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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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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Pediatrics, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Clinical Nutrition, Immunology, Patient Positioning, Food Safety and Sanitation, Endocrinology, Biochemistry

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Leadership in Interprofessional Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Clinical Leadership, Team Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership, Health Informatics, Innovation, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Enfoques emergentes para medir la salud de la población

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Epidemiology, Public Health, Survey Creation, Health Informatics, Data Collection, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Health Information Management, Continuous Monitoring

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Dental Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Dental Hygiene, Periodontology, Oral Cancer Screening, Medical History Documentation, Pain Management, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Optimizing the Clinic: Basics of Medical Office Management

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Registration, Medical Records, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Office Procedures, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Patient Communication, Health Information Management, Revenue Cycle Management, Electronic Medical Record, Records Management, Clinical Documentation, Patient Safety, Care Coordination, Data Entry, Scheduling, Inventory Management System, Medical Terminology, Regulatory Compliance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Quality Assurance

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Anatomy

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Respiration, Gynecology, Hematology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Orthopedics, Neurology, Urology, Nephrology, Kinesiology, Physiology, Medical Imaging, Sports Medicine, Biology, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology

    4.8
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Healthcare Innovation: What Does Success Look Like and How to Achieve It?

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Health Systems, Verbal Communication Skills, Healthcare Project Management, Strategic Communication, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, Public Health, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Chicken Behaviour and Welfare

    Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Behavioral Health, Behavior Management, Environmental Regulations, Human Learning, Nutrition and Diet, Non-Verbal Communication

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    Yale University

    Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Parent Communication, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Development, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Sydney

    eHealth: More than just an electronic record

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Health Informatics, Health Care, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Care Coordination, Clinical Informatics, Telehealth, Health Information Management, Patient Education and Support, Interoperability, Patient-centered Care

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Translating Research to Communities

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Care, Community Health, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Research, Research Methodologies, Cultural Sensitivity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Leadership in Interprofessional Informatics : University of Minnesota
  • Enfoques emergentes para medir la salud de la población: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Dental Medicine: University of Pennsylvania
  • Optimizing the Clinic: Basics of Medical Office Management: Coursera
  • Anatomy: University of Michigan
  • Healthcare Innovation: What Does Success Look Like and How to Achieve It?: Imperial College London
  • Chicken Behaviour and Welfare: The University of Edinburgh
  • Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing: Yale University

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