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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Community Health, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Infectious Diseases, Data Quality, Data Collection, Report Writing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Cancer Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Patient Education and Support, Mammography, Radiation Therapy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Clinical Trials, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Capillary, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Treatment Planning, Hemodynamics, Drug Development, Cell Biology, Biology

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    Osmosis

    COVID-19: What You Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Hand Hygiene, Diagnostic Tests, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Critical Care, Personal protective equipment, Patient Evaluation, Maternal Health, Clinical Practices, Community Health, Mitigation, Child Health, Laboratory Testing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Equine Welfare and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Nutrition Care Plans, Injury Prevention, Vital Signs, Safety Assurance, Nutrition Education, Environment Health And Safety, Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Physiology, Accident Prevention, Cleanliness, Behavior Management, Emergency Response, Psychology

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    404 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Moralities of Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Political Sciences, Child Development, Science and Research

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    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Mind, Energy & Spirit

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Music, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Positivity, Health Care, Instrumental Music, Cultural Diversity, Culture, World Music

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    131 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change II

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Media and Communications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Office Procedures, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Conflict Management, Health Information Management, Patient Communication, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Coordination, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Patient Registration, Medical History Documentation, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Cultural Diversity, Professionalism

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Physiology, Epidemiology, Life Sciences, Big Data, Data Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Metadata Management, Specimen Collection, Taxonomy

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    The University of Melbourne

    Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Environment, Biochemistry, Drug Development, Cell Biology, Medical Science and Research, Oncology, Pharmacotherapy, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pain Management, Medical Prescription, Medication Dispensation, Managed Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Substance Abuse Counseling, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Injury Prevention, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmacotherapy, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Engineering Design Process, Public Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass: Communicable Diseases Epidemiology, Intervention and Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Microbiology, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Trend Analysis, Immunology, Treatment Planning, Data Mapping

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    189 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cancer Biology: Johns Hopkins University
  • COVID-19: What You Need to Know: Osmosis
  • Equine Welfare and Management: University of California, Davis
  • Moralities of Everyday Life: Yale University
  • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Mind, Energy & Spirit: University of New Mexico
  • Social Norms, Social Change II: University of Pennsylvania
  • Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression: The University of Melbourne

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