Health & Medicine Courses and Certifications

MedCerts Career Certificate

Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals

1077 ratings at Coursera

Master essential medical office skills, from patient scheduling and records management to billing procedures, while ensuring HIPAA compliance and developing professional administrative expertise.

• Coursera
• 12 weeks, 2 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Managing Coronary Artery Disease

10 ratings at edX

Throughout this course from the Stanford Center for Health Education (SCHE), you’ll discover a range of pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions for individuals at risk of heart disease. You’ll also learn how to improve patient engagement and…

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Risk Management and Crisis Responses in Healthcare

9 ratings at edX

Discover the value of planning for a crisis, and the significance of emergency exercises for effective disaster management in this course from the Stanford Center for Health Education.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Public Health Perspectives on Sustainable Diets

193 ratings at Coursera

This short course looks at the urgent need to address the sustainability of our food systems, including better understanding the complex relationship between diet and climate change.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Strategy: Introduction to Telehealth and Enabling Technologies

6 ratings at edX

Gain a grounding in telehealth implementation from expert faculty at Stanford Medicine. Learn about the evolution of telehealth and explore contemporary approaches for incorporating telehealth technologies into a healthcare practice.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

5 ratings at edX

Learn how to recognize heart disease from experts at Stanford Medicine. Explore the impact of risk factors on coronary artery disease (CAD) and how improved lifestyle changes such as eating patterns, exercise, weight loss, and smoking cessation can lower…

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

MedCerts Career Certificate

Mental Health Care Fundamentals

1024 ratings at Coursera

Gain foundational knowledge in mental health care, including disorder history, lifespan development, and healthcare professionalism. Ideal for those exploring careers in mental health.

• Coursera
• 12 weeks, 2 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Making a Cell Therapy: Principles and Practice of Manufacturing

Cell therapies, such as CAR-T and stem cell therapies, are an exciting new class of therapeutics with the potential to revolutionize medicine. Learn the biology, engineering, and analytical chemistry behind how these amazing new products are manufactured.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 5-7 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

CSI: ME Case Studies in Medical Errors

Interactive program exploring medical errors, their root causes, and prevention strategies using case studies to enhance patient safety and healthcare quality.

• edX
• 1 week, 1-2 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Optimizing Antimicrobial Therapy with Timeouts

Learn practical approaches for reassessing antibiotic therapy in hospitals through interactive cases covering various infections, promoting appropriate antimicrobial use and patient care.

• edX
• 1 week, 2-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

How To Taper Patients Off Of Chronic Opioid Therapy

Learn to safely taper patients off chronic opioid therapy, recognize risks, and provide compassionate care. Includes real-life scenarios, communication strategies, and guidance on addiction treatment referrals.

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

Neuromuscular Monitoring Course

This CME activity is designed for all anesthesia care providers to learn more about residual neuromuscular blockade and neuromuscular monitoring.

• edX
• 1 week, 1-2 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Identifying and Responding to Developmental Delay in Young Children.

Enhance early detection of developmental delays with this CME/CE course. Learn to identify at-risk children, conduct screenings, and refer families to Early Intervention services. Gain confidence through case-based learning and expert guidance. Enroll to…

• edX
• 1 week, 2-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Introduction to Healthcare Communication Strategies

Explore the foundations of effective health communication, including active listening and improvisation. Learn the skills required to build strong and trusting relationships from leading Stanford Medicine faculty.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Making Biologic Medicines for Patients: The Principles of Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

Learn how protein therapeutics are manufactured and explore the fundamental principles of biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

• edX
• 16 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate