Health & Medicine Courses and Certifications

Focus on Opioid Use Disorder and Treatment: The Genetics of Addiction-How Discovery Is Informing the Path Forward for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment, Intervention, and Prevention

Explore groundbreaking research on addiction genetics, driving new standards in opioid use disorder treatment, intervention, and prevention. Learn how Penn Medicine tackles this complex public health crisis.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Opioid Use Disorder for Hospitalists in the Fentanyl Era

Equip hospitalists with strategies to address opioid use disorder in the fentanyl era, focusing on medication-assisted treatment and harm reduction approaches.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Penn Medicine Opioid Stewardship 2022: Comprehensive Pain Management: Opioids and Beyond

Explore strategies for judicious opioid prescribing, safe pain management, and harm reduction. Learn about new guidelines and Joint Commission requirements for healthcare professionals.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Rationing Care

Explore ethical frameworks for healthcare resource allocation, focusing on equality, prioritizing the worst-off, maximizing benefits, and promoting social usefulness.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Re-Imagining Emergency Department Care for Substance Use Disorders

Evidence-based recommendations for caring for Emergency Department patients with substance abuse issues, focusing on improving treatment approaches and patient outcomes.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Communication and Leadership during a Public Health Crisis

39 ratings at Coursera

Develop leadership and communication skills for effective crisis management in public health, focusing on teamwork, conflict resolution, and strategies to achieve common goals.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Connect with Diverse Audiences during a Public Health Crisis

19 ratings at Coursera

Learn to effectively communicate public health information by segmenting audiences, applying empathy, using persuasive strategies, and mastering media interviews to connect with diverse groups during crises.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children

302 ratings at Coursera

Welcome to the final course of lectures in your quest to master EMT basics. In this course, we will cover some of the highest-stress patient populations: pregnant patients and kids, also known as pediatrics.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation

828 ratings at Coursera

In this course you will find a comprehensive overlook of healthy practices in public schools in the USA, including: physical activity and nutrition in the school setting.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby

601 ratings at Coursera

In this course, you will learn some medical interventions and skills to keep newborns healthy in the days and weeks after they have been born.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Mindfulness and Well-being: Living with Balance and Ease

335 ratings at Coursera

Explore mindfulness practices to enhance resilience, balance, and well-being. Learn techniques for stress reduction, cultivating inner resources, and responding effectively to life's challenges.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings

Comprehensive introduction to diagnosing and managing chronic respiratory diseases in primary care settings, focusing on asthma and COPD. Covers global burden, diagnosis, treatment, and improving care practices.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods

2388 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive exploration of antimicrobial resistance, covering mechanisms, public health implications, and laboratory methods for identification and susceptibility testing.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Acute and Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Comprehensive Review

669 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive review of acute and chronic rhinosinusitis, covering anatomy, diagnosis, treatment, and surgical options. Equips healthcare professionals with knowledge to effectively manage sinus conditions.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Amsterdam;  Utrecht University

Ebola: Essential Knowledge for Health Professionals

164 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive training for health professionals on Ebola virus disease, covering epidemiology, transmission, clinical aspects, treatment approaches, and field experiences from MSF and NGO hospitals.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)