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Health Policy Courses

Health policy courses can help you learn about healthcare systems, policy analysis, health economics, and the impact of legislation on public health. You can build skills in data interpretation, stakeholder engagement, and evaluating health outcomes. Many courses introduce tools like policy simulation software, data visualization platforms, and statistical analysis programs, that support assessing the effectiveness of health interventions and making informed policy recommendations.

Popular Health Policy Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    History of Medical Cannabis

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Medication Administration, Research, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Policies, Research Design, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Research Methodologies

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    University of Toronto

    Introduction to Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Sensory Systems Analysis, Psychiatry, Mental Health Therapies, Human Development, Learning Theory, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Social Sciences, Applied Behavior Analysis, Scientific Methods, Sociology, Neurology, Child Development, Experimentation

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    University of Colorado System

    Sex as a Biological Variable in the Conduct of Research

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Statistical Machine Learning, Research Methodologies, Life Sciences, Science and Research, Human Development, Applied Machine Learning, Quantitative Research, Research Design, Clinical Research, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Health Care, Health Equity, Health Policy

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Disparities, Infection Control, Health Equity, Cardiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Chronic Diseases, Microbiology, Community Health, Socioeconomics, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Education, Health Assessment, Internal Medicine, Demography

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Become an EMT

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Airway Management, Trauma Care, Pharmacotherapy, Automated External Defibrillator, Medical History Documentation, Patient Communication, Child Health, Childbirth, Pediatric First Aid, Defibrillation, Clinical Assessment, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Blood Pressure, Vital Signs, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Medication Administration, Cardiology, Pharmacology

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Introduction to Value-Based Care and the U.S. Healthcare System

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Managed Care, Medicare, Care Management, Medicaid, Health Systems, Patient-centered Care, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Systems Of Measurement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Caregiving, Psychosocial Assessments, Geriatrics, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Patient-centered Care, Treatment Planning, Stress Management, Neurology, Health Policy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Physiology, Pathology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School

    Skills you'll gain: Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, School Psychology, Case Studies, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, School Counseling, Teaching, Student Support and Services, Social and Human Services, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Health Education, Health Promotion, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Developmental Disabilities, Crisis Intervention, Functional Behavior Assessment, Trauma Care

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    SUNY SimAcademy: Professional Development for Healthcare Sim

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Evaluation, Simulations, Health Education, Virtual Environment, Safety Standards, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Healthcare Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Medical Devices, Payment Systems, Intellectual Property, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Commercialization, Drug Development, Competitive Intelligence, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Health Care Administration, Managed Care, Product Management, Medical Management, Go To Market Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Equipment and Technology, Stakeholder Analysis, Pharmaceuticals

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    Essentials of CPT and HCPCS Coding

    Skills you'll gain: CPT Coding, Medical Coding, Medical Privacy, Medical Billing, Regulatory Compliance, Anatomy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    Abnormal Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Psychological Evaluations, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Behavior Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Cultural Responsiveness, Mental Health, Diversity Awareness, Behavioral Management, Health Promotion, Psychology, Experimentation, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular health policy courses

  • History of Medical Cannabis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Psychology: University of Toronto
  • Sex as a Biological Variable in the Conduct of Research: University of Colorado System
  • Global Disease Masterclass: Imperial College London
  • Become an EMT: University of Colorado System
  • Value-Based Care: Introduction to Value-Based Care and the U.S. Healthcare System: University of Houston
  • Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies: Johns Hopkins University
  • Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School: University of Colorado System
  • SUNY SimAcademy: Professional Development for Healthcare Sim: The State University of New York
  • Healthcare Marketplace: University of Minnesota

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