Training courses

As more are added, the list on this page will be organised to reflect the structure of our Tumour Site Specific Groups (TSSGs) in the NHS Kent and Medway Cancer Alliance.

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    GatewayC latest courses

    Each month GatewayC shares information with Kent and Medway Cancer Alliance about its courses.

    The courses are designed by GPs and education specialists in collaboration with leading clinical experts and patients. Find out more below.

Skin cancer - early diagnosis

This course aims to assist primary care staff in effectively assessing and managing patients with skin lesions that could be cancerous. Through video content, you will be presented with a selection of images of suspicious lesions discussed by a consultant dermatologist, alongside a range of activities to reinforce key learning points. Read more and access the course on the GatewayC website.

National screening programmes: Cervical screening training

Early detection testing

This course aims to support primary care in implementing national screening programmes: Cervical Screening. 

You will be presented with interviews with specialists and charities focussing on improving uptake and reducing inequalities, alongside practical advice to reinforce key learning points.

Cervical Cancer Awareness Week (19 to 24 June): Enhance your knowledge and earn continuing professional development (CPD) points with GatewayC.

This Cervical Cancer Awareness Week, GatewayC is offering a free, 1-hour CPD course tailored for primary care professionals. This course provides key insights to support earlier diagnosis and improved patient outcomes.

Why take the course?

  • strengthen your knowledge in cervical cancer detection and management
  • enhance your clinical practice with expert-led guidance
  • earn CPD points to boost your Clarity e-portfolio.

Find the courses on the GatewayC website.

Bowel cancer short courses and podcasts

Bowel cancer screening course 
Refresh your knowledge on the national bowel screening programme, improving uptake and reducing barriers to participation. Read more and access the course via the GatewayC website.

Podcast - GPs Talk Cancer - Lower GI “Are you passing more or less than a teaspoonful?"
Sarah and Rebecca discuss rising cases of bowel cancer in younger patients, FIT testing, family history and more to support you to make a more confident cancer diagnosis in primary care. Access the podcast via the GatewayC website.

GPs Talk Cancer - National screening programmes 'Making the first time “special” ...'
GPs delve into the national screening programmes and discuss how they operate, common barriers to screening and how primary care can assist with increasing uptake. Access the podcast via the GatewayC website.

FIT and tips for appropriate use with symptomatic patients. 
Funded by NHS England, GatewayC have created a range of bite-sized resources to support GPs and primary care professionals with FIT. Read more and access the resources via the GatewayC website.

Prostate cancer - early diagnosis

This course aims to assist primary care staff in effectively assessing and managing patients with symptoms potentially indicative of prostate cancer, and recognising patients who are most at risk. Read more and access the course via the GatewayC website.

Brain tumours - early diagnosis

This course aims to assist primary care staff in effectively assessing and managing patients with a potential brain tumour diagnosis. You will be presented with interactive video consultations based on three patients with differing symptoms, alongside a range of activities to reinforce key learning points. Read more and access the course via the GatewayC website.

Ovarian cancer - early diagnosis

This course aims to assist primary care staff in effectively assessing and managing patients with symptoms potentially indicative of ovarian cancer. You will be presented with video consultations following a patient, Karen Smith, who presents with bloating and abdominal pain. The course includes a range of activities to reinforce key learning points. Read more and access the course via the GatewayC website.

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