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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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    Rice University

    Human Anatomy & Physiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Physiology, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Practices, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Lifelong Learning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Newborn Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Respiratory Care, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pulmonology, Infant Care, Preventative Care, Pediatric Nursing, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Pediatrics, Health Assessment, Cardiology, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Diagnostic Tests

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Smart Goals, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Productivity, Positive Behavior Support, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Growth Mindedness, Cognitive flexibility, Psychology, Creativity, Curiosity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Quality Improvement in Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Improvement, Care Management, Organizational Leadership, Health Care Administration, Organizational Change, Teamwork, Process Improvement, Diversity Awareness, Health Care, Health Education, Public Health

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Chronic Diseases, Respiratory Care, Primary Care, Respiratory Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Rehabilitation, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Tests, Treatment Planning, Health Equity, Preventative Care, Community Health, Patient-centered Care

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Building Design, Hazard Analysis, Environment Health And Safety, Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Environmental Regulations, Materials science, Risk Analysis

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Informed Consent, Biostatistics, Healthcare Ethics, Science and Research, Regulatory Compliance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Chile

    Abordaje del riesgo suicida en adolescentes y jóvenes

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Community Mental Health Services, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Risk Analysis, Patient Education and Support, Mental Health Counseling, Psychiatric Assessments, Safety and Security, Family Support, Psychosocial Assessments, Public Health

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    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pharmacy Experience, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacist Assistance, Medical Prescription, Pharmacology, Conflict Management, Pharmacy Operations, Anatomy, Pathology, Pharmacy Information System, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Pharmacy, Professionalism, Medication Administration, Medical Records, Physiology

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Bacteria and Chronic Infections

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biology, Infection Control, Chronic Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacology

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    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Synapses, Neurons and Brains

    Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Artificial Neural Networks, Neurology, Computer Science, Cell Biology, Physiology, Psychology, Basic Electrical Systems, Network Analysis, Computational Logic, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Biology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Human Anatomy & Physiology I: Rice University
  • Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II): University of California San Diego
  • Newborn Capstone: University of Colorado System
  • Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions: University of Pennsylvania
  • Value-Based Care: Quality Improvement in Organizations: University of Houston
  • Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings: The University of Edinburgh
  • Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials: Johns Hopkins University
  • Abordaje del riesgo suicida en adolescentes y jóvenes : Universidad de Chile
  • Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals: MedCerts

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