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Health & Social Care Professionals
World Child Cancer are delighted to be able to offer health and social care professionals working within paediatric oncology, in low- and middle-income countries, the Childhood Cancer Psychosocial Support Training Programme.
The Programme consists of 6 workshops, all have been designed with the needs of health and social care professionals in mind. Participants who attend all 6 workshops will receive a WCC certificate, however, as each workshop stands alone, participants can build credits for each workshop they attend and work towards the full certificate over time.
Workshop FAQs
How will the workshops take place?
Workshops will happen online and in person, dependent on level of interest.
How do I access the information?
Clicking on the links above will provide you with key information associated with each workshop and provides a flavour of what you can expect by attending the training.
How long are the workshops?
Workshops vary in duration from one hour to three hours
What do I get from the training?
The training will provide you with:
- Skills, knowledge, and the confidence to effectively support children with cancer and their families
- An opportunity to share experiences and learning with colleagues
- A workbook containing questionnaires and key learning points from each workshop that you attend
- A full World Child Cancer Psychosocial Support Certificate or credits towards a Certificate.
How do I find out more?
If you are interested in enrolling onto this programme or would like more information, contact the World Child Cancer Psychosocial Support Advisor at: Psychosocialsupport@worldchildcancer.org
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