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    • Status: Free
      Free

      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      常见慢性病的健康管理

      Skills you'll gain: Blood Pressure, Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Home Health Care, Family Medicine, Preventative Care, Health Care, Medical Management, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Patient Education and Support, Patient Treatment, Risk Management, Medication Administration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Universitat de Barcelona

      Molecular Tumor Board 2020-21

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Laboratory Science, Internal Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Research, General Medicine, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Science and Research

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Northwestern University

      Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Leadership, Relationship Building, Personal Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      168 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      University of Geneva

      Supervision du raisonnement clinique

      Skills you'll gain: Supervision, Constructive Feedback, Train The Trainer, Clinical Experience, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Collaboration, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Learning Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Communication Strategies, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Code Review, Open Source Technology, GitHub, Scientific Methods, Technical Documentation, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Jupyter, Rmarkdown, Git (Version Control System), Integrated Development Environments

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Calidad en la atención clínica

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Clinical Leadership, Care Coordination, Patient Education and Support, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Collaboration, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Teamwork, Adaptability, Communication Strategies

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Johns Hopkins University

      Leadership for Cancer Informatics Research

      Skills you'll gain: Record Keeping, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Leadership, Technical Management, Health Care, Information Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Patient Education and Support

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      469 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Johns Hopkins University

      Documentation and Usability for Cancer Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Usability, User Centered Design, Software Documentation, Usability Testing, Technical Documentation, End User Training and Support, User Requirements Documents, Technical Writing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of California San Diego

      Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Infectious Diseases, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Big Data

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Code Review, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Docker (Software), Software Development Tools, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Bioinformatics, Development Environment, Automation, Scientific Methods

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Macquarie University

      Lymphoedema: Monitoring & Intervention After Breast Cancer

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Case Management, Health Assessment, Preventative Care, Patient Education and Support, Physical Therapy, Risk Management, Anatomy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular oncology courses

    • 常见慢性病的健康管理: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Molecular Tumor Board 2020-21: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare: Northwestern University
    • Supervision du raisonnement clinique: University of Geneva
    • Introduction to Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Calidad en la atención clínica: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Leadership for Cancer Informatics Research: Johns Hopkins University
    • HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Documentation and Usability for Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets: University of California San Diego

    Frequently Asked Questions about Oncology

    Oncology involves studying and treating various forms of cancer. Although there's no cure for the disease, experts in the field use a variety of procedures and techniques to control it or force it into remission. The field of oncology has existed for centuries, with even the ancient Greeks and Egyptians studying the effects of tumors. The word "oncology" comes from the word "oncos," a Greek term for "swelling."‎

    Learning about oncology can help prepare you for a job as an oncologist. There are various types of oncologists, including pediatric oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and surgical oncologists. If you're comfortable working with young patients, aspire to be a pediatric oncologist, a job that involves treating cancer in children. Medical oncologists use methods such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy to treat cancer. Surgical oncologists aim to surgically remove cancerous growths. Radiation oncologists rely on radiation therapy to manage the condition.

    Oncologists don't work alone. Technologists design, operate, and maintain medical equipment, such as the machines used during radiation therapy. Nurses assist oncologists by providing patient care in hospitals. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians work with life-saving drugs, including those used during chemotherapy. Learning about oncology can help you pursue any of these career paths.‎

    Online course instructors offer video lectures and reading assignments to provide you with opportunities to learn about the oncology field. Some courses focus on specific types of cancer, such as breast cancer or prostate cancer. Others focus on clinical research, drug development, and herbal medicine options that can supplement procedures. You'll also find courses on qualitative data collection and research, practices that allow the field to evolve.

    Most online courses come with flexible deadlines, making it easy to fit the lessons into your personal schedule. Shareable Professional Certificates at the end of courses provide proof of completion.‎

    Online Oncology courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Oncology skills. Choose from a wide range of Oncology courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Oncology, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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