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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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