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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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    Wesleyan University

    Creating Behavioral Change

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Behavior Management, Behavioral Management, Health Promotion, Experimentation, Health Education, Learning Theory

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Meditation & Breathwork, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Pain Management, Patient Referral, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Patient Communication, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Stress Management, Mental Health, Critical Thinking

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    233 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Understanding Psychosis

    Skills you'll gain: Psychosocial Assessments, Health Disparities, Psychiatry, Community Mental Health Services, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient Communication, Health Equity, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Rehabilitation, Trauma Care, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Education and Support, Mental Health Therapies, Pharmacology, Mental Health, Pharmacotherapy, Rapport Building, Driving engagement

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    Universidad de Chile

    Abordaje del riesgo suicida en adolescentes y jóvenes

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Pediatrics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emergency Response, Risk Analysis, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatric Assessments, Family Support, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental and Behavioral Health, Clinical Assessment, Media and Communications

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    Universidad de Chile

    Cuidados y procedimientos generales en la atención del recién nacido

    Skills you'll gain: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Infant Care, Nursing Care, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Life Support, Preventative Care, Epidemiology, Airway Management, Medical Equipment, Clinical Nutrition

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    2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Leadership for Healthcare Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Leadership Studies, Executive Presence, Strategic Communication, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Planning, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Leadership, Business Analysis Tools, Business Planning, Communication Strategies, Patient Safety, Innovation, Healthcare Project Management, Telehealth, Team Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards

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    Imperial College London

    A Guide to Healthcare Innovation: Principles and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Commercialization, Ideation, Health Technology, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Development, Cost Reduction

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Systems Biology and Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Software, Quantitative Research, Electrophysiology, Unsupervised Learning, Data Synthesis, Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Simulation and Simulation Software, Pharmacology, Science and Research, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, General Science and Research, Network Analysis, Biology

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Pillar #2: Drug Utilization - Drivers and Consequences

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Pharmacy, Patient Education and Support, Drug Development, Value-Based Care, Utilization Management, Health Policy, Patient Safety, Research Design, Epidemiology

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Introducción a la genética vegetal

    Skills you'll gain: Plant Operations and Management, Biotechnology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Transgender Medicine for General Medical Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Medication Therapy Management, Surgery, Patient-centered Care, Perioperative Care, Treatment Planning, Pharmacotherapy, Endocrinology, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Dignity in Care, Preventative Care

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Michigan Sport-Related Concussion Training Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Medical Emergency, Athletic Training, Injury Prevention, Trauma Care, Safety Training, Neurology, Care Management, Long Term Care, Emergency Response, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular health policy courses

  • Creating Behavioral Change: Wesleyan University
  • Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare: University of Minnesota
  • Understanding Psychosis: University of Michigan
  • Abordaje del riesgo suicida en adolescentes y jóvenes : Universidad de Chile
  • Cuidados y procedimientos generales en la atención del recién nacido: Universidad de Chile
  • Leadership for Healthcare Professionals: University of Michigan
  • A Guide to Healthcare Innovation: Principles and Practice : Imperial College London
  • Systems Biology and Biotechnology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Pillar #2: Drug Utilization - Drivers and Consequences: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introducción a la genética vegetal: Universitat Politècnica de València

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