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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

Understanding Prostate Cancer certification course gives an overview of the biology of prostate cancer as well as how the illness is detected and handled at different stages. This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of prostate cancer that Professor Ken Pienta has put together for learners.

Anyone who wishes to learn more about the biology and management of prostate cancer should find this Understanding Prostate Cancer training to be beneficial.

Johns Hopkins University in collaboration with Coursera offers students this course.  Understanding Prostate Cancer online course is one of the three courses provided under the Cancer Biology Specialisation. It is a beginner-level course which is 4 hours long. 

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The Highlights

  • 100% online
  • Shareable certificate
  • Flexible deadlines
  • 4 hours of learning

Programme Offerings

  • Self-paced learning
  • Certificate From Johns Hopkins University
  • 14-Day Refund Policy
  • financial aid
  • Graded Programming Assignments
  • course videos and readings
  • Feedback

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesJohns HopkinsCoursera

The course fee will change based on the monthly plan selected by the candidates respectively. An extra payment option to make things simple is EMI. Financial help is available for this course, and there is a 14-day refund policy. Understanding Prostate Cancer certification fees will vary depending on the duration of the curriculum you select.

Understanding Prostate Cancer Fee Structure

Course Duration

Estimated Study Time

Fees/Month

Total Fees

1 Month

3 hours/week

Rs. 4,105/month

Rs. 4,105

3 Months

1 hour/week

Rs. 2,737/month

Rs. 8,210

6 Months

1 hour/week

Rs. 2,053/month

Rs. 12,315


Eligibility Criteria

Certification qualifying details

Understanding Prostate Cancer certification by Coursera will be awarded to the students only after passing graded quizzes and completing all assignments.

What you will learn

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify prostate cancer risk factors
  • Recognise current prostate cancer screening recommendations
  • Recognise prostate cancer staging
  • Recognise prostate cancer treatments
  • Recognise prostate cancer treatments for advanced prostate cancer
  • Understand prostate cancer treatments for symptom relief

Who it is for

Students who are interested in learning more about the science of cancer should find it helpful. It should also be useful for teachersresearchers, data managers, and healthcare professionals who want to learn more about prostate cancer and how it impacts people.  This course will motivate those who are considering a career in cancer research or patient care to choose that direction.


Admission Details

Start taking Understanding Prostate Cancer classes by following the steps given below:

Step 1: Browse the official URL

https://www.coursera.org/learn/prostate-cancer

Step 2: Click the Enroll Now button on the website.

Step 3: Select the duration of the course and make the payment.

Step 4: Start taking the course once the confirmation email has been received.

Application Details

To access the Understanding Prostate Cancer certification syllabus log in to the official website, select the enrolment option and pay the fees. 

The Syllabus

Video
  • Welcome to Understanding Prostate Cancer
Reading
  • Syllabus

Videos
  • Introduction to Biology, Incidence, and Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer
  • Biology, Incidence, Risk Factors, Screening
  • Prostate Cancer Risk Factors
  • Prostate Cancer Screening
Quiz
  • Biology, Incidence, and Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer

Videos
  • Introduction to How Prostate Cancer is Found, Diagnosed, and Staged
  • Finding Prostate Cancer: Grading and Staging
  • Staging for Prostate Cancer
Quiz
  • How Prostate Cancer is Found, Diagnosed, and Staged Quiz

Videos
  • Introduction to How Localized Prostate Cancer is Treated
  • Treatment of Localized Prostate Cancer
  • Side Effects of Treatment
  • Treatment of Very Low-Risk and Low-Risk Prostate Cancer
  • Treatment of Intermediate, High-Risk, Very High Risk Prostate Cancer
Quiz
  • How Localized Prostate Cancer is Treated Quiz

Videos
  • Introduction to How Advanced Prostate Cancer is Treated
  • Treatment of Metastatic Prostate Cancer
  • Second-line Hormone Therapy for Metastatic Prostate Cancer
  • Chemotherapy and Other Treatments for Metastatic Prostate Cancer
  • Clinical Trials
Quiz
  • Treatment of Metastatic Prostate Cancer Quiz

Videos
  • Introduction to Other Supportive Treatments That Help Improve Quality of Life
  • Other Treatments to Support the Health of Prostate Cancer Patients
  • Bone Health
  • Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence)
  • Treating Bone Pain
  • Congratulations on Completing the Course
Quiz
  • Other Treatments to Support the Health of Prostate Cancer Patients Quiz

Instructors

Johns Hopkins Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the duration of this course?

Students can select the duration as per their convenience, 1 month, 3 months, or 6 months.

2: How much time will it take to complete the Understanding Prostate Cancer online course?

It will take approximately 4 hours to complete the course.

3: Is background knowledge necessary for this course?

No, anybody can pursue this programme.

4: Is there any completion certificate at the end of this course?

Yes, students who successfully complete this course will be awarded a certificate of completion which will be added to their accomplishments page.

5: Does this course fall under any particular specialisation programme?

Yes, this course is a part of the Cancer Biology Specialisation. 

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