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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Psychological First Aid

    Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Stress First Aid, Rapport Building, De-escalation Techniques, Psychosocial Assessments, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, Emergency Services, First Aid, Patient Assistance, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Patient Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Care, Mitigation, Mental Health

    ★ 4.8 (20K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Packt

    ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Internal Auditing, Safety Training, Emergency Response, Occupational Health, Safety Audits, Risk Analysis, Safety Standards, Risk Control, Environment Health And Safety, Accident Prevention, Risk Management, Health And Safety Standards, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Regulatory Compliance, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Organizational Development

    ★ 4.9 (18) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    RiskWise: Navigating Life, Health and the Unexpected

    Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Insurance Policies, Risk Management, Long Term Care, Wealth Management, Disabilities, Financial Planning, Health Policy, Health Care, Case Studies

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Coursera

    Well Being & Self Care: for Physical and Mental Health

    Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Stress Management, Positivity, Personal Care, Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Preventative Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Management, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Resilience, Behavior Management, Assertiveness

    ★ 4.7 (75) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Toronto

    The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness

    Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Disparities, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Psychiatry, Community Health, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Mental and Behavioral Health, Family Support, Cultural Sensitivity, Caregiving

    ★ 4.7 (603) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • S

    Sage Publications

    Communication Skills in Nursing, Health and Social Care

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Conflict Management, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Communication, Medical Privacy, Non-Verbal Communication, Collaboration, Trustworthiness, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Record Keeping, Communication Strategies, Team Collaboration, Professionalism, Communication, Nursing, Health Care, Business Ethics, Advocacy, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • S

    SkillUp

    Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Safety Training, Occupational Health, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Hazard Communication (HazCom), Safety Standards, Environment Health And Safety, Accident Prevention, Health And Safety Standards, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    How to Use a Network Policy on Google Kubernetes Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Containerization, Remote Access Systems, Cloud Computing

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Rights and Health in the Digital Age:Protection and Advocacy

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Patient Advocacy, Community Organizing, digital literacy, Social Justice, Health Equity, Case Studies, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Social Determinants Of Health, Digital Transformation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Medical Privacy, Health Technology, Data Security, Data Ethics, Safety and Security, Healthcare Ethics, Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Stress Management, Mental Health, Advocacy, Employee Assistance Programs, Disabilities, Personal Care, Occupational Health, Employee Relations, Labor Law, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Human Resource Policies, Preventative Care, Human Resources, Mental Health Therapies, Care Coordination, Health Care Administration

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Sanitation, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Climate Change Adaptation, Policy Development, Economic Development, Health Disparities, Public Health, Political Sciences, Economics, Supply And Demand

    ★ 4.7 (352) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Reducing Bias in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Workplace inclusivity, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Community Health, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Psychological First Aid: Johns Hopkins University
  • ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System: Packt
  • RiskWise: Navigating Life, Health and the Unexpected: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Well Being & Self Care: for Physical and Mental Health: Coursera
  • The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness: University of Toronto
  • Communication Skills in Nursing, Health and Social Care: Sage Publications
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Basics: SkillUp
  • How to Use a Network Policy on Google Kubernetes Engine: Google Cloud
  • Rights and Health in the Digital Age:Protection and Advocacy: Universidad de los Andes
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace: John Wiley & Sons

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