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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Thoracic Oncology Certification Course available on the Coursera learning platform discusses different medical approaches taken for treating thoracic cancers including lung cancer and esophageal cancer. The 100% online course encompasses details starting from the diagnosis to different stages of oncology nursing and therapy.
The Thoracic Oncology Live Course is coordinated by the expert faculty constituting Dr. Leslie Eisenbud Quint, Dr. Rishindra Reddy and Dr. Gregory Kalemkerian and is supported by the Thoracic Oncology team at the University of Michigan.
The Thoracic Oncology Online Course focuses on significant topics relating to thoracic cancer and delivers them through specialized video lectures, informative questions and academic quizzes. Upon the completion of this intensive course, learners will be rewarded with a shareable certificate of completion.
The Highlights
- Shareable certificate
- Flexible deadlines
- 100% online
- 21 study hours
- Video lectures
- Practice exercises
- Academic readings
- Graded assignments
- Peer feedback
- English medium
- Financial aid
- Subtitles in English, Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, Spanish
Programme Offerings
- Digital Shareable Certificate
- Flexible Deadlines
- 100% Online
- English medium
- English Subtitles
- 21 Study Hours
- financial aid
- video lectures
- Practice Exercises
- Academic Readings
- Graded Assignments
- peer feedback
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
The Thoracic Oncology Course fee is available in both free and paid versions. The free course will give access to all course materials except graded items. Those who enroll in the paid version will get access to graded assignments and the course certificate along with the course materials. You can purchase the course for Rs. 2,361.
Thoracic Oncology Course Fee Structure
| Particulars | Fee Amount in INR |
Audit mode(no certificate) | Free |
Course Fee(certificate included) | Rs. 2,361 |
Eligibility Criteria
There are no definite prerequisites for the course. But if you have experience with basic medical training in related fields of thoracic oncology, it would contribute to the learning process.
What you will learn
After completing the Thoracic Oncology Classes, you will gain knowledge about the following topics:
- Overview of lung cancer
- Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinomas (NSCLC)
- Regional Lymph Node (N)
- Distant Metastasis (M)
- Lymph Node Staging in lung cancer
- Radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy
- Oncology and radiotherapy
- Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Psychological and emotional support of patients
- Nutrition support for patients
Who it is for
The Thoracic Oncology Course is suitable for anyone interested in learning about oncology.
Admission Details
Follow the steps given below to enroll in Thoracic Oncology Live Course:
Step 1: Click on the URL given below -
https://www.coursera.org/learn/thoracic-oncology
Step 2: Click on the “Enroll for Free” option and choose the desired option.
Step 3: Fill in the required details and complete the process.
The Syllabus
Videos
- The Lung Cancer Problem
- Lung Cancer: Risk Factors and Epidemiology
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer: Clinical Evaluation and Staging
- Lung Cancer: Treatment Overview and Surveillance
Readings
- Course Syllabus
- Important Note: Content Out of Date
- Help us learn more about you!
Practice Exercise
Lung Cancer Overview Quiz
Videos
- Lung Nodules: Determining the Probability of Cancer From Clinical Criteria
- Lung Cancer: When is Biopsy Indicated?
- Lung Cancer: Methods of Biopsy
- Recommendations for Management of Small, Incidental Solid Nodules
- New Concepts in Pathologic Classification of Lung Adenocarcinomas
- Subsolid Nodules: Imaging Features and Pathologic Correlates
- Pathologic Classification of Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinomas (NSCLC)
- FDG-PET Imaging of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Pulmonary Nodules and Primary Lesions
Practice Exercise
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Quiz
Videos
- Primary Tumor (T) Staging and Predicting Resectability with CT Imaging
- Regional Lymph Node Staging Classification
- Regional Lymph Node (N) and Distant Metastasis (M) Staging With CT Imaging
- FDG-PET Imaging of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Thoracic Lymph Nodes
- FDG-PET Imaging of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Metastatic Lesions
- Image Directed Tissue Sampling For Lymph Node Staging in Lung Cancer, Part 1: Surgical Techniques
- Image Directed Tissue Sampling For Lymph Node Staging in Lung Cancer, Part 2: Medical Techniques
- Image Directed Tissue Sampling For Lymph Node Staging in Lung Cancer, Part 3: Image-Guided Techniques
- Image Directed Tissue Sampling For Lymph Node Staging in Lung Cancer, Part 4: Putting It All Together
Practice Exercise
Staging Quiz
Videos
- Introduction to Radiation Therapy
- Definitive Radiation Therapy For Stage I NSCLC
- Definitive Radiation Therapy For Locally Advanced NSCLC
- Palliative Radiation Therapy For Metastatic Lung Cancer
- Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) For Oligometastatic Lung Cancer
- Adjuvant Therapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Combined Modality Therapy For Locally Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Overview of Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Chemotherapy for Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Immunotherapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Molecularly Targeted Therapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- FDG-PET Imaging of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Treatment Response Monitoring
- Early Stage: Surgery - Lung Resection - Wedge, Segmentectomy, Lobectomy
- Complex Lung Resection: Sleeve Lobectomy and Pneumonectomy
- Thoracotomy Versus Minimally Invasive Approaches for Lung Cancer Resection
- Palliative Surgery For Stage IV Lung Cancer - Tracheal and Pleural Disease
- Chest Wall Resection
- Metastasectomy of Cancer Spread to the Lung
- Peri-Operative Evaluation and Fitness
- Complications After Lung Cancer Surgery
Practice Exercise
Therapeutics Quiz
Videos
- Small Cell Lung Cancer: Overview
- Imaging of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
- Small Cell Lung Cancer: Limited-Stage
- Small Cell Lung Cancer: Relapsed/Refractory
- Small Cell Lung Cancer: Extensive-Stage
Practice Exercise
Small Cell Lung Cancer Quiz
Videos
- Esophageal Cancer - Epidemiology and Risk Factors
- Esophageal Cancer - Clinical Presentation and Staging
- Esophageal Cancer - Treatment of Local/Regional Disease
- Esophageal Cancer - Treatment of Metastatic Disease
- CT Imaging of Esophageal Cancer
- PET Imaging of Esophageal Cancer
- Endoscopic T/N Staging and Management of Early Stage Esophageal Cancer - Part 1
- Endoscopic T/N Staging and Management of Early Stage Esophageal Cancer - Part 2
- Endoscopic T/N Staging and Management of Early Stage Esophageal Cancer - Part 3
- Endoscopic T/N Staging and Management of Early Stage Esophageal Cancer - Part 4
- Palliative Endoscopic Management of Dysphagia - Part 1
- Palliative Endoscopic Management of Dysphagia - Part 2
- Principles of Esophagectomy: Reviewing Different Approaches
- Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy (MIE): What does it mean?
- Surgery For Esophageal Cancer
- Short-Term Complications After Esophagectomy
Practice Exercise
Esophageal Cancer Quiz
Videos
- Psychological and Emotional Support of Patients, Part 1 - Distress and Cancer: Why is it Important?
- Psychological and Emotional Support of Patients, Part 2 - Anxiety and Depression
- Psychological and Emotional Support of Patients, Part 3 - Treatment Options
- Psychological and Emotional Support of Patients, Part 4 - Families
- Pain Management for Patients With Thoracic Malignancies: Part 1
- Pain Management for Patients With Thoracic Malignancies: Part 2
- Nutrition Support in the Peri-Operative Period
Readings
- Post-course Survey
- Keep Learning with Michigan Online!
Practice Exercise
Patient Support Issues Quiz
Instructors
UM–Ann Arbor Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The Thoracic Oncology Live Course requires a total of 21 hours for completion.
No, those who enroll in the paid course and successfully complete the assessments will receive a certificate.
Yes, you will get access to all study materials except for graded assignments and certificates.
No, the Thoracic Oncology Course does not provide placement assistance.
Yes, the course materials are available with English subtitles.