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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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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Speech Language Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Sensory Systems Analysis, Anatomy, Surgery, Perioperative Care, Chronic Diseases, Operating Room (OR), Acute Care, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Medical Management, Physiology, Pathology, Clinical Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Practices, Pharmacotherapy

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Crisis Intervention, Community Health, Public Health, Triage, Long Term Care, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Care Management, Health Systems, Social Determinants Of Health, Risk Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Drug Development and Clinical Research

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Coordination, Informed Consent, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Clinical Research Ethics, Pharmacology, Clinical Data Management, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmaceuticals, Biostatistics, Clinical Monitoring, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Patient Safety, Research, Clinical Documentation, Communication, Technical Writing, Marketing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Medical Terminology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Pathology, Vital Signs, Clinical Experience, Patient Communication, Patient Safety, Emergency and Intensive Care, Medication Administration, Intravenous Therapy, English Language

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Biology Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Human Development, Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Child Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Music, Biotechnology, Environment and Resource Management, General Science and Research, Decision Making, Natural Resource Management, Liberal Arts, Oncology

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Biology, Taxonomy, Cell Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Disorders Due to Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Psychology, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Mental Health Therapies, Neurology, Demography, Pharmacotherapy, Psychology, Culture

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Charles Darwin: El origen del evolucionismo moderno

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, European History, Taxonomy, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Chronic Diseases, Respiratory Care, Primary Care, Pulmonary Function Testing, Respiration, Patient Evaluation, Rehabilitation, Psychosocial Assessments, Diagnostic Tests, Treatment Planning, Health Equity, Care Management, Patient Education and Support, Community Health, Patient-centered Care, Pharmacotherapy, Behavioral Health

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Basics of Extracellular Vesicles

    Skills you'll gain: Blood Collection, Specimen Collection, Specimen Processing, Specimen Preparation, Urinalysis, Laboratory Testing, Cell Cultures, Cell Biology, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Technology, Laboratory Equipment, Biology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Memory Management, Graph Theory, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)

    GLP-1 Medication Support Course for Fitness Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Medical Support, Mental and Behavioral Health, Treatment Planning, Medical Prescription, Health And Wellness Coaching, Exercise Science, Healthcare Ethics, Collaboration, Athletic Training, Patient Education and Support, Medication Therapy Management, Health Care, Nutrition and Diet, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Coaching, Health Education, Nutritional Assessment, Human Development

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

  • Introduction to Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings: University of Copenhagen
  • Drug Development and Clinical Research: EDUCBA
  • Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students: University of Pittsburgh
  • Biology Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19: American Museum of Natural History
  • Disorders Due to Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors: American Psychological Association
  • Charles Darwin: El origen del evolucionismo moderno: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings: The University of Edinburgh
  • Basics of Extracellular Vesicles: University of California, Irvine

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