Skin Cancer Awareness: Checking Your Moles and Protecting Your Skin at Work

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About Course

Melanoma and other skin cancers are closely linked to ultraviolet (UV) exposure from the sun and sunbeds. This course explains, from NHS and HSE guidance, who is at higher risk, how to check moles and skin for warning signs, when to see a GP, and practical sun protection for outdoor workers and everyone else.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course is general health awareness based on NHS and HSE guidance. It is not medical advice: speak to your GP about any concerns about your skin.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

What Will You Learn?

  • Recognise the warning signs of melanoma in a new or changing mole
  • Know the main risk factors for melanoma
  • Carry out a simple, regular skin self-check
  • Apply NHS and HSE sun-protection advice at work and outdoors

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Melanoma and who is at higher risk
  • Checking your skin and when to see a GP
  • Sun protection at work and outdoors

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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