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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

Knowledge of healthcare sciences

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
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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