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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


  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Disorders Due to Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Psychology, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Mental Health Therapies, Neurology, Demography, Pharmacotherapy, Psychology, Culture

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Understanding Fitness Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Rehabilitation, Coaching, Health And Wellness Coaching, Kinesiology, Injury Prevention, Physiology, Adaptability, Communication, Anatomy

    ★ 4.6 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Utrecht University

    Unravelling solutions for Future Food problems

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Food and Beverage, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Behavior Management, Psychology

    ★ 4.7 (156) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Skills for Nursing Informatics Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Leadership, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Health Informatics, Informatics, Health Care, Information Management, Health Technology, General Networking, Culture

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Pharmacology, Exercise Science, Critical Thinking, Sports Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Contraindication, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food and Beverage, Physiology, Decision Making, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Regulatory Compliance, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Overcoming Obstacles

    ★ 4.8 (41) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Trauma Emergencies and Care

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Evaluation, Triage, Emergency Response, Clinical Assessment, First Aid, Patient Transport, Wound Care, Physiology, Anatomy

    ★ 4.8 (487) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Classical papers in molecular genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Structural Analysis, Scientific Methods, Experimentation

    ★ 4.6 (247) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rice University

    Medical Terminology II

    Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Medical Terminology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Endocrinology, Respiratory Care, Respiration, Hematology, Anatomy, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Bloodborne Pathogens, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Drug Interaction, Health Promotion, Primary Care, Health Disparities, Patient Education and Support, Medication Therapy Management, Health Equity, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Community Health, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication

    ★ 4.7 (150) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Dispensation, Pharmacist Assistance, Medical Prescription, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmacology, Patient Safety, Pharmacy Information System, Pharmacy, Medication Administration, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Pharmaceuticals, Pediatrics, Intravenous Therapy, Systems Of Measurement, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Manejo de Crisis Epilépticas y Promoción de la Inclusión Social

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Caregiving, Family Support, Diversity Awareness, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Personal Care, Mental Health, Chronic Diseases, Care Management, Patient Education and Support, Preventative Care, Maternal Health, Student Support and Services, Patient Treatment, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Treatment Planning, Neurology, Patient Safety

    ★ 4.9 (101) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    MedCerts

    Medical Assisting Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Hand Hygiene, Sterile Procedure, Anatomy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Medical History Documentation, Diagnostic Tests, Safety Standards, Physiology, Patient Communication, Infectious Diseases

    ★ 4.9 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular health policy courses

  • Disorders Due to Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors: American Psychological Association
  • Understanding Fitness Programming: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Unravelling solutions for Future Food problems: Utrecht University
  • Skills for Nursing Informatics Leaders: University of Minnesota
  • Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Trauma Emergencies and Care: University of Colorado System
  • Classical papers in molecular genetics: University of Geneva
  • Medical Terminology II: Rice University
  • PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients: Johns Hopkins University
  • Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials: MedCerts

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