Exploring Cancer & Genetic Disease
Explore the structure of DNA, and how the unravelling of the genetic code has led to a deeper understanding of genetic diseases and cancer in this online course.
Who is the course for?
The course is suitable for anyone with a general interest in the science behind causes of human disease. No previous knowledge or experience is required. If you are working in nursing, healthcare or social care, or just wish to learn more, this course is designed to support you as a professional. By completing all aspects of the course you will have achieved 14 hours of CPD time.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
Explore how some diseases are caused by problems with our genes.
Identify what genes are and the role they can play in human disease.
Explain the basis of inherited disease and cancer.
Describe what cancer is.
Summarise the main risk factors for cancer.
