Course Title: Certification in Tumor Markers & Cancer Diagnosis Techniques

Designed by: Skillversity
Duration: 1 Month (4 Weeks)
Mode: Online / Hybrid
Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Weekly Modules Breakdown

Week 1: Fundamentals of Cancer Biology & Tumor Markers

• Introduction to Oncology: Types & Stages of Cancer

• Molecular Basis of Cancer: Oncogenes & Tumor Suppressor Genes

• Role of Tumor Markers in Cancer Screening & Diagnosis

• Classification of Tumor Markers: Protein, Genetic, and Metabolic Markers

• Pre-Analytical Considerations: Specimen Collection & Handling for Tumor Marker Testing

Week 2: Tumor Markers for Common Cancers

• Liver Cancer: Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) & Its Clinical Relevance

• Prostate Cancer: Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) – Total & Free

• Breast Cancer: CA 15-3, Estrogen & Progesterone Receptors, HER2 Testing

• Ovarian & Testicular Cancer: CA 125, hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)

• Colorectal & Pancreatic Cancer: CEA (Carcinoembryonic Antigen), CA 19-9

Week 3: Advanced Cancer Diagnosis Techniques

• Liquid Biopsy: Circulating Tumor DNA (ctDNA) & Cancer Detection

• Immunohistochemistry (IHC) in Cancer Diagnosis & Prognosis

• Flow Cytometry & Immunophenotyping for Leukemia & Lymphoma

• Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) & Genetic Testing in Oncology

• Role of PET-CT, MRI, and Radiological Imaging in Cancer Staging

Week 4: Personalized Medicine & Emerging Technologies

• Targeted Therapy & Companion Diagnostics in Cancer Treatment

• Role of AI & Machine Learning in Cancer Detection

• Tumor Microenvironment & Cancer Biomarkers

• Ethical & Legal Considerations in Cancer Diagnosis

• Case Studies: Real-Life Cancer Marker Interpretations & Clinical Applications

Assessment & Certification

• Weekly Quizzes & Assignments

• Practical Demonstrations (if applicable)

• Final Online Examination

• Certificate of Completion by Skillversity