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Welcome to the Breast 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 ePortfolio.

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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

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: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
1

Hour(s)

Free

Breast Oncology Educational Videos

Resource

A series of educational talks on the oncological management of breast cancer.
Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
10

Hour(s)

Free

Endocrine Therapy

eLearning

This module focuses on the management of menopausal symptoms and other side effects of endocrine therapy in patients with breast cancer.
Level of Practice: Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
2

Hour(s)

Free

Secondary Breast Cancer

On Demand Webinar

Video on metastatic breast cancer: key stats, signs and symptoms, investigations, treatments, monitoring bone health, and contraception in primary care
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
10

Minute(s)

Free

Gynaecomastia

On Demand Webinar

Gynaecomastia: causes, primary care assessment, what not to investigate, referral guidelines, and hormonal treatments
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
10

Minute(s)

Free

Nipple Discharge

On Demand Webinar

Short session on nipple discharge types: physiological signs, assessment, and management in primary care
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
5

Minute(s)

Free

Managing Mastalgia

On Demand Webinar

Video on breast pain: assessing risks, managing mastalgia, alternative therapies, and info on secondary care clinics.
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
10

Minute(s)

Free

Breast Lumps Assessement

On Demand Webinar

Video on assessing breast lumps: covers examination, differential diagnosis, fibroadenoma, cysts, abscesses, and related topics.
Level of Practice: Consultant, Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Consultant, Medical Workforce
10

Minute(s)

Free

Breast Screening

On Demand Webinar

A short video on breast screening: why we screen, who is screened, what happens, and why it’s important to attend
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
10

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

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: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
1

Hour(s)

Free

Breast Oncology Educational Videos

Resource

A series of educational talks on the oncological management of breast cancer.
Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
10

Hour(s)

Free

Endocrine Therapy

eLearning

This module focuses on the management of menopausal symptoms and other side effects of endocrine therapy in patients with breast cancer.
Level of Practice: Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
2

Hour(s)

Free

Secondary Breast Cancer

On Demand Webinar

Video on metastatic breast cancer: key stats, signs and symptoms, investigations, treatments, monitoring bone health, and contraception in primary care
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
10

Minute(s)

Free

Gynaecomastia

On Demand Webinar

Gynaecomastia: causes, primary care assessment, what not to investigate, referral guidelines, and hormonal treatments
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
10

Minute(s)

Free

Nipple Discharge

On Demand Webinar

Short session on nipple discharge types: physiological signs, assessment, and management in primary care
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
5

Minute(s)

Free

Managing Mastalgia

On Demand Webinar

Video on breast pain: assessing risks, managing mastalgia, alternative therapies, and info on secondary care clinics.
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
10

Minute(s)

Free

Breast Lumps Assessement

On Demand Webinar

Video on assessing breast lumps: covers examination, differential diagnosis, fibroadenoma, cysts, abscesses, and related topics.
Level of Practice: Consultant, Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Consultant, Medical Workforce
10

Minute(s)

Free

Breast Screening

On Demand Webinar

A short video on breast screening: why we screen, who is screened, what happens, and why it’s important to attend
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
10

Minute(s)

Free

Download the A-G infographic

Education on Cross Cutting Programmes

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Personalised Care
Personalised care transcends all pathways and is fundamental to delivering better quality care that is meaningful to the individual, supporting improvements in health and wellbeing.
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Health Inequalities​
All education we develop and deliver is inclusive. The Academy offers a variety of learning that supports Health Inequalities, and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
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Primary Care & Early Diagnosis
Supporting the NHS Long Term Plan’s ambition for 75% of cancers to be diagnosed early by 2028. Our education focuses on enhancing the skills of primary care professionals to recognise early signs of cancer and ensure timely referrals.