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Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action
by Marney White- 4.8
Approx. 15 hours to complete
Humans often fail to make rational decisions that affect their health. This course seeks to heighten understanding of the social and behavioral factors that contribute to health decisions and behaviors, with an ultimate goal of learning how to utilize these factors in improving public health efforts. Welcome to the course 1....
Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health
by Dr. Karin Yeatts , Dr. Lorraine Alexander- 4.6
Approx. 7 hours to complete
Often called “the cornerstone” of public health, epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of diseases, health conditions, or events among populations and the application of that study to control health problems. This course explores public health issues like cardiovascular and infectious diseases – both locally and globally – through the lens of epidemiology....
Dermatology: Trip to skin
by Irina Sergeeva- 4.3
Approx. 6 hours to complete
We invite you to the amazing trip to the skin. You will learn about the structure and functions of your skin, how does it change and interact with the environment. In our course, we will talk about different skin diseases, as well as how to treat them. Let's take a trip to the skin together!...
Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education
by Caren Stalburg, MD, MA- 4.7
Approx. 21 hours to complete
This course provides those involved in educating members of the health professions an asynchronous, interdisciplinary, and interactive way to obtain, expand, and improve their teaching skills. These skills can then be applied within their own professional context, with a variety of learners, extending across many stages. After completing this course, learners will:...
Essential Epidemiologic Tools for Public Health Practice
by Aruna Chandran, MD, MPH- 4.7
Approx. 4 hours to complete
In order to make a difference in the health and well-being of a population, we must understand the burden of all problems and conditions that affect the population, as well as how well our efforts to mitigate these problems are actually working. Role of Epidemiology in Public Health Introduction to Course...
Population Health During A Pandemic: Contact Tracing and Beyond
by Bettina Beech , Lechauncy Woodard , William Elder , Camille Leugers , Kristin Kassaw , Gregorio Gomez , Joel Blumberg , Omar Matuk-Villazon , Helen Valier , Luis Torres , Winston Liaw , David Buck , Kenya Steele , Michelle Carroll Turpin , Omolola Adepoju , Ruth Bush , Leah Fowler , Vanessa K. Tilney , Jessica Mantel , Kimberly Pilkinton , Brian Reed , Steven Starks, M.D. , FAPA , Kendra Smith, Ph.D. , Kathleen Jones- 4.8
Approx. 22 hours to complete
Throughout history, pandemics have devastated populations and changed the trajectory of mankind. The global effects of the current COVID-19 pandemic have disproportionately affected certain regions and population groups. This course provides an overview of the far-reaching impact of COVID-19 and presents contact tracing as a tool to mitigate the spread of the disease....
Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach
by William Eaton, PhD , Wietse A. Tol, PhD , Ramin Mojtabai, MD- 4.7
Approx. 11 hours to complete
Public Mental Health is the application of the principles of medicine and social science to prevent the occurrence of mental and behavioral disorders and to promote mental health of the population. This course illustrates the principles of public health applied to depressive disorder, including principles of epidemiology, transcultural psychiatry, health services research, and prevention....
COVID-19 Contact Tracing For Nursing Professionals
by Tracy McManaman-Bridges , Bettina Beech , Lechauncy Woodard- 4.7
Approx. 11 hours to complete
Covid-19 Contact Tracing For Nursing Professionals Approval Statement: This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. *CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT PROVIDED FOR TEXAS NURSES IF YOU SELECT THE OPTION TO OBTAIN A COURSERA CERTIFICATE FOR $49*...
Global Quality Maternal and Newborn Care
by Michelle Telfer , Joan Combellick- 4.8
Approx. 18 hours to complete
This course is designed for administrators, advocates, policy makers, clinicians, and service users. It will give you the background, recommendations, and tools you need to address issues related to high quality maternal and newborn care in your own setting. Maternal and Newborn Health Welcome to the Course Meet Your Instructors Sustainable Development Goals...
Foundations of Health Equity Research
by Lisa A. Cooper, M.D. , Tanjala S. Purnell, PhD MPH- 4.8
Approx. 15 hours to complete
Introduces students to the core principles of health equity research. Covers topics such as defining health equity, engaging community and policy stakeholders, patient-centeredness, cultural competence, and dissemination of research findings. Content will recognize different geographic, cultural, and social contexts where health inequities occur. Course Overview and Introduction to Health Equity Research...