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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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    American Psychological Association

    Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Advocacy, Patient Communication, Psychological Evaluations, Psychiatric Assessments, Community Health, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Diversity, Psychotherapy, Patient Education and Support, Mental Health Therapies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Pain Management, Patient Treatment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Healthy and Sustainable Foods and Products

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Nutritional Assessment, Sustainable Technologies, Nutrition and Diet, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Sustainable Engineering, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainability Standards, Food and Beverage, Product Improvement, Hazard Analysis, Health Disparities, Sustainable Systems, Environment Health And Safety, Environment, Health Assessment, Public Health, Health And Safety Standards

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    EDUCBA

    Clinical Research in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Coordination, Qualitative Research, Health Technology, Clinical Trial Management Systems, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Administration, Clinical Monitoring, Medical Science and Research, Care Management, Research Methodologies, Research, Insurance, Healthcare 5.0, Analysis, Planning, Environment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Caring for the caregivers

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Care Coordination, Communication Strategies, Health Care, Needs Assessment, Recognizing Others, Patient Observation, Health Assessment, Organizational Skills, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Child Health, Preventative Care, Health Disparities, Working With Children, Health Equity, Family Support, Exercise Science, Community Development, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Student Support and Services, Health Policy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Disabilities, Special Education, Developmental Disabilities, Applied Behavior Analysis, Communication Disorders, Child Development, Psychology, Behavior Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Behavioral Health, Behavioral Management, Public Health, Health Education, Child Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Neurology, Health Care, Diagnostic Tests

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Patient Care Technician Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Healthcare Ethics, Basic Patient Care, Conflict Management, Anatomy, Pathology, Direct Patient Care, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Cultural Responsiveness, Patient-centered Care, Personal protective equipment, Patient Communication, Vital Signs, Hand Hygiene, Patient Safety, Personal Care, Patient Positioning, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Pain Management, Infection Control

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Equine Welfare and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Nutrition Care Plans, Injury Prevention, Vital Signs, Safety Assurance, Environment Health And Safety, Sports Medicine, Physiology, Accident Prevention, Health Assessment, Cleanliness, Behavior Management, Emergency Response, Psychology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Taipei Medical University

    Pharmacokinetics: Drug Dosing in Renal Disease

    Skills you'll gain: Nephrology, Dialysis, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction, Chronic Diseases, Medication Administration, Urinalysis, Clinical Monitoring, Physiology, Patient Evaluation, Drug Development, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Public Health

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Osmosis

    COVID-19: What You Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Health Education, Health Care, Personal protective equipment, Patient Evaluation, Maternal Health, Clinical Practices, Community Health, Clinical Assessment, Laboratory Testing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Health Assessment, Exercise Science, Preventative Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Evaluation, Health Education, Athletic Training, Overcoming Obstacles, Public Health, Health Promotion, Exercise Therapy, Motivational Skills, Needs Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Medical History Documentation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders: American Psychological Association
  • Healthy and Sustainable Foods and Products: University of Michigan
  • Clinical Research in Healthcare: EDUCBA
  • Caring for the caregivers: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation: University of Colorado System
  • Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School: University of Colorado System
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Patient Care Technician Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Equine Welfare and Management: University of California, Davis
  • Pharmacokinetics: Drug Dosing in Renal Disease: Taipei Medical University

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