Course Summary
This course on Coursera aims to prevent cancer by educating individuals about the risk factors, early detection, and prevention strategies. It covers a wide range of topics such as lifestyle changes, cancer screenings, and genetic testing.Key Learning Points
- Understand the risk factors of cancer
- Learn about early detection and prevention strategies
- Explore lifestyle changes that can help prevent cancer
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Oncology Nurse
- USA: $66,000
- Cancer Prevention Specialist
- USA: $57,000
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- USA: $49,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the risk factors of cancer and understand how to reduce your risk
- Learn about the different cancer screenings and when to get them
- Understand the importance of lifestyle changes in preventing cancer
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- None, this course is suitable for anyone interested in cancer prevention
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
Similar Courses
- Cancer Prevention: Nutrition and Lifestyle
- Introduction to Cancer Biology
Related Education Paths
- Certified Cancer Registrar
- Certified Health Education Specialist
- Certified Clinical Research Professional
Related Books
Description
This web-based video course focuses on the importance of prevention and risk reduction in decreasing cancer occurrences. All learners will need to watch the video modules, read associated articles, and achieve a passing score of 80% on quizzes in order to complete the course. After completing the course, learners will receive a link to claim continuing medical and nursing education credit.
Knowledge
- Understand the significance of preventing, rather than treating, cancers
- Understand the link between business and corporate practices and public health.
- Be aware of and able to promote risk-reduction strategies and healthy lifestyle choices
- Be able to use this information to impact change at a macro and micro level to influence public health reducing incidences of cancer diagnoses.
Outline
- The Cancer Prevention Workshop
- Katie Horvath, JD, CEO, Naveego, Inc.
- William U. “Bill” Couzens, Founder and President of Less Cancer
- Jann Balmer, PhD, RN, FACEHP
- The Impact of Physical Activity on Reducing Cancer, Tim Pulliam
- Inspiring the Next Generation, Megan Catalfamo
- The Aileen O’Brien Graef Speaker, Claudine Isaacs, MD
- PFAS to the Big Screen, Dark Waters: Robert Kessel, Ronald B. Herberman, MD Speaker
- The Impact of PFAS on Children: Mona Hanna-Attisha, MD
- PFAS on Military Bases: Doris C Brock, Introduced by Mindi Messmer, PG, CG
- Pennsylvania Military Base and PFAS Contamination: Representative Madeleine Dean, JD (Pennsylvania)
- PFAS Infrastructure and Non-partisan Action: Representative Ro Khanna, JD (California)
- Melinda Ickes, PhD, Interviewed by Janie Heath, PhD, APRN-BC, FAAN, FNAP, FAANP
- Vaping Legislation: Elsie Hillman Speaker Award, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, JD (Michigan)
- Disparities in Prevention Work – Sena Chehimi, MPH; Lack of rural broadband access -- Kelly Hirko, PhD, MPH; Health Promotion, Nutrition, Preventative Medicine – Mi Stanley; HIV impact on cancer and populations at risk – Tom Uldrick, MD, MS
- Traverse City Leaders: Rural health-- Kelly Hirko, PhD, MPH; Connecting people with public health services and resources – Kathy LaRaia, MS; Norte — Ty Schmidt; Community Health Initiative—Mi Stanley
- HPV Perceptions: Veronique Pittman Speaker, Rachel Madhur, Introduced by Jan Carney, MD
- HPV-related Cancers: Vik Sahasrabuddhe, MBBS, MPH, DrPH, Introduced by Tom Uldrick, MD, MS
- Radon, second-hand smoke, and other pollutants—Ellen Hahn, PhD, RN, FAAN; PFOA and PFAS Contamination and Impact for high risk occupations — Mindi Messmer, PG, CG; Asbestos Impact for Military and other high risk occupations — Linda Reinstein
- Bill Couzens
- Vaping/E-cigarettes Quiz
- Disparities Quiz
- Healthy Town Quiz
- Contaminants Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Discover how to prevent cancer with this comprehensive Coursera course. Students rave about the engaging lectures and useful information provided by expert instructors. One aspect that many users found particularly helpful was the emphasis on lifestyle changes to prevent cancer.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging lectures from expert instructors
- Useful information for preventing cancer
- Emphasis on lifestyle changes
Cons from User Reviews
- Some students found the material to be repetitive
- Not enough focus on specific types of cancer
- Limited opportunities for interaction with instructors
- Some technical issues reported by users
Jann T. Balmer
4.7 Raiting
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