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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


  • D

    Duke University

    Space Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Medicine, Physiology, Medical Devices, Medical Science and Research, Biomedical Engineering, Emergency Medicine, Hemodynamics, Preventative Care, Oxygen Therapy, Radiation Protection, Human Factors, Health Care, Respiration, Environment, Physics, Psychosocial Assessments, Biology, Engineering

    ★ 4.8 (816) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding Prostate Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education and Support, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Tests, Oncology, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Endocrinology, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Biology, Surgery, Care Management, Risk Analysis, Pharmacotherapy

    ★ 4.8 (763) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Healthcare Management and Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Staff Management, Clinical Leadership, Community Health, Financial Statements, Mergers & Acquisitions, Health Administration, Capital Budgeting, Price Negotiation, Financial Accounting, Public Health, People Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Human Resources Management and Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Strategic Planning, Marketing

    ★ 4.7 (137) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Developing the SIR Model

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Mathematical Modeling, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, R Programming, Differential Equations

    ★ 4.9 (275) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Taxonomy, Environment, Scientific Methods, Research, Timelines, Environmental Science

    ★ 4.9 (3.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils

    Skills you'll gain: Contraindication, Pain Management, Nursing Practices, Nurse Education, Clinical Practices, Safety Standards, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Personal Care, Program Standards, Stress Management, Regulatory Compliance, Science and Research

    ★ 4.9 (507) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pulmonology, Pathology, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Medical Records, Neurology, Respiratory Care, Obstetrics And Gynecology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Urology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Gynecology, Anatomy, Respiration, Medical Practices and Procedures, Urinalysis, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Sensory Systems Analysis, Hemodynamics

    ★ 4.7 (284) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Diseño de proyectos para promover el bienestar

    Skills you'll gain: Planning, Peer Review, Social Impact, Program Evaluation, Constructive Feedback, Strategic Planning, Collaboration, Resourcefulness, Needs Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Goal Setting, Adaptability

    ★ 4.7 (466) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Data Analysis, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Experimentation, Critical Thinking, Data Literacy, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Science and Research, Research Design, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Forecasting, Adaptability

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Cataract Surgery

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Anesthetic Assessment, Patient Preparation, Anesthesiology, Surgery, Patient Evaluation, Perioperative Care, Operating Room (OR), Patient Education And Counseling, Informed Consent, Medical Devices

    ★ 4.8 (284) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    Empower School of Health

    Technological advancement in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Telehealth, Medical Privacy, Responsible AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Emerging Technologies, Health Informatics, Digital Transformation, Health Information Management, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Equity, Information Privacy, Blockchain, Cloud Storage, Robotic Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    ★ 3.9 (19) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Antibióticos ¿cuándo, cómo y para qué?

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Medical Prescription, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacotherapy, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacology, Public Health, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Community Health, Patient Education And Counseling

    ★ 4.6 (156) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Space Medicine: Duke University
  • Understanding Prostate Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
  • Healthcare Management and Finance: University of Michigan
  • Developing the SIR Model: Imperial College London
  • Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology: University of Alberta
  • Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils: University of Minnesota
  • Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Diseño de proyectos para promover el bienestar: Universidad de los Andes
  • Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Cataract Surgery: University of Michigan

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