Successful participation in training course “YKPI breast cancer peer support volunteer training, or similar training approved by the certification body.

• Written exam (multiple choice and open questions)
• Oral exam

In the examination participants prove their knowledge in the following areas:

• awareness of the roles and responsibilities as  a peer support volunteer
• ability to build relationships and communicate with patients
• understanding of patients’ emotions and feelings regarding breast cancer and effective communication of them
• understanding of the emotional impact of breast cancer and ability to offer suggestions for positive coping strategies
• understanding of the breast cancer condition, its diagnosis and treatment
• understanding of and respect for cultural differences that may exist in the patient’s region
• understanding of the rehabilitation process

Successful candidates have the ability to build relationships with cancer patients and support them in coping with the disease

 
Requirements for recertification:

Portfolio from institution to verify professional development