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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 Language Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Anatomy, Surgery, Chronic Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Medical Management, Physiology, Pathology, Medical Terminology, Clinical Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Practices, Pharmacotherapy

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Interviewing Skills, Research Design, Data Collection, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Quantitative Research

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Psychosocial Aspects of Obesity

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Sciences, Sociology, Nutrition and Diet

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Investigating Epidemics like COVID-19: An Analyst's Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Public Health, Geographic Information Systems, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Infectious Diseases, Risk Analysis, Microsoft Excel

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Science Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Deductive Reasoning, Peer Review, Experimentation, Media and Communications, Correlation Analysis, Journalism, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Cultural Diversity, Descriptive Statistics, Communication

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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, Model Based Systems Engineering, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Systems Integration, Requirements Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Conceptual Design

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    استخدام الوسائط الرقمية لتعزيز النتائج الصحية

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Patient Education And Counseling, Driving engagement, Digital Communications, Behavioral Health, Program Evaluation, Persuasive Communication, Public Health, Survey Creation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Novartis

    Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Competitive Intelligence, Safety Standards, Laboratory Testing, Biochemical Assays, Medication Administration, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Safety Assurance, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Research, Chemistry

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Animal Welfare in the Clinic

    Skills you'll gain: Anesthesiology, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Pre-Anesthetic Assessment, Pain Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Stress Management, Preventative Care, Perioperative Care, Operating Room (OR), Clinical Practices, Patient Positioning, Clinical Nutrition, Behavioral Health, Patient Observation, Behavior Management, Long Term Care

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Impact of Exercise on Weight Loss

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Stamina, Mental Health, Stress Management, Health Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Health And Wellness Coaching

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    McMaster University

    DNA Decoded

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Techniques, Healthcare Ethics, Science and Research

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Immersify

    Interactive 3D Clinical Skills: A Gamified Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Wound Care, Blood Collection, Vital Signs, Patient-centered Care, Health Assessment, Infection Control, Clinical Nursing, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Nursing, Patient Safety, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Positioning, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Surgical Nursing, Nursing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Nutrition

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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
  • Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys: University of Michigan
  • Psychosocial Aspects of Obesity: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Investigating Epidemics like COVID-19: An Analyst's Guide: Johns Hopkins University
  • Science Literacy : University of Alberta
  • Foundations of Healthcare Systems Engineering: Johns Hopkins University
  • استخدام الوسائط الرقمية لتعزيز النتائج الصحية: Yale University
  • Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines: Novartis
  • Animal Welfare in the Clinic: The University of Edinburgh
  • Impact of Exercise on Weight Loss: National Academy of Sports Medicine

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