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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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    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Immune Failures and Cancer Immunology

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, Pathology, Pharmacotherapy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Chronic Diseases, Treatment Planning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Caltech

    Getting started in cryo-EM

    Skills you'll gain: Specimen Preparation, Medical Imaging, Image Quality, Biomedical Technology, Image Analysis, Cell Biology, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Techniques, Digital Signal Processing, Scientific Visualization, Spatial Analysis

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    273 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford Online

    Essentials of Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Cultural Responsiveness, Direct Patient Care, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Empathy, Stress Management, Family Support, Needs Assessment

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    102 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Lead with Impact: Nursing Leadership & Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Stakeholder Engagement, Health Equity, Financial Forecasting, Patient Safety, Strategic Leadership, Composure, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Nursing, Change Management, Financial Management, Decision Making, Healthcare Ethics, Quality Improvement, Staff Management, Strategic Planning, Delegation Skills

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Critical Care, Respiratory Therapy, Intensive Care Medicine, Mechanical Ventilation, Healthcare Ethics, Airway Management, Intensive Care Unit, Acute Care, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Nursing and Patient Care, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Patient Communication, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Oxygen Therapy, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacology

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    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Lymphoedema: Monitoring & Intervention After Breast Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Psychosocial Assessments, Care Management, Clinical Assessment, Rehabilitation, Health Assessment, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Long Term Care, Patient Education and Support, Clinical Monitoring, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Anatomy, Research

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

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    National Taiwan University

    Pioneers of Medicine and Medical Breakthroughs in Taiwan

    Skills you'll gain: Nephrology, Dialysis, Critical Care, Intensive Care Medicine, Intensive Care Unit, Life Support, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infectious Diseases, Bloodborne Pathogens, Epidemiology, Chronic Diseases, Infection Control, Public Health, Medical Science and Research, Preventative Care, Health Technology, Surgery, Immunology, Health Policy, Care Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Fundamental Human Physiology in Sports Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Sports Medicine, Pulmonology, Respiration, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Exercise Science, Neurology, Cell Biology

    4.5
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Revenue Cycle, Billing, and Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Denial Management, Patient Registration, Revenue Cycle Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Claims Processing, Payment Processing and Collection, Registration, CPT Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Billing, Insurance, Insurance Policies, Revenue Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lecturio

    Medical-Surgical Nursing: Cardiovascular & ECG Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Electocardiography, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Cardiac Surgery, Chronic Diseases, Hemodynamics, Patient Education And Counseling, Cardiology, Medical Surgical Nursing, Care Management, Cardiac Stress Testing, Patient Observation, Nursing, Patient Evaluation, Life Support, Electrophysiology, Care Coordination, Patient Education and Support, Anatomy, Physiology, Clinical Nursing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Predictive Modeling and Transforming Clinical Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Informatics, Intensive Care Unit, Risk Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Clinical Practices, Decision Support Systems, Model Training, Health Informatics, Intensive Care Medicine, Model Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Model Deployment, Electronic Medical Record, Data Collection

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Calidad en la atención clínica

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Patient Safety, Care Management, Health Education, Education Software and Technology, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Technology, Patient Communication, Clinical Practices, Collaboration, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Team Collaboration, Teamwork, Adaptability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Immunology: Immune Failures and Cancer Immunology: Imperial College London
  • Getting started in cryo-EM: Caltech
  • Essentials of Palliative Care: Stanford Online
  • Lead with Impact: Nursing Leadership & Strategy: Coursera
  • Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Lymphoedema: Monitoring & Intervention After Breast Cancer: Macquarie University
  • Pioneers of Medicine and Medical Breakthroughs in Taiwan: National Taiwan University
  • Fundamental Human Physiology in Sports Medicine: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Revenue Cycle, Billing, and Coding: Johns Hopkins University
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing: Cardiovascular & ECG Essentials: Lecturio

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