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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.

Acute Myeloid Leukaemia Education Event

Event

This event is designed to bring together clinical and pathway professionals to explore evolving practices in the management of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML).
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
5

Hour(s)

Free

Upper GI Endoscopy Webinar Masterclass Series – Oesophagus Gastric Best Timed Pathway Learning Webinar

On Demand Webinar

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
48

Minute(s)

Free

Supporting Ethnic Minorities and Screening

Resource

Working with The University of Manchester, Prevent Breast Cancer, Fatima Women’s Association and the Caribbean and African Health Network, the Alliance is pleased to present a series of four new films to help encourage Black and South Asian women to attend either breast cancer screening or visit their doctor with potential symptoms of breast cancer.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
1

Hour(s)

Free

Oesophagus Gastric Best Timed Pathway Webinar

Webinar

This webinar will focus on supporting GM organisations to adopt consistent, system-wide approaches to managing this diagnosis pathway.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant
1

Hour(s)

Free

Introducing the Small Cell Lung Cancer Rapid Pathway

On Demand Webinar

An on-demand educational webinar supporting the introduction and exploration of the new Rapid Small Cell Lung Cancer Pathway
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
40

Minute(s)

Free

Vaginal Examination Skills Lab

Skills Lab

5th March 2026  A hands-on practical session covering taught topics on examination basics. A practical workshop with a trained facilitator will allow opportunity for you to look and feel cancers. 
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced
4

Hour(s)

Free

Upper GI Endoscopy Webinar Masterclass Series – Squamous Cell Cancer + Dysplasia

On Demand Webinar

A lunchtime webinar understanding the risk factors for Squamous Cell Cancer and endoscopic tips for detection
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
40

Minute(s)

Free

Upper GI Endoscopy Webinar Masterclass Series – Gastric Polyps

On Demand Webinar

A lunchtime webinar focussed on understanding the difference between benign and pre-malignant gastric polyps, and the concurrent management.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
1

Hour(s)

Free

Upper GI Endoscopy Masterclass Series – Barrett’s Oesophagus

On Demand Webinar

A lunchtime webinar exploring Barrett’s Oesophagus Services, future surveillance, and updates on the BOSS Trial.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
1

Hour(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

Acute Myeloid Leukaemia Education Event

Event

This event is designed to bring together clinical and pathway professionals to explore evolving practices in the management of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML).
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
5

Hour(s)

Free

Upper GI Endoscopy Webinar Masterclass Series – Oesophagus Gastric Best Timed Pathway Learning Webinar

On Demand Webinar

Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
48

Minute(s)

Free

Supporting Ethnic Minorities and Screening

Resource

Working with The University of Manchester, Prevent Breast Cancer, Fatima Women’s Association and the Caribbean and African Health Network, the Alliance is pleased to present a series of four new films to help encourage Black and South Asian women to attend either breast cancer screening or visit their doctor with potential symptoms of breast cancer.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
1

Hour(s)

Free

Oesophagus Gastric Best Timed Pathway Webinar

Webinar

This webinar will focus on supporting GM organisations to adopt consistent, system-wide approaches to managing this diagnosis pathway.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant
1

Hour(s)

Free

Introducing the Small Cell Lung Cancer Rapid Pathway

On Demand Webinar

An on-demand educational webinar supporting the introduction and exploration of the new Rapid Small Cell Lung Cancer Pathway
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
40

Minute(s)

Free

Vaginal Examination Skills Lab

Skills Lab

5th March 2026  A hands-on practical session covering taught topics on examination basics. A practical workshop with a trained facilitator will allow opportunity for you to look and feel cancers. 
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced
4

Hour(s)

Free

Upper GI Endoscopy Webinar Masterclass Series – Squamous Cell Cancer + Dysplasia

On Demand Webinar

A lunchtime webinar understanding the risk factors for Squamous Cell Cancer and endoscopic tips for detection
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
40

Minute(s)

Free

Upper GI Endoscopy Webinar Masterclass Series – Gastric Polyps

On Demand Webinar

A lunchtime webinar focussed on understanding the difference between benign and pre-malignant gastric polyps, and the concurrent management.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
1

Hour(s)

Free

Upper GI Endoscopy Masterclass Series – Barrett’s Oesophagus

On Demand Webinar

A lunchtime webinar exploring Barrett’s Oesophagus Services, future surveillance, and updates on the BOSS Trial.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
1

Hour(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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