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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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    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 3: Unraveling COVID-19's Origins

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Computational Thinking, Life Sciences, Medical Science and Research, Microbiology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Symptom Management in Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Nursing Practices, Patient-centered Care, Basic Patient Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Assessment, Communication, Pharmacology

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    MedCerts

    The Heart, Blood, and Lungs

    Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Medical Terminology, Cardiology, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Records, Immunology, Pathology, Hematology, Anatomy, Diagnostic Tests, Electocardiography, Laboratory Testing, Physiology

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    Duke University

    Telehealth: Head and Neck Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Evaluation, Health Technology, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Patient Treatment, Patient Communication, Health Informatics, Telecommunications, Primary Care

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Bioquímica clínica en Veterinaria

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Techniques, Diagnostic Tests, Endocrinology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biochemistry, Nephrology, Specimen Collection, Urinalysis, Specimen Preparation, Physiology, Arterial Blood Gas Analysis

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    常见慢性病的健康管理

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Cardiology, Blood Pressure, Geriatrics, Home Health Care, Preventative Care, Care Management, Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Medication Therapy Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Sampling People, Networks and Records

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Data Collection, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Network Analysis

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    Duke University

    人体生理学导论(中文版)

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Respiration, Anatomy, Pulmonology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Endocrinology, Neurology, Nephrology, Cardiology, Biology, Nutrition and Diet

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Cognición, Pensamiento y Lenguaje

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Computational Thinking, Systems Thinking, Human Learning, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Scientific Methods, Research, Experimentation, Research Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Navigating Ethics in the Healthcare Workplace & Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Privacy, Business Ethics, Hospice, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care, Clinical Trials, Governance, Marketing Management, Decision Making, Patient-centered Care, Analysis, Critical Thinking

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding Food Regulations & Food Labeling

    Skills you'll gain: Good Manufacturing Practices, Nutrition and Diet, Regulatory Affairs, Safety Standards

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV)

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Leadership, Conflict Management, Patient Safety, Risk Management, Initiative and Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Project Planning, Teamwork, Healthcare Project Management, Communication Strategies, Planning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 3: Unraveling COVID-19's Origins: University of California San Diego
  • Symptom Management in Palliative Care: Stanford University
  • The Heart, Blood, and Lungs: MedCerts
  • Telehealth: Head and Neck Assessment: Duke University
  • Bioquímica clínica en Veterinaria: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • 常见慢性病的健康管理: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Sampling People, Networks and Records: University of Michigan
  • 人体生理学导论(中文版): Duke University
  • Cognición, Pensamiento y Lenguaje: Universidad de Palermo
  • Navigating Ethics in the Healthcare Workplace & Marketplace: Northeastern University

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