The HSE National Cancer Control Programme provide a free e-learning programme on ‘Reducing Cancer Risk’ for health and social care professionals. The programme consists of 11 short course modules on modifiable cancer risk reduction factors.
The modules take 10-15mins to complete and cover:
- How the modifiable risk factor affects cancer risk;
- What cancers are related to the risk factor;
- Cancer risk reduction advice; and
- Signposts to supports and further trusted sources of information.
Across 2023, modules will be published on www.hseland.ie, including modules on tobacco, alcohol, skin protection, body weight, healthy eating, physical activity, radon, screening, HRT, oral contraceptives, breastfeeding, vaccinations and workplace carcinogens.
Visit www.hseland.ie and search for ‘Reducing Cancer Risk’ to access the modules.
