Health Disparities Courses and Certifications

Introduction to Population Health

This course offers an overview to population health, determinants of health, and the built environment using a socio-ecological model. We outline major payors in the US healthcare system and offer practical tips to address disparities in health outcomes…

• edX
• 1 week, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

The Influence of Social Determinants on Health

79 ratings at Coursera

Explore factors contributing to health inequalities and learn strategies to reduce disparities. Gain skills in data analysis, community health assessment, and evidence-based policy recommendations for achieving health equity.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Microcredential

Translational Science

43 ratings at Coursera

Explore the four stages of translational research, from lab discoveries to healthcare policy implementation, and learn how to improve individual and community health outcomes.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Understanding Psychosis

20 ratings at Coursera

Explore psychosis spectrum disorders, their impact on health, and effective care strategies. Gain insights from experts and learn communication techniques to improve healthcare engagement and outcomes.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Service Transformed: Lessons in U.S. Veteran Centered Care

17 ratings at Coursera

Explore veteran-centered healthcare, focusing on cultural competence, empathy, and addressing unique needs of U.S. veterans. Gain skills to improve care delivery across various healthcare settings.

• Coursera
• 1 day 9 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Introduction to Translational Science

14 ratings at Coursera

Learn about translational science, turning lab and clinical observations into health interventions. Explore research stages, team roles, rigorous practices, and career opportunities in this growing field.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Influence of Social Context on Health

11 ratings at Coursera

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
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

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

Learn to detect, analyze, and respond to epidemics using data-driven methods. Gain practical skills in outbreak investigation, including creating epidemic curves, identifying disparities, and calculating key metrics for public health decision-making.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Public Health Leadership: Leadership in Crisis

Develop practical leadership skills for effective crisis management in public health, guided by former US Acting Surgeon General Boris Lushniak's global insights and experiences.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Population Health: Fundamentals of Population Health Management

49 ratings at Coursera

Explore principles of Population Health Management to analyze healthcare challenges and design solutions. Learn frameworks, building blocks, and implementation strategies for improving health outcomes and addressing disparities.

• Coursera
• 1 day 4 hours 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Community Engagement in Research and Population Health

Explore population health, evidence-based interventions, and community engagement strategies to address health disparities and improve outcomes in the evolving US healthcare system.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Pathways to Public Health

Explore fundamental public health concepts, from genetics to global issues, preparing you for advanced study and understanding of current health challenges.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Pediatric Grand Rounds (RECORDING) Giving Back to the Community that Raised Me: Bringing Visibility to Mental Health Inequities among Filipino Youth

Explore mental health inequities among Filipino youth, examining historical impacts, risk factors, and strategies for pediatricians to address AANHPI mental health disparities.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Prostate Cancer CME Series: Treatment Across the Prostate Cancer Continuum for Primary Care Clinicians (RECORDING)

Comprehensive overview of prostate cancer management for primary care clinicians, covering diagnostics, biomarkers, genetics, and treatment options across the disease continuum.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Race in Science, Technology, & Medicine Series - Equity and Access in Digital Mental Health

Exploring equity and access in digital mental health, focusing on how technology can improve care for underserved populations and address health disparities.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course