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Overview
1 in 2 people will develop cancer in their lifetime. Talking about how to reduce the risk of cancer and the importance of early detection isn’t always easy, but it can make a real difference to peoples’ health.
You might be worried you’ll say the wrong thing or that you simply don’t know enough about the subject. Our Cancer Research UK experts are here to help. Talking About Cancer - Reducing Risk, Early Detection and Mythbusting is offered at Cancer Research UK by FutureLearn.
On this course you’ll learn…
How to talk to people about how to reduce the risk of cancerSupport people to understand what causes cancer and what healthy changes they could make to reduce their riskProgramme Structure
Topics:
Key facts and health messages about cancer prevention, screening and early diagnosis, and how to explain them.
Confidence for having conversations about cancer that help others take positive action.
Identification of people’s possible barriers to making positive changes for their health or seeing a doctor.
Communication methods that can help people overcome these barriers and avoid defensiveness and fear.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 21 days
- 1 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences View 184 other Short Courses in Public Health in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
This course is designed for anyone who would like to improve their ability – personally or professionally – to have conversations about cancer and health.
It will be particularly useful for those with an interest in sharing the causes of cancer, the importance of early diagnosis and advocating for cancer prevention and cancer screening.
Tuition Fee
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International
59 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 59 USD for the full programme during 21 days. -
National
59 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 59 USD for the full programme during 21 days.
$189.99 for one year
- Limited access:free
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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