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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


  • N

    National Taiwan University

    Introduction to Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Development, Psychological Evaluations, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Stress Management, Learning Strategies, Scientific Methods, Research

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

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III)

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Healthcare Project Management, Solution Design, Quality Improvement, Patient Flow, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Safety, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Brainstorming, Project Management, Problem Management, Needs Assessment, Clinical Practices, User Centered Design, Process Modeling

    ★ 4.8 (203) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Wilderness First Aid - Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Life Support, Emergency and Intensive Care, Patient Evaluation, First Aid, Patient Positioning, Patient Transport, Airway Management, Health Assessment, Emergency Medical Services, Mobility Assistance, Safety Assurance, Clinical Assessment, Trauma Care, Medical History Documentation, Vital Signs, Neurology, Treatment Planning, Patient Safety

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Medical Records: Protect Patient Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Medical Office Procedures, Record Keeping, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Química, guerra y ética

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Diplomacy, General Science and Research, International Relations, Environmental Regulations, Biochemistry, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Safety and National Security, Governance, Ancient History, Verification And Validation

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

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Investigating Epidemics like COVID-19: An Analyst's Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Data Analysis, Biostatistics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Infectious Diseases, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • M

    MedCerts

    Nursing Assistant Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Patient Assistance, Basic Patient Care, Patient Communication, Nursing Basics, Healthcare Ethics, Direct Patient Care, Caregiving, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Toileting, Dignity in Care, Oral Hygiene, Nursing Care, Home Health Care, Nursing Homes, Personal Care, Medical Support, Hospital Experience, Communication

    ★ 4.7 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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    MedCerts

    The Skin, Bones, and Muscles

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Oncology, Trauma Care

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • L

    Lecturio

    Microbiology Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Nursing, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology, Taxonomy

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Bioinformatics, Endocrinology, Molecular Biology, Biology

    ★ 4.6 (90) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • I

    Immersify

    Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education and Support, Patient Evaluation, Direct Patient Care, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Communication, Clinical Experience, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • I

    Imperial College London

    What Are Viruses And How Do We Work With Them?

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Cell Cultures, Cell Biology, Laboratory Testing, Epidemiology, Laboratory Research, Biology, Diagnostic Tests

    ★ 4.8 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Psychology: National Taiwan University
  • Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III): Johns Hopkins University
  • Wilderness First Aid - Introduction: University of Colorado System
  • Medical Records: Protect Patient Privacy: Coursera
  • Química, guerra y ética: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Investigating Epidemics like COVID-19: An Analyst's Guide: Johns Hopkins University
  • Nursing Assistant Essentials: MedCerts
  • The Skin, Bones, and Muscles: MedCerts
  • Microbiology Foundations: Lecturio
  • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University

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