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Health Policy Courses

Health policy courses can help you learn about healthcare systems, policy analysis, health economics, and the impact of legislation on public health. You can build skills in data interpretation, stakeholder engagement, and evaluating health outcomes. Many courses introduce tools like policy simulation software, data visualization platforms, and statistical analysis programs, that support assessing the effectiveness of health interventions and making informed policy recommendations.


Popular Health Policy Courses and Certifications


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    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Preventative Care, Public Health, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Drug Development, Pharmacology

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    The University of Melbourne

    Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Oncology, Environment, Cell Biology, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Nutrition and Diet

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    Coursera

    Healthcare Career Explorer: Certified Nursing Assistant

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Nursing Basics, Care Coordination, Communication, Patient Advocacy, Basic Patient Care, Teamwork, Patient Safety, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Planning, Trend Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Case Studies in Personalized Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Electronic Medical Record, Bioinformatics, Healthcare Ethics, General Medicine, Clinical Research, Psychiatry, Drug Development, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology

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    University of Colorado System

    Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Patient Advocacy, Active Listening, Compassion, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Psychiatric Assessments, Care Coordination, Dignity in Care, Communication

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    University of Copenhagen

    Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Bienestar, equidad y derechos humanos

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Empowerment, Community Development, Social Impact, Community and Social Work, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Self-Awareness, Student Engagement, Interactive Learning, Needs Assessment, Analytical Skills, Cultural Diversity, Decision Making

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    Coursera

    Analyze Rosters: Clinic Scheduling Issues

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Office Procedures, Clinic Management Systems, Calendar Management, Scheduling, Patient Flow, Medical Terminology, Medical Records, Health Care Administration, Patient Communication, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Integrity, Quality Assurance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Qualitative Research, Data Synthesis, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Una Salud: la salud humana, animal y de los ecosistemas

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Environmental Science, Epidemiology, Food Safety and Sanitation, Sustainable Development, Biology, Research and Design, Microbiology, Innovation

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    Tel Aviv University

    Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Biology, Research, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Psychology, Molecular Biology, Environment, Physiology, Cell Biology

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    University of Michigan

    Dentistry 101

    Skills you'll gain: Dentistry, Dental Care, Oral and Dental Care, Public Health, Oral Health, Medical Science and Research, Higher Education, Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular health policy courses

  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer: Rice University
  • Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression: The University of Melbourne
  • Healthcare Career Explorer: Certified Nursing Assistant: Coursera
  • Case Studies in Personalized Medicine: Vanderbilt University
  • Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
  • Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications: University of Copenhagen
  • Bienestar, equidad y derechos humanos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Analyze Rosters: Clinic Scheduling Issues: Coursera
  • Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Una Salud: la salud humana, animal y de los ecosistemas: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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