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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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    The Pennsylvania State University

    Dairy Production and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Development, Manufacturing and Production, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Biotechnology, Production Management, Land Management, Environmental Management Systems, Preventative Care, Climate Change Mitigation, Infection Control, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

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    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Synapses, Neurons and Brains

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Electrophysiology, Artificial Neural Networks, Life Sciences, Neurology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Psychology, Network Model, Network Analysis, Simulations, Anatomy, Healthcare Ethics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Biology

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    University of Florida

    The Horse Course: Introduction to Basic Care and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Preventative Care, Behavior Management, Anatomy, Vital Signs, Physiology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Infectious Diseases, First Aid, Ancient History

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    Duke University

    Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Healthcare Ethics, Microbiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Diagnostic Tests, Neurology, Public Health, Biology, Case Studies, Patient Treatment, Preventative Care, Clinical Assessment, Pharmacotherapy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    744 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Medical Science and Research, Life Sciences, Healthcare Ethics, Laboratory Techniques, Biology, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Drug Development, Investigation

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    Pearson

    Sensation, Perception, and Consciousness

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Physiology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Neurology, Pharmacology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Telehealth

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Medical Billing and Coding, Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Care, Medical Billing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care Administration, Telecommunications, Value-Based Care, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Health Policy, Digital Transformation

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    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Anatomy, Pharmacology, Preventative Care, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Chronic Diseases, Biological Engineering, Physiology, Hematology, Life Sciences, Medical Terminology, Oncology, Microbiology, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Biology, Blood Banking

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Mindfulness and Well-being: Living with Balance and Ease

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Resilience, Mindfulness, Resourcefulness, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Compassion, Mental Health, Meditation & Breathwork, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Care, Emotional Intelligence, Behavioral Health, Habit Formation

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    University of Colorado System

    Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Postpartum Care, Infant Care, Pediatrics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Endocrinology, Pharmacology, Clinical Monitoring, Cardiology, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing, Hematology, Communication Disorders, Infectious Diseases

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    Yale University

    Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Research, Science and Research, Analysis, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Clinical Trials, Healthcare Ethics, Research Methodologies, Risk Analysis, Medical Terminology, Fraud detection

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Substance Abuse, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Psychological Evaluations, Neurology, Cultural Diversity, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology, Patient Evaluation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Dairy Production and Management: The Pennsylvania State University
  • Synapses, Neurons and Brains: Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • The Horse Course: Introduction to Basic Care and Management: University of Florida
  • Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases: Duke University
  • Biotechnology: Pearson
  • Sensation, Perception, and Consciousness: Pearson
  • Foundations of Telehealth: Johns Hopkins University
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Rice University
  • Mindfulness and Well-being: Living with Balance and Ease: Rice University
  • Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby: University of Colorado System

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