Further studies in the Bristol Approach and integrative cancer care for the ‘whole person’.

This course is designed for those who have completed the Foundation Certificate or the previous Certificate in Working with People with Cancer. The course looks further at integrating complementary therapies into practice and services. By completing this course you will learn best current practice in using complementary therapies in cancer care. You will deepen your ability to reflect on your own practice or service and learn how to improve this to benefit yourself and your clients.

Once you have completed the Foundation Certificate you may further your studies by completing the Higher Certificate which is comprised of four modules.

The Higher Certificate looks further into integrating complementary therapies into practice and services. It will explore the very important agenda on ‘End of Life’ and palliative care and included is a module on the importance of supervision and continuous reflective practice. There will be further opportunity to revisit and deepen your understanding of the Bristol Approach and prepare for the reflective practice portfolio and case reflections.

The modules are:
1. Integrating care
2. Reflective practice and supervision
3. Integrated palliative and ‘End of Life’ care
4. Applying the Bristol Approach

There will be two intakes for the Higher Certificate one in December 2008 and April 2009. 

The Higher Certificate is suitable for complementary therapists and healthcare professionals who have a minimum of two years experience post qualification. You will need to produce documentation of your qualifications and evidence of current liability insurance to practice in your given field. All students will be required to complete all four days of the Foundation Certificate (page 9) before commencing the Higher Certificate.

Students who have completed the Bristol Approach: Certificate in working with people with cancer in the past two years may complete the Higher Certificate by attending two of the further study days. These would be:

• Reflective practice and supervision
• Applying the Bristol Approach

Fees

Higher Certificate fees: Four courses at £70 per course + enrolment fee £40
Total £320

Bursaries and contributions towards the costs of fees will be at the discretion of the Head of Education at Penny Brohn Cancer Care. Penny Brohn Cancer Care is committed to making courses affordable and with this in mind we may offer some financial assistance with payment of our fees. You can apply on an individual basis. Limited funds are available.

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University Accreditation

The Higher Certificate: The Bristol Approach to working with people with cancer has the option of being accredited by the University of the West of England. For further information
please contact the Education Administrator at Penny Brohn Cancer Care on +44 (0) 1275 370 110 or email us