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Welcome to the Acute Oncology Academy, featuring blended learning offers developed by the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance. All content here is aligned with the levels of practice and capabilities outlined in the ACCEND framework. Upon enrolling in any of these offers, your progress will be automatically recorded in your portfolio.

Click here for more details on the work being done by the AO Pathway Board.

Genomics Module

eLearning

This eLearning module provides an understanding of germline testing and supports how to advise patients to make informed decisions regarding genetic testing.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
30

Minute(s)

Free

BRIDGE Infographic 2

Resource

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
30

Minute(s)

Free

BRIDGE Infographic 1

Resource

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
30

Minute(s)

Free

BRIDGE Bitesize Video Series

Resource

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
1

Hour(s)

Free

Understanding Cancer Research and Clinical Trials

eLearning

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
30

Minute(s)

Free

Delivering and Participating in Cancer Research

eLearning

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
30

Minute(s)

Free

BRIDGE

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set

Minutes

Free

Information for Metastatic Patients

Resource

Living with cancer can affect many areas of your life – not just your health. While many of the resources on our other pages may be helpful, sometimes you need support that’s more specific to your situation. On this page, you’ll find services, charities, and other sources of support that offer practical, emotional, financial, and everyday help to make living with and beyond cancer a little easier.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
10

Minute(s)

Free

Presentation Skills and Public Speaking Training

Event

A full day workshop to enhance your presentations skills and learn the fundamentals of public speaking. Held on two days: Thursday 26th March & Wednesday 20th May 2026
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive
2

Day(s)

Free

Introduction to Acute Oncology

eLearning

This 15-part eLearning module provides an overview of Acute Oncology including an introduction, oncological emergencies, treatment and patient management.
Level of Practice: Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant
Level of Practice: Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant
10

Hour(s)

Free

MSCC – Rehabilitation and Advanced Care Planning

eLearning

The final module of the MSCC series, this third module offers guidance on rehabilitation and advanced care planning.
Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant
Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant
1

Hour(s)

Free

MSCC – Triage and Treatment

eLearning

MSCC Module 2 focuses on the triaging process and treatment options. This module offers guidance on initially managing suspected MSCC and who to contact following confirmed diagnosis and rehabilitation.
Level of Practice: Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant
Level of Practice: Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant
1

Hour(s)

Free

MSCC – Reds Flags and Supporting Diagnosis

eLearning

The first module of the MSCC series focuses on identifying red flags and supports healthcare professionals involved in the detection of MSCC to improve diagnosis times.
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced
1

Hour(s)

Free

AO Competence Assessment Passport Assessor Course

eLearning

Learn to support and assess acute oncology competence across all levels of practice, reflect on your learning and engage within an AO assessor community of practice.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
2

Hour(s)

Free

GM AO Pathway

On Demand Event

Watch the on-demand event from the 2023 AO Pathway Board event showcase. Information on the 2025 event will be available soon.
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
5

Hour(s)

Free

MSCC Lung Cancer Pathway

On Demand Webinar

Streamlining and Accelerating the new MSCC Lung Cancer pathway across Greater Manchester, East & Mid-Cheshire.
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
30

Minute(s)

Free

Genomics Module

eLearning

This eLearning module provides an understanding of germline testing and supports how to advise patients to make informed decisions regarding genetic testing.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
30

Minute(s)

Free

BRIDGE Infographic 2

Resource

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
30

Minute(s)

Free

BRIDGE Infographic 1

Resource

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
30

Minute(s)

Free

BRIDGE Bitesize Video Series

Resource

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
1

Hour(s)

Free

Understanding Cancer Research and Clinical Trials

eLearning

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
30

Minute(s)

Free

Delivering and Participating in Cancer Research

eLearning

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
30

Minute(s)

Free

BRIDGE

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set

Minutes

Free

Information for Metastatic Patients

Resource

Living with cancer can affect many areas of your life – not just your health. While many of the resources on our other pages may be helpful, sometimes you need support that’s more specific to your situation. On this page, you’ll find services, charities, and other sources of support that offer practical, emotional, financial, and everyday help to make living with and beyond cancer a little easier.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
10

Minute(s)

Free

Presentation Skills and Public Speaking Training

Event

A full day workshop to enhance your presentations skills and learn the fundamentals of public speaking. Held on two days: Thursday 26th March & Wednesday 20th May 2026
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive
2

Day(s)

Free

Introduction to Acute Oncology

eLearning

This 15-part eLearning module provides an overview of Acute Oncology including an introduction, oncological emergencies, treatment and patient management.
Level of Practice: Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant
Level of Practice: Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant
10

Hour(s)

Free

MSCC – Rehabilitation and Advanced Care Planning

eLearning

The final module of the MSCC series, this third module offers guidance on rehabilitation and advanced care planning.
Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant
Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant
1

Hour(s)

Free

MSCC – Triage and Treatment

eLearning

MSCC Module 2 focuses on the triaging process and treatment options. This module offers guidance on initially managing suspected MSCC and who to contact following confirmed diagnosis and rehabilitation.
Level of Practice: Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant
Level of Practice: Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant
1

Hour(s)

Free

MSCC – Reds Flags and Supporting Diagnosis

eLearning

The first module of the MSCC series focuses on identifying red flags and supports healthcare professionals involved in the detection of MSCC to improve diagnosis times.
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced
1

Hour(s)

Free

AO Competence Assessment Passport Assessor Course

eLearning

Learn to support and assess acute oncology competence across all levels of practice, reflect on your learning and engage within an AO assessor community of practice.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
2

Hour(s)

Free

GM AO Pathway

On Demand Event

Watch the on-demand event from the 2023 AO Pathway Board event showcase. Information on the 2025 event will be available soon.
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
5

Hour(s)

Free

MSCC Lung Cancer Pathway

On Demand Webinar

Streamlining and Accelerating the new MSCC Lung Cancer pathway across Greater Manchester, East & Mid-Cheshire.
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
30

Minute(s)

Free

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