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    Understand global health principles for improving health worldwide. Learn about global health issues, policies, and interventions.

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    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Simulación en ciencias de la salud

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Experience, Patient Evaluation, Virtual Environment, Learning Theory, Constructive Feedback, Health Assessment, Decision Making, Patient Treatment, Medical Equipment and Technology, Instructional Design, Patient Preparation, Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Policy Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Life Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Molecular Biology, Energy and Utilities, Biology, Public Health, Discussion Facilitation

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      80 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • M

      Michigan State University

      Reign of Pain

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Empathy, Mental Health, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Patient Education and Support, Mindfulness, Mental Health Therapies, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      30 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      American Museum of Natural History

      Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Education and Training, General Science and Research, Teaching, Interactive Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intellectual Property, Medical Privacy, Biology, Food and Beverage

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      167 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Copenhagen

      Scandinavian Film and Television

      Skills you'll gain: Electronic Media, Culture, Media Production, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Video Production, European History, World History, International Relations, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      602 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care: Introduction to Value-Based Care and the U.S. Healthcare System

      Skills you'll gain: Medicare, Care Management, Medical Management, Primary Care, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Nursing Management, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Policy, Long Term Care, Value Propositions, Patient Education and Support, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Systems Of Measurement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      177 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Emerging Approaches for Measuring Population Health

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Data Collection, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Equity, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Community Health, Health Care, Research Methodologies, Health Information Management, Data Quality, Chronic Diseases, Diversity Awareness, Electronic Medical Record

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Pharmacology, Cultural Diversity, Medical History Documentation, General Medicine, Health Care, Medical Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      128 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Medical Cannabis for Pain Control

      Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Patient Safety, Contraindication, Pharmacology, Neurology, Medical Science and Research, Drug Interaction, Ancient History, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Chronic Diseases, Biology, World History, Biochemistry

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      148 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      M

      Macquarie University

      Risk governance: Manage the risks

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Governance, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Operational Risk, Compliance Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Modeling, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Stakeholder Management, International Finance, Corporate Finance, Stakeholder Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      375 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Introduction to Hearing Loss

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Pathology, Medical Terminology, Patient Treatment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      482 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Introduction to Indoor Air Quality

      Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Cleanliness, Environmental Monitoring, Laboratory Testing, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Engineering, Environment Health And Safety, Thermal Management, Construction, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      679 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Simulación en ciencias de la salud:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
    • Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy:Ā Johns Hopkins University
    • Reign of Pain:Ā Michigan State University
    • Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators:Ā American Museum of Natural History
    • Scandinavian Film and Television:Ā University of Copenhagen
    • Value-Based Care: Introduction to Value-Based Care and the U.S. Healthcare System:Ā University of Houston
    • Emerging Approaches for Measuring Population Health:Ā Johns Hopkins University
    • äø­åŒ»čÆäøŽäø­åŽä¼ ē»Ÿę–‡åŒ– :Ā Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Medical Cannabis for Pain Control :Ā Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Risk governance: Manage the risks:Ā Macquarie University

    Frequently Asked Questions about Global Health

    If you're adventurous, passionate about making a difference in the world, and committed to helping others, you might want to consider a career in global health. With a global health degree, you'll work with vulnerable populations around the world and look for ways to use education, research, and policy to enhance health. You can specialize in areas like hygiene, nutrition, diagnostics, maternal and child health, or vaccines. Or, you can focus on specific diseases like HIV/AIDS, cancer, tuberculosis, or epidemic disease. No matter what you choose, the work is meaningful and rewarding. Traits that can help you along the way include initiative, good interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a strong work ethic.ā€Ž

    If you decide to go into global health, you can take a variety of career paths. Program managers create operational guidelines for global health programs associated with nonprofit organizations, governments, and private companies. Global health consultants look at how health programs are run and come up with ways to improve them. When there is an outbreak of infectious disease, epidemiologists search for a cause, identify at-risk populations, and look for ways to control spread. Global health educators teach people, families, and communities how to improve health and wellness. Policy analysts study how the policies of a global health program affect an organization and the community it serves.ā€Ž

    Places that hire people with a global health background include large national or worldwide agencies like the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the World Health Organization (WHO). Additional places you can work with a global health degree include non-profit and private businesses, domestic or foreign governments, pharmaceutical companies, colleges or universities, hospitals or clinics, and public relations firms.ā€Ž

    You can study a number of different topics related to global health, such as global studies, foreign language, medicine, international relations, public policy, project management, or education.ā€Ž

    Online Global Health courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Global Health skills. Choose from a wide range of Global Health courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.ā€Ž

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Global Health, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.ā€Ž

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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