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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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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Everyday Chinese Medicine 2

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Health Systems, Health Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Public Health, Pharmacology, Clinical Practices, Patient Education and Support, Nutrition and Diet, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Observation, Clinical Assessment, Exercise Therapy

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    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Introduction to Forensic Science

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Chemistry, Investigation, Biochemistry, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Research, Pharmacology, Science and Research, Laboratory Procedures, Molecular Biology

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    University of Colorado System

    Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Communication Disorders, Neurology, School Psychology, Patient Evaluation, Language Disorders, Disabilities, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Special Education, Clinical Psychology, Psychosocial Assessments, School Counseling, Pediatrics, Mental and Behavioral Health, Child Development, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment, Psychological Evaluations

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    Imperial College London

    Study Designs in Epidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Research Design, Epidemiology, Clinical Research, Research Methodologies, Public Health, Science and Research, Research, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis

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    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Reimbursement Models

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Coding, CPT Coding, Managed Care, Medical Billing, Revenue Cycle Management, Health Information Management, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicare, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Health Education, Public Health

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    University of Michigan

    Anatomy: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Physiology, Biology

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    Universidad de Chile

    Seguimiento de casos y contactos COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Infection Control, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Infectious Diseases, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Health Systems, Rapport Building, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Medical Privacy

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    Duke University

    Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Stress Management, Resilience, Optimism, Crisis Intervention, Occupational Health, Community Mental Health Services, Personal Development, Mental Health, Growth Mindedness, Injury Prevention, Health Promotion, Psychosocial Assessments, Recognizing Others, Personal Care, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Needs Assessment

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    University of Colorado System

    EMT Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Blood Pressure, Medical Emergency, Patient Transport, Respiration

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    Imperial College London

    Immunology: The Immune System and its Failures

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Hematology, Physiology, Oncology, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology, Epidemiology, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Respiration, Geriatrics, Pulmonology, Environment, Pharmacotherapy, General Medicine, Biology, Pharmacology, Public Health

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    American Psychological Association

    Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatry, Psychological Evaluations, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Psychotherapy, Psychiatric Assessments, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychology, Pharmacotherapy, Crisis Intervention, Pharmacology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Healthcare Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Health Systems, Systems Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Systems Integration, System Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Application Deployment

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

  • Everyday Chinese Medicine 2: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Introduction to Forensic Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School: University of Colorado System
  • Study Designs in Epidemiology: Imperial College London
  • Value-Based Care: Reimbursement Models: University of Houston
  • Anatomy: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems: University of Michigan
  • Seguimiento de casos y contactos COVID-19: Universidad de Chile
  • Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool: Duke University
  • EMT Foundations: University of Colorado System
  • Immunology: The Immune System and its Failures: Imperial College London

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