Simulation Lesson Library
We began working with Higher Education Institutes (HEI’s) to strengthen the integration of cancer education within pre-registration curriculum. Our aim is to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to provide high-quality care across the entire cancer pathway. By embedding cancer-focused content into university programmes, we hope to inspire the next generation of nurses to explore careers in oncology and to develop a deeper understanding of the patient experience.
This work reflects our commitment to fostering experiential, practice-aligned learning that supports professional standards and responds to the evolving needs of healthcare.
This simulation lesson library provides access to a growing collection of lesson plans that cover a wide range of topics and stages within the cancer pathway. Designed for pre-registration learners, each lesson can be adapted to suit the specific requirements of university curricula.
All lesson plans have been developed with input from subject matter experts and align with the ACCEND Framework and relevant professional standards, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based learning resources.
Self Discharge Lesson Plan
This lesson brings together key Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) principles with essential cancer care awareness, while exploring how to deliver truly inclusive and compassionate care for a trans patient.
Learning Objectives
- Use sensitive, gender-affirming communication.
Identify and challenge discrimination.
Support informed decisions with clear information.
Provide safe, person-centred care and planning.
Prehabilitation Conversations Lesson Plan
This lesson dives into the world of prehabilitation, uncovering the real-life challenges patients face and equipping learners with the skills to support them in accessing the care they need.
Learning Objectives
- Promote staying active before and after treatment.
- Explain prehabilitation and its benefits.
- Explore readiness, barriers, and support behaviour change.
- Guide patients to appropriate resources and services.
Primary Care & Early Diagnosis Lesson Plan
This lesson plan explores how to recognise the early signs of cancer, understand safety-netting, and navigate self-referral pathways effectively.
Learning Objectives
- Identify common early warning signs of cancer
- Guide patients to recognise concerning symptoms and access the right referral or support pathway.
- Apply safety-netting principles to clinical scenarios
- Explain available self-referral pathways