Health & Medicine Courses and Certifications

Targeted Approaches with Radiotherapy for Cancer

3 reviews

Explore targeted radiotherapy approaches for cancer treatment, including motion management, SABR, and hadron therapy. Learn about clinical research advancements and potential new applications.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Diagnosing and Treating Cataracts

3 reviews

Comprehensive overview of cataract diagnosis, treatment, and surgical techniques, including new approaches and special considerations for various patient conditions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

An Introduction to Palliative Care

3 reviews

Explore palliative care's impact through expert insights, patient stories, and practical advice. Learn when and how this holistic approach can enhance quality of life for patients and families.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Prescribing Drugs for an Aging Population

3 reviews

Insights on managing multiple medications for the elderly, addressing challenges in drug absorption, metabolism, and interactions to optimize health outcomes for aging populations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Innovating in Health Care

60 ratings at edX

Find innovation opportunities in health care technology, management, consulting, or investing by examining health care cost, quality, and access.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 6-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Strengthening Community Health Worker Programs

24 ratings at edX

Learn to deliver high-quality primary health care at scale through national community health worker programs.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Practical Improvement Science in Health Care: A Roadmap for Getting Results

14 ratings at edX

Learn the skills and tools of improvement science to make positive changes in health, healthcare, and your daily life.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Universal Health Care - Thailand's Road to Sustainability

Explore Thailand's journey to sustainable universal healthcare with insights from Dr. Somsak Chunharas on leadership, social security, and policy implementation challenges.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Leading as a Surgeon and Writer - Atul Gawande on Leadership in Healthcare

Atul Gawande shares insights on leadership in medicine, writing, and public health, discussing patient safety, culture change, and the impact of his work on healthcare systems globally.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Defining Health - How Health and Disease Are Defined in Societies

Exploring gender's impact on health definitions, care responsibilities, and risk factors across societies through expert panel discussions and interdisciplinary perspectives.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reflections on Leading India's National Health Organizations

Insights from India's former Health Secretary on leading national health initiatives, focusing on strategy, evidence-based decision-making, and overcoming challenges in public health administration.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Supercommittee Collapse and America's Healthcare Future

Examining implications of Congressional budget decisions on U.S. healthcare, focusing on potential Medicare cuts, policy changes, and their impact on healthcare costs and delivery systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Contagion - Exploring Modern Epidemics: Big Data in Epidemiology - Part 3

Experts discuss using big data to understand and predict modern epidemics, exploring innovative approaches in medical intelligence, evolutionary biology, and genetics for improved disease management and public health.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Contagion: Exploring Modern Epidemics - Part 2 of 5

Exploring modern epidemics and innovative solutions like gene drives to combat diseases. Discusses ethical considerations and community involvement in biotechnology applications.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Contagion - Exploring Modern Epidemics: Infectious Disease - Part 1

Explore modern epidemics with leading experts discussing infectious diseases, genomics, and public health challenges. Gain insights into global health threats and cutting-edge research in epidemiology.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video