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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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