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Infectious Disease Courses

Infectious disease courses can help you learn epidemiology, infection control methods, and the biology of pathogens. You can build skills in outbreak investigation, data analysis, and public health communication. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for analyzing disease trends and modeling software for predicting outbreaks, that support applying your knowledge in real-world health scenarios.


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Popular Infectious Disease Courses and Certifications


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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Healthcare Ethics, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Health Systems, Political Sciences, Social Justice, Program Evaluation

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Introduction to Indoor Air Quality

    Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Cleanliness, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Monitoring, Laboratory Testing, Occupational Health, Safety Standards, Environmental Engineering, Thermal Management, Respiratory Care, Mechanical Ventilation, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    University of California San Diego

    Drug Development

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacology, Regulatory Compliance, Commercialization, Patient Safety

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    Johns Hopkins University

    COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Immunology, Patient Education And Counseling, Parent Communication, Pediatrics, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Research, Persuasive Communication, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Clinical Trials, Public Health

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Nephrology, Surgery, Medical Practices and Procedures, Chronic Diseases, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Emergency Response, Sanitation, Health Promotion, Social and Human Services, Water Resources, Infectious Diseases, Health Administration, Mental Health, Data Collection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    University of Toronto

    Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Injury Prevention, Exercise Science, Preventative Care, Health Education, Pain Management, Rehabilitation, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Oncology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Uso prudente de antimicrobianos en el entorno hospitalario

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Pharmacology, Hand Hygiene, Medical Prescription, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medication Administration, Infectious Diseases, Utilization Management, Diagnostic Tests, Microbiology, Pulmonology, Urology, Treatment Planning, Clinical Practices, Clinical Assessment

    4.9
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    350 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Introduction to Reproduction

    Skills you'll gain: Obstetrics And Gynecology, Anatomy, Family Planning, Endocrinology, Oncology, Physiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Atención Primaria en Salud: El desafío de las Enfermedades no Transmisibles

    Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Nursing Care, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Care Coordination, Health Care, Health Systems, Care Management, Epidemiology, Patient-centered Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Family Support

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Sexualidad y educación

    Skills you'll gain: Health Education, Family Planning, Community Health, Advocacy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Human Development, Parent Communication, Child Development, Social Network Analysis

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Measuring and Maximizing Impact of COVID-19 Contact Tracing

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Program Management, Model Evaluation, Performance Testing, Data Management, Decision Support Systems

    4.5
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular infectious disease courses

  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach: Imperial College London
  • Introduction to Indoor Air Quality: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Drug Development: University of California San Diego
  • COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents : Johns Hopkins University
  • Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation: Universiteit Leiden
  • Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies: Emory University
  • Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise: University of Toronto
  • Uso prudente de antimicrobianos en el entorno hospitalario: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Introduction to Reproduction: Northwestern University
  • Atención Primaria en Salud: El desafío de las Enfermedades no Transmisibles: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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