Health & Medicine Courses and Certifications

Essentials of Palliative Care

100 ratings at Coursera

Palliative care can help ease suffering and improve wellbeing in people living with serious illnesses such as cancer. Palliative Care Always is an online, case-based course for health care practitioners who work in cancer care.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Lessons from Ebola: Preventing the Next Pandemic

22 ratings at edX

Understanding the context for the Ebola outbreak: What went right, what went wrong, and how we can all do better.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Medical Emergencies: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation

815 ratings at Coursera

Develop skills to assess and stabilize patients for transport, covering pharmacology, airway management, respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies, and neurological/endocrine issues in emergency medical care.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Sustainable Tourism – promoting environmental public health

1367 ratings at Coursera

Explore sustainable tourism's impact on environmental health and resource management in low-income countries, focusing on Zanzibar's challenges and potential solutions for vulnerable ecosystems and local populations.

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

Prescription Drug Misuse and Addiction: Compassionate Care for a Complex Problem

2 ratings

Master prescription drug misuse management with this CME/CE course. Learn to identify substance misuse using clinical interviews and CURES, then implement effective interventions. Practice compassionate tapering strategies through real-world case scenari…

• edX
• 1 week, 1-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Readings in Global Health (2017)

2 ratings

Learn about the most pressing issues in global health through a series of reviews and interviews with leading experts.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 3-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Antimicrobial Stewardship: Improving Clinical Outcomes By Optimization of Antibiotic Practices

2 ratings

Optimize antibiotic prescribing and combat resistance with this CME/CE course. Learn evidence-based strategies to manage infections, apply IDSA guidelines, and implement antimicrobial stewardship programs. Ideal for primary care providers, hospitalists,…

• edX
• 3 weeks, 4-10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19

268 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive guidance for assisted living communities to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks, covering emergency planning, infection control, testing, mental health, and partnerships with health agencies.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Healthcare Finance

2 ratings

This course covers the role of finance in the healthcare industry, with particular emphasis on the application of novel financing methods to facilitate drug discovery, clinical development, and greater patient access to high-cost therapies.

• edX
• 20 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

An Evidence-Based Approach to the Diagnosis and Management of Migraines in Adults in the Primary Care and General Neurology Setting

2 ratings

Practical approach to diagnosing and managing migraines for primary care and general neurology, covering key concepts through interactive video-based learning and case studies.

• edX
• 1 week, 1-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Innovating in Health Care

68 ratings at edX

Find innovation opportunities in health care technology, management, consulting, or investing by examining health care cost, quality, and access.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 6-8 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Global Health Case Studies from a Biosocial Perspective

8 ratings at edX

Reimagine global health problems with some of the leading global health thinkers and actors through a case-based biosocial framework.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 3-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health

258 ratings at Coursera

Explore public health's impact through interviews with legendary figures, key tools in action, and real-world examples. Gain insights into the field's accomplishments and potential for saving lives.

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

Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

499 ratings at Coursera

Interdisciplinary exploration of global health challenges, covering infectious diseases, NCDs, health systems, policy, innovation, and environmental impacts on well-being worldwide.

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

Medical Terminology I

787 ratings at Coursera

Explore medical terminology essentials, covering word parts, health records, and system-specific terms for skin, muscles, bones, and urinary system. Gain foundational knowledge for healthcare communication.

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