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Infectious Disease Courses

Infectious disease courses can help you learn epidemiology, infection control methods, and the biology of pathogens. You can build skills in outbreak investigation, data analysis, and public health communication. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for analyzing disease trends and modeling software for predicting outbreaks, that support applying your knowledge in real-world health scenarios.

Popular Infectious Disease Courses and Certifications


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    Peking University

    Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Nursing Process, Perioperative Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Care, Nursing Management, Nursing, Oncology, Clinical Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Pathology, Patient Treatment, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Epidemiology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Translational Science

    Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Trials, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Equity, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pre-Clinical Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Medical Science and Research, Community Health, Policy Development, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Drug Development, Research

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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, Health Education, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Environmental Science, Community Health, Epidemiology, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environment, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Research and Design, Environmental Issue, Microbiology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Indian Institute of Science

    Sensors and Systems for Biomedical Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Medical Equipment and Technology, Vital Signs, Medical Equipment, Materials science, Health Technology, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Diagnostic Tests, Molecular Biology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Electrophysiology, AI Personalization, Electocardiography, Neurology, Electronics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Accident Prevention, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Working With Children, Family Support, Child Health, Resilience, Social Skills, Safety Assurance, Environment Health And Safety, Safety Standards, Nutrition Education, Health And Safety Standards, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Rochester

    Community Engagement in Research and Population Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Community Health, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Health Policy, Community Development, Health Informatics, Community Outreach, Data Collection, Value-Based Care, Research, Program Evaluation, Driving engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Cervical Cancer Risk Prediction Using Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Data Import/Export, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization Software, Machine Learning, Risk Analysis

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Villes africaines: Environnement et enjeux de développement durable

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environmental Regulations, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Public Health, Sanitation, Land Management, Health Equity, Land Development, Water Resources, Community Health, Water Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Environmental Issue, Stormwater Management, Waste Minimization, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Water Quality

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Jordan University of Science and Technology

    General Histology

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Hemodynamics, Pathology, Physiology, Neurology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Capillary, Cell Biology, Endocrinology, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Public Health, Exercise Science, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Substance Abuse, Preventative Care, Medical Science and Research, Geriatrics, Kinesiology, Pain Management, Research, Immunology, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Risk Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Personal Development, Psychology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pain Management, Medical Prescription, Medication Dispensation, Managed Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Substance Abuse Counseling, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Injury Prevention, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmacotherapy, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Engineering Design Process, Public Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    The Emergence of Oncofertility (Past, Present & Future)

    Skills you'll gain: Family Planning, Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gynecology, Patient Education and Support, Treatment Planning, Urology, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Patient Education And Counseling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular infectious disease courses

  • Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理): Peking University
  • Translational Science: University of Michigan
  • Una Salud: la salud humana, animal y de los ecosistemas: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Sensors and Systems for Biomedical Applications: Indian Institute of Science
  • Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center: The State University of New York
  • Community Engagement in Research and Population Health: University of Rochester
  • Cervical Cancer Risk Prediction Using Machine Learning: Coursera
  • Villes africaines: Environnement et enjeux de développement durable: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • General Histology: Jordan University of Science and Technology
  • Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research: University of Colorado Boulder

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