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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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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Farmacovigilancia ocular

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Safety, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Medical Devices, Medical Equipment, Immunology, Risk Analysis, Clinical Assessment

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Implementing a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety V)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Healthcare Project Management, Safety Standards, Patient Education and Support, Intensive Care Unit, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Management, Infection Control, Teamwork

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Sterilization, Urinalysis, Patient Communication, Medical Terminology, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Basic Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Geriatrics, Hand Hygiene, Electocardiography, Anatomy, Pediatrics, Patient Evaluation

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    Immersify

    The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing Practices, Active Listening, Teamwork, Nursing, Patient-centered Care, Professionalism, Conflict Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication, Health Care, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Safety, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Human Anatomy & Physiology II

    Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Respiration, Anatomy, Urology, Cardiology, Urinalysis, Patient Evaluation, Immunology, Hematology, Hemodynamics, Nephrology, Capillary, Gynecology, Physiology, Pathology, Clinical Nutrition, Medical Terminology, Biology, Lifelong Learning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Immunology, Pathology, Infection Control, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Moving Beyond Basics: Dairy Nutrition and Diet Formulation

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Clinical Nutrition, Food Quality Assurance And Control

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    University of Michigan

    Sampling People, Networks and Records

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Data Collection, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Network Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Grant Proposal Plans, Sections, and Resubmission

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Planning, Research Design, Growth Mindedness, Science and Research, Budgeting, Resilience, Constructive Feedback, Mentorship, Goal Setting, Collaboration

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    American Council on Exercise

    Achieving Longevity through Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Mindfulness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Promotion, Health Technology, Injury Prevention, Community Health, Health Education, Geriatrics, Coaching, Motivational Skills

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Atención prehospitalaria del ictus agudo y selección de pacientes para tratamiento endovascular con la escala RACE

    Skills you'll gain: Acute Care, Primary Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Emergency Medical Services, Neurology, Triage, Patient Evaluation, Care Coordination, Clinical Assessment, Health Systems, Patient Transport

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lund University

    Klimat, miljö och hälsa

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Epidemiology, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Community Health, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Farmacovigilancia ocular: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Implementing a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety V): Johns Hopkins University
  • Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career: Immersify
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology II: Rice University
  • Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases: University of Leeds
  • Moving Beyond Basics: Dairy Nutrition and Diet Formulation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Sampling People, Networks and Records: University of Michigan
  • Grant Proposal Plans, Sections, and Resubmission: University of Colorado System
  • Achieving Longevity through Movement: American Council on Exercise

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