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Online modules

Colorectal cancer in young people

What is it: a 20 minute video learning module

Who's it for: primary care health professionals

Content reviewed: May 2023

Learning outcomes:

  • an introduction to colorectal cancer in under 50s, addressing the importance of earlier diagnosis and highlighting incidence rates
  • develop a clear understanding of the use of FIT Testing in symptomatic patients and counsel of active rectal bleeding

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Lynch syndrome

What is it: a 20 minute video learning module

Who's it for: primary care health professionals

Content reviewed: May 2023

Learning outcomes:

  • an introduction to the different lynch cancers
  • what is a lynch family history?
  • the importance of personalised medicine in primary care

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Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) module

What is it: a 30 minute interactive online learning module

Who's it for: primary care health professionals

Content reviewed: June 2022

Learning outcomes:

  • increase confidence in using the current Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) in symptomatic patients
  • understand the key differences between the use of FIT in screening and in symptomatic patients
  • understand which symptomatic patients are suitable for FIT testing
  • understand the significance of safety netting FIT results in a symptomatic patient

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Colorectal cancer – early diagnosis module

What is it: a one hour interactive online learning module

Who's it for: primary care health professionals

Content reviewed: February 2022

Learning outcomes:

  • demonstrate an understanding of the skills necessary to identify and pick up cues about possible colorectal cancer symptoms and facilitate disclosure
  • identify and apply specific screening questions to elicit risk of colorectal cancer
  • increase knowledge and confidence in decision-making around colorectal cancer referrals
  • discuss confidently with patients the reasons for referral and the next steps for diagnosis
  • be aware of referral pathways, the process for urgent referrals, and safety netting processes

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National screening programmes- bowel screening

What is it: a one hour video learning module

Who's it for: primary healthcare professionals

Content reviewed: February 2024

Learning outcomes: 

  • Explore the role and reliability of national screening programmes
  • Recognise the role of primary care in supporting/increasing screening uptake and practical initiatives that may drive uptake
  • Recognise under-represented groups and their potential reasons for declining screening
  • Discuss screening programmes confidently with patients, including their potential reasons for declining screening

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Previous education events

Exploring surgical options for advanced colorectal cancer

What is it: a one hour video learning module

Who's it for: colorectal clinical nurse specialists, endoscopists and specialist screening practitioners

Content reviewed: November 2023

Learning outcomes:

  • current surgical options for advanced colorectal cancer 
  • latest research in surgical treatments
  • how to support bowel cancer patients throughout the pathway

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Genetics and colorectal cancer: tumour testing and inherited risk

What is it: a one hour video learning module

Who's it for: colorectal clinical nurse specialists, endoscopists and specialist screening practitioners

Content reviewed: July 2023

Learning outcomes:

  • current testing for colorectal cancer tumours 
  • influence of test results on treatment decisions
  • referral procedures for inherited conditions

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Panel discussion: Reducing late-stage diagnosis rates of bowel cancer

What is it: a one hour video learning module

Who's it for: colorectal clinical nurse specialists, endoscopists and specialist screening practitioners

Content reviewed: June 2023

Learning outcomes:

  • integrated working across primary and secondary care 
  • developments in bowel cancer screening
  • models of care
  • priorities in policy and influencing

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Supporting younger colorectal cancer patients

What is it: a one hour video learning module

Who's it for: colorectal clinical nurse specialists, endoscopists and specialist screening practitioners

Content reviewed: May 2023

Learning outcomes:

    • unique challenges teenagers and young adults may face after a cancer diagnosis and treatment
    • how to communicate with teenagers and young adults
    • an overview of specialised units for younger people and the support they provide

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Management of anaemia before colorectal cancer treatment

What is it: a one hour video learning module

Who's it for: colorectal clinical nurse specialists, endoscopists and specialist screening practitioners

Content reviewed: October 2022

Learning outcomes:

  • the importance and benefits of pre-operative anaemia management
  • the different treatment modalities in anaemia management
  • patient outcomes and recent developments in anaemia management
  • the role of colorectal clinical nurse specialists in anaemia management

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National Colorectal Cancer Nurses Network Annual Education Event

What is it: a one hour video learning module

Who's it for: colorectal clinical nurse specialists, endoscopists and specialist screening practitioners

Content reviewed: September 2022

Learning outcomes:

  • updates in advanced chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments for colorectal cancer
  • use of FIT and options for diagnostic tests including colon capsule and CT colonoscopy and awareness of early age onset colorectal cancer
  • the impact of the pandemic for people from a lower socio-economic background accessing services
  • how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can improve the quality of life for people living with and beyond cancer

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The evolution of pelvic exenteration surgery

What is it: a one hour video learning module

Who's it for: colorectal clinical nurse specialists, endoscopists and specialist screening practitioners

Content reviewed: July 2022

Learning outcomes:

  • introduction to pelvic exenterative surgery
  • key considerations when referring patients to exenterative units from surgical and nursing perspectives
  • how to build a service and develop your team

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Genomics II: Futureproofing your practice for genomics in cancer care

What is it: a one hour video learning module

Who's it for: colorectal clinical nurse specialists, endoscopists and specialist screening practitioners

Content reviewed: June 2022

Learning outcomes:

  • how genomics affects professional roles
  • how to plan and prepare for genomics in clinical practice

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Genomics I: An overview of genomics in cancer care

What is it: a one hour video learning module

Who's it for: colorectal clinical nurse specialists, endoscopists and specialist screening practitioners

Content reviewed: May 2022

Learning outcomes:

  • introduction to genomics
  • effects on chemotherapy
  • how genomics links with the National Cancer Transformation Programme

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The information in our events was correct at the time of publication. Our resources are reviewed by healthcare professionals every two years to ensure our information is up to date.

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