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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, Public Health, Safety Standards, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Health Policy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Community Health, Risk Analysis, Case Studies

    4.7
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    428 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Telemedicine: Evaluate, Guide, and Train

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Communication, Clinical Supervision, Healthcare Project Management, Employee Training, Health Care, Verbal Communication Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Council on Exercise

    Getting Ready for Your Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavior Management, Patient Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professionalism, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Learning Strategies, Motivational Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Mental Health, Cultural Diversity, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Experimentation, Health Education, Interpersonal Communications, Culture, Clinical Assessment, Goal Setting

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    735 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Respiration, Psychiatry, Neurology, Mathematical Modeling, Patient Safety, Physiology, Cardiology, Public Health, Vital Signs, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    822 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership Essentials: Quality Improvement & Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Patient Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Nursing Practices, Nursing, Health Informatics, Leadership, Collaboration, Accountability, Safety Standards, Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Clinic Flow: Tasks, Staff, Supplies

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Inventory Management System, Prioritization, Order Management, Patient Flow, Inventory Control, Clinic Management Systems, Medical Management, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Medical Office Procedures, Record Keeping, Service Management, Coordination, Client Services

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Integration of Art and Science in Modern Dental Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Dentistry, Dental Informatics, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Dental Hygiene, Periodontology, Oral and Dental Care, Oral Cancer Screening, Cardiology, Disabilities, Pain Management, General Medicine, Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Endocrinology, Medical History Documentation, Oncology, Anatomy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    2.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership: Cultural Competence and Diversity

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Nursing Management, Intercultural Competence, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership, Nursing, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Communication Strategies, Policy Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Niel Asher Education

    Thoracic Mobility: Assessment and Functional Training

    Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Exercise Therapy, Mobility Assistance, Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Patient Evaluation, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Kinesiology, Respiratory Therapy, Pain Management, Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Respiration, Patient Observation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Health And Wellness Coaching

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Healthcare Organization Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Care Administration, Governance, Business Process, Business Process Management, Quality Improvement, Health Systems, Process Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Process Design, Business Process Improvement, Value-Based Care, Healthcare Project Management, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health And Wellness Coaching, Electronic Medical Record, Presentations, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    683 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Measuring Disease in Epidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Preventative Care, Program Evaluation, Risk Analysis, Quantitative Research, Health Policy, Research, Statistical Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change: Johns Hopkins University
  • Telemedicine: Evaluate, Guide, and Train: Coursera
  • Getting Ready for Your Exam: American Council on Exercise
  • Abnormal Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society: University of Michigan
  • Nursing Leadership Essentials: Quality Improvement & Safety: Coursera
  • Clinic Flow: Tasks, Staff, Supplies: Coursera
  • The Integration of Art and Science in Modern Dental Medicine: University of Pennsylvania
  • Nursing Leadership: Cultural Competence and Diversity: Coursera
  • Thoracic Mobility: Assessment and Functional Training: Niel Asher Education

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