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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.

Popular Infectious Disease Courses and Certifications


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    Michigan State University

    The Emergence of Oncofertility (Past, Present & Future)

    Skills you'll gain: Family Planning, Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gynecology, Patient Education and Support, Treatment Planning, Urology, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Patient Education And Counseling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Covid-19 Death Medical Analysis & Visualization using Plotly

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Datamaps, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Scatter Plots, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Analysis

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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Cinematic Health

    Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care

    Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Patient Communication, Respiratory Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Hospice, Nursing and Patient Care, Chronic Diseases, Infection Control, Endocrinology, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Patient Safety, Care Management, Basic Patient Care, Nursing Care, Long Term Care, Cultural Sensitivity, Dignity in Care, Patient Observation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Syringes, Compounding Medications, & Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacy Operations, Patient-centered Care, Medication Administration, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Health And Safety Standards

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Data to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Community Health, Public Health, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Maternal Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Statistical Analysis, Systems Thinking, Statistical Software, Data Analysis, Community Development, Box Plots, Data Ethics, Scatter Plots, Climate Change Programs

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Signaling actions of small molecules

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Blood Pressure, Immunology, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Microbiology, Oncology

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data to Advance Population Health: Global Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Data Presentation, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Informatics, Data Literacy, Epidemiology, Data Visualization, Data Quality, Data Storytelling, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Policy Analysis, Health Assessment, Policy Development, Data Collection, Data Visualization Software, Diversity Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Exchange and Energy

    Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Respiration, Respiratory Therapy, Anatomy, Respiratory Care, Physiology, Pathology, Swallowing Disorders

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Introduction to the Healthcare Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Technology, Health Equity, Diversity Awareness, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Care, Telehealth, Emerging Technologies, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care Administration, Pharmaceuticals, Health Education, Health Policy, Medical Equipment and Technology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, AI Integrations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Lawsuits, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Legal Strategy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Litigation and Civil Justice, Legal Risk, Epidemiology, Plaintiff, Health Disparities, Regulatory Compliance, Health Equity, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Policy Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Trend Analysis, Public Policies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Environmental Issues, Policies, and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environment, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Risk Management, Sanitation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Mitigation, Public Health, Water Resources, Risk Analysis, Water Sustainability, Epidemiology, Water Quality, Water Resource Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Tobacco Control: Agile Policy, Research and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Research, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Epidemiology, Health Promotion, Substance Abuse, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Medical Science and Research, Policy Analysis, Lobbying, Advocacy, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Emergence of Oncofertility (Past, Present & Future): Michigan State University
  • Covid-19 Death Medical Analysis & Visualization using Plotly: Coursera
  • Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care: Cinematic Health
  • Pharmacy Syringes, Compounding Medications, & Communication: MedCerts
  • Social Determinants of Health: Data to Action: University of Minnesota
  • Signaling actions of small molecules: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Data to Advance Population Health: Global Perspectives: Johns Hopkins University
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Exchange and Energy: Rice University
  • Introduction to the Healthcare Industry: University of Glasgow
  • Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law: University of Michigan

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