Public Health Courses and Certifications

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Addressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare

24 ratings at Coursera

Explore the roots, causes, and solutions to racial health disparities in healthcare delivery, gaining skills to drive systemic change towards equity in this comprehensive series.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health

6 ratings

Explore the U.S. food system's impact on public health, equity, and environment. Learn about key factors shaping current practices and alternative approaches from farm to fork.

• Coursera
• 1 day 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents

2 ratings

Equip yourself to address vaccine hesitancy, communicate effectively about COVID-19 vaccines, and combat misinformation as a Vaccine Ambassador in your community.

• Coursera
• 2 hours 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Systems Science and Obesity

2 ratings

Explore obesity through systems science, examining population-level factors, complex interactions, and modeling techniques to understand and address this public health challenge.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Outbreaks and Epidemics

2 ratings

Professional epidemiologists are often called on to investigate outbreaks and epidemics. This course serves as an introduction to the essentials of investigation, identifying pathogens, figuring out what's going on, reporting, and responding.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Social Determinants of Health

Explore social, economic, and political factors influencing health inequalities in the US. Learn innovative approaches to reduce disparities and achieve health equity through cultural humility and professional self-assessments.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice

Explore environmental justice, vulnerable populations, and risk assessment/management to address inequitable distribution of health threats and promote equity in environmental health.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Influence of Social Context on Health

Explore how social factors, environments, and policies shape health outcomes and disparities across populations, with a focus on conceptual models and practical implications.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare

Explore racial health inequity's roots, insurance system impacts, access barriers, and resilience in marginalized communities. Gain insights into historical and systemic factors shaping healthcare disparities.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Health Impacts of Chemicals in Consumer Products

Explore health impacts of chemicals in consumer products, focusing on exposure assessment, regulations, and life cycle analysis. Learn to identify chemicals of concern and evaluate alternatives.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Reducing Bias in Healthcare

Develop skills to address bias in healthcare, improve patient outcomes, and promote health equity through interactive training, including 360-video experiences and empathy-based analysis.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Achieving Health Equity in Healthcare

Explore approaches to address racial inequity in healthcare, from legal and policy interventions to provider training, quality improvement, and community partnerships. Gain insights on anti-racism and reparations in achieving health equity.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S.

Explore the root causes of racial health disparities in the U.S., examining historical events, socio-political institutions, and state violence to understand and address systemic inequities in healthcare outcomes.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Translating Research to Healthcare Policy

Explore the process of translating health research outcomes into policy and practice. Learn key concepts, terminology, and strategies for influencing healthcare policy through evidence-based approaches.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Translating Research to Communities

Explore population health research, ethical data science, and community engagement in translating discoveries to practice. Learn about computational models, crisis response, and implementation science.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course