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Good communication underpins best patient care, and positive team dynamics. That’s why we have been working closely with our multi-professional teams to deliver educational content based on your needs and service provision. No matter what role you’re in, the care setting you work in, we have something for everyone.

Advanced Communication Skills

eLearning

GM Cancer x Recourse: 2 hour module followed by experiential AI-driven simulations to practice communication in a safe and controlled virtual environment
Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
4

Hour(s)

350

Enhanced Communication Skills Training

eLearning

This module brings together input from subject matter experts, patients, and Recourse:AI to deliver a future-focused learning experience. Combining theory with cutting-edge technology, you’ll have the opportunity to practice key communication techniques with realistic digital humans.
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Registration, Enhanced
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Registration, Enhanced
2

Hour(s)

250

LGBTQ+ Inclusive Communication

eLearning

GM Cancer x LGBT Foundation: inclusive terminology and mutually empowering conversations
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
2

Hour(s)

Free

Foundations in Psychological Care

eLearning

This course helps health and social care workers recognise patients psychological needs and offer support.
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Registration
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Registration
3

Hour(s)

50

Psychological Level 2 Training

eLearning

A hybrid training package comprising 5 online modules consolidated by a 1-day in-person session. Pre-Requisite: Advanced Communication Skills
Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant
Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant
10

Hour(s)

150

Advanced Communication Skills

eLearning

GM Cancer x Recourse: 2 hour module followed by experiential AI-driven simulations to practice communication in a safe and controlled virtual environment
Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
4

Hour(s)

350

Enhanced Communication Skills Training

eLearning

This module brings together input from subject matter experts, patients, and Recourse:AI to deliver a future-focused learning experience. Combining theory with cutting-edge technology, you’ll have the opportunity to practice key communication techniques with realistic digital humans.
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Registration, Enhanced
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Registration, Enhanced
2

Hour(s)

250

LGBTQ+ Inclusive Communication

eLearning

GM Cancer x LGBT Foundation: inclusive terminology and mutually empowering conversations
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
2

Hour(s)

Free

Foundations in Psychological Care

eLearning

This course helps health and social care workers recognise patients psychological needs and offer support.
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Registration
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Registration
3

Hour(s)

50

Psychological Level 2 Training

eLearning

A hybrid training package comprising 5 online modules consolidated by a 1-day in-person session. Pre-Requisite: Advanced Communication Skills
Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant
Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant
10

Hour(s)

150

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