Sheffield Hallam University is launching an online course Improve Prostate Cancer

Sheffield Hallam University is launching an online course Improve Prostate Cancer -

Sheffield Hallam University has joined the fight against one of the largest UK cancer killers throwing his first Massive Open online Course (MOOC) in Improving prostate cancer.

in collaboration with prostate cancer in the UK the MOOC was designed to give healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers, and those who have a keen interest in health, luck broaden their expertise and improve their knowledge of prostate cancer.

More than 40,000 new cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed every year and the University and the charity has developed the five-week program to cover key areas such as diagnosis, treatment, care and survival in later life.

The course is open to health professionals, students, patients and caregivers. It will be delivered in collaboration with the e-portfolio system, PebblePad via an interactive workbook online, discussion forums and live webinars with Sheffield Hallam University, specialists and guest speakers provided by prostate cancer in the United United.

Registration is now open for the free course which will begin on October 13, 2014. This will be the first time that the University has established a MOOC to its wide range of courses.

David Eddy, head of MOOC courses and keynote speaker of radiotherapy and oncology at the University of Sheffield Hallam, said: "This is a first for Sheffield Hallam and prostate cancer in the United -um It is designed to support and enable people around the country. and outside the UK, to study or improve their knowledge of prostate cancer care.

"Not only the current support and facilitate learning, it will also provide a forum for healthcare professionals, patients and carers to share information and discuss ways to improve the treatment of prostate cancer.

"The course has been designed and will be delivered by academics from Sheffield Hallam world class that will provide a high quality and engaging learning experience online with our other programs."

Gemma Borwick, education director for prostate cancer in the UK said: "More than 40,000 men are diagnosed each year with prostate cancer in the UK and it is fast become the most common cancer overall in 2030. as a result, it is more important than ever that health professionals are equipped with the right knowledge and skills to diagnose, treat and support of men with the disease.

"We are delighted to work with Sheffield Hallam University to its first MOOC to improve prostate cancer. It is a great opportunity for healthcare professionals and students to deepen their knowledge disease and learn about the latest treatments and supportive services to men living with prostate cancer. "

To register for a place on the MOOC visit http: //tinyurl.com/epccmooc or contact David Eddy via d.eddy@shu.ac.uk for more information