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Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview
by Rafael Ruiz De Castañeda , Antoine Flahault- 4.5
Approx. 19 hours to complete
This course proposes an overview of current global health challenges drawing on the insights of several academic disciplines including medicine, public health, law, economics, social sciences and humanities. Introduction to Global Health concepts The Relationship Between Health and Development by Petra Lantz Ecology and Public Health by Roderick John Lawrence The Environment, Sustainable Development and Health...
An Introduction to Global Health
by Flemming Konradsen- 4.8
Approx. 19 hours to complete
This course will provide you with an overview of the most important health challenges facing the world today. 3: How Changing Policies Impact Population's Health (S Whyte) Health Systems and Global Health Governance 1: NCDs and Health Care Systems (G Galea) 2: Financing Universal Health Coverage (A Bjerrum) 3: Health Care Facilities in Burkina Faso (H Samuelsen)...
Culminating Project in Health Informatics
by Ashwini S. Davison, M.D. , Harold P. Lehmann, MD, Ph.D.- 4.8
Approx. 14 hours to complete
This capstone course in the Health Informatics Specialization will allow learners to create a comprehensive plan for an informatics intervention of their choosing, and that will demonstrate to current or future employers the new skills obtained through the completion of this series of five courses in Health Informatics. A Proposed National Research and Development Agenda for Population Health informatics...
The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness
by Charmaine Williams- 4.7
Approx. 14 hours to complete
This course explores how our understanding of mental health and illness has been influenced by social attitudes and social developments in North America and around the world. 3 20th century mental health care 6 Community-based mental health care 3 interventions to promote community mental health 4 towards community that support mental health...
Global Health Policy
by Hiroshi Nishiura , Stuart Gilmour , Kenji Shibuya- 4.6
Approx. 11 hours to complete
In this course, learners will become familiar with principles and theories of global health problems, and major challenges and controversies in improving global population health as well as practical applications of quantitative methods to analyze and interpret issues and challenges for policy. 1-7 Japan’s Commitment to Global Health Pandemics and Health Security Responses...
Introduction to Climate Change and Health
by Robert Dubrow- 4.8
Approx. 15 hours to complete
Climate change is one of the greatest threats to human health in the 21st century. Yet these impacts to health are still not well recognized. · Explain how adaptation and mitigation strategies can reduce adverse health impacts of climate change and can generate substantial non-climate health benefits in a just and equitable manner....
Using clinical health data for better healthcare
by Tim Shaw- 4.6
Approx. 15 hours to complete
Digital health is rapidly being realised as the future of healthcare. Use health data and basic data analysis to inform and improve decision making and practice. Apply effective methods of communication of health data to facilitate safe and quality care. • Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre • Australian Digital Health Agency...
Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems
by William Brieger, DrPH- 4.6
Approx. 14 hours to complete
Welcome to our course on Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems for Global Health. During the course we will provide you with an overview of the main elements or building blocks of a health system based on the World Health Organization’s guidance. Understanding Health Systems (Part 1) Understanding Health Systems (Part 2)...
Global Adolescent Health
by Professor Susan Sawyer , Professor George Patton- 4.7
Approx. 29 hours to complete
This course will explore the dynamic factors affecting the health and wellbeing of young people around the world, and how important it is for individuals, communities and nations that we improve the health and life chances of this important population group. 10 Mental health and substance abuse: a global picture 11 What happens to mental health problems?...
Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2
by Gilbert Burnham, MD , Mija Ververs- 4.8
Approx. 12 hours to complete
This course, Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2, addresses public health issues of people affected by disasters, both natural or conflict-related. Module 2: Maternal and Newborn Health (Hannah Tappis) Introduction to Maternal and Newborn Health Maternal and Newborn Health Risks Maternal and Newborn Health Services Maternal and Newborn Health Services in Humanitarian Settings...