Disease & Disorders Courses and Certifications

University of Tasmania;  Menzies Institute for Medical Research

Understanding Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

1365 ratings

This course aims to improve understanding and awareness of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

• Independent
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

• Best of All Time

Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

1728 ratings

Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), offering university-quality education about TBI covering the spectrum from mild concussion through to severe injury.

• Independent
• 5 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education

33 ratings

This course is about caring for and educating children (and youth) with severe to profound intellectual disability.

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

The Addicted Brain

23 ratings

This is a course about addiction to drugs and other behaviors. It will describe what happens in the brain and how this information helps us deal with and overcome addiction. It will also discuss other topics such as government policy and our vulnerabilit…

• Coursera
• 22 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

COVID-19 Contact Tracing

16 ratings

The COVID-19 crisis has created an unprecedented need for contact tracing across the country, requiring thousands of people to learn key skills quickly.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Bacteria and Chronic Infections

8 ratings

This course will give you an introduction to bacteria and chronic infections. Leading experts in the field will make you familiar with the fundamental concepts of microbiology and bacteriology such as single cell bacteria, biofilm formation, and acute an…

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

Understanding Dementia

15059 ratings

Build your knowledge of dementia with the Understanding Dementia MOOC. The course starts with the brain, and expands outward to the person, their care network and the wider community.

• Independent
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

• Best of All Time

Preventing Dementia

7528 ratings

Preventing Dementia is a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), offering university-quality education about the latest research in dementia risk and protective factors.

• Independent
• 4 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

• Best of All Time

Understanding Childhood Dementia

186 ratings

Explore the complex world of childhood dementia, from symptoms and diagnosis to family impact, featuring real stories from those with lived experience.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Antibiotic Stewardship

798 ratings at Coursera

Improve clinical outcomes by optimizing antibiotic practices. Learn principles of appropriate use, management of common infections, and development of antimicrobial stewardship programs.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

AIDS: Fear and Hope

426 ratings at Coursera

Explore HIV/AIDS biology, societal impacts, and scientific progress. Gain insights into transmission, testing, living with HIV, patient care, prevention, and future prospects.

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

Schizophrenia

2484 ratings at Coursera

Explore the nature, symptoms, neuroscience, and treatment of schizophrenia through scientific findings, simulated interviews, brain imaging studies, and evidence-based approaches.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Acute and Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Comprehensive Review

678 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive review of acute and chronic rhinosinusitis, covering anatomy, diagnosis, treatment, and surgical options. Equips healthcare professionals with knowledge to effectively manage sinus conditions.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Disease Clusters

318 ratings at Coursera

Explore disease clusters, their investigation methods, and community involvement. Learn to analyze unusual health patterns and understand the challenges in identifying causes.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Hearing Loss in Children

238 ratings at Coursera

This course addresses gaps currently existing in the health education curriculum for pediatric hearing loss and gives learners the foundational knowledge that can be applied immediately in a broad range of health, educational, and home settings.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course