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Chronic Disease Courses

Chronic disease courses can help you learn about disease prevention, management strategies, and patient care techniques. You can build skills in risk assessment, lifestyle modification counseling, and data analysis for health outcomes. Many courses introduce tools like electronic health records, telehealth platforms, and health monitoring devices, showing how these resources enhance patient engagement and support effective treatment plans.

Popular Chronic Disease Courses and Certifications


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    University of Michigan

    Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Competencias en Telesalud para el profesional de la salud

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Communication, Health Technology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Education and Support, Medical Privacy, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Telecommunications, Health Informatics, Patient Safety, Digital pedagogy, Chronic Diseases, Data Security

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    SkillUp

    Foundations of Medical Coding and ICD-10-CM

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Coding, Revenue Cycle Management, Medical Terminology, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Billing and Coding, CPT Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Records, Pathology, Clinical Documentation, Health Informatics, Anatomy, Medical Support, Health Care, Health Care Administration, Health Technology, Health Assessment, Health Education

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Manejo de Crisis Epilépticas y Promoción de la Inclusión Social

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Caregiving, Family Support, Diversity Awareness, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Personal Care, Mental Health, Chronic Diseases, Care Management, Patient Education and Support, Preventative Care, Maternal Health, Student Support and Services, Patient Treatment, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Treatment Planning, Neurology, Patient Safety

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Sistemas y modelos de organización de la atención en salud

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Health Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Health Equity, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Public Health, Managed Care, Governance, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Economics

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Critical Care, Respiratory Therapy, Intensive Care Medicine, Mechanical Ventilation, Healthcare Ethics, Airway Management, Intensive Care Unit, Acute Care, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Nursing and Patient Care, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Patient Communication, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Oxygen Therapy, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacology

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    Illinois Tech

    Digital Healthcare Informatics and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Epidemiology, Clinical Informatics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Epic EMR, Patient Flow, Public Health, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Innovation, Health Care, Healthcare Project Management, Data Analysis, Health Policy, Data Management, Natural Language Processing, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Regulatory Compliance

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    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Fluids, Transport, and Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Immunology, Hematology, Hemodynamics, Capillary, Clinical Practices, Pathology, Electocardiography, Physiology, Electrophysiology, Cell Biology

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    University of Minnesota

    Synaptic Pharmacology

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacotherapy, Pain Management, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Pharmacy, Patient-centered Care, Medical Prescription, Mental and Behavioral Health, Life Sciences, Neurology, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sensory Systems Analysis, Physiology, Biochemistry, Research, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Science and Research

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    University of Michigan

    Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Epidemiology, Injury Prevention, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Counseling, Preventative Care, Medical Prescription, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacology, Public Policies, Rehabilitation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health, Treatment Planning, Patient Communication, Advocacy

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Emergency Response, Nursing Homes, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Personal protective equipment, Public Health, Community Health, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Sanitation, Geriatrics, Mental Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Mental Health Services, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Education and Support, Policy Development, Media and Communications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Building on the SIR Model

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, R Programming, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, R (Software), Public Health

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular chronic disease courses

  • Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens: University of Michigan
  • Competencias en Telesalud para el profesional de la salud: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Foundations of Medical Coding and ICD-10-CM: SkillUp
  • Manejo de Crisis Epilépticas y Promoción de la Inclusión Social: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Sistemas y modelos de organización de la atención en salud: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Digital Healthcare Informatics and AI: Illinois Tech
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Fluids, Transport, and Defense: Rice University
  • Synaptic Pharmacology: University of Minnesota
  • Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers: University of Michigan

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