Infectious Diseases Courses and Certifications

AIDS: A Clinician's Perspective on the Modern Epidemic - Lecture 23

Dr. Margaret Craven explores AIDS as a modern epidemic, discussing its rapid global spread, medical and social factors, challenges in public health response, and future directions in treatment and prevention.

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

AIDS: Global Impact and Public Health Strategies - Lecture 1

Explore the global AIDS pandemic, its transmission, epidemiology, societal impacts, and public health strategies, with a focus on regional differences and local factors affecting the epidemic.

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

Malaria - The Global Challenge and Eradication Efforts - Lecture 17

Explore the history of malaria, its complexity, and global eradication efforts, focusing on Italy's successful campaign and its implications for future strategies.

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

Tropical Medicine as a Discipline - Historical Development and Colonial Context

Explore tropical medicine's origins, evolution, and sociopolitical implications in Western colonialism, revealing its Eurocentric approach and impact on global health perspectives.

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

Contagionism versus Anticontagionism in 19th Century Medicine - Lecture 13

Explore the 19th-century debate between contagionists and anticontagionists, examining their theories, key figures, and lasting impacts on public health policy and disease control.

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

Developing the SIR Model

267 ratings at Coursera

Explore infectious disease modeling using the SIR model, covering basic concepts, epidemic behavior, and factors affecting disease dynamics like R0, susceptibility, and interventions.

• Coursera
• 21 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Immunology: Immune System and Infectious Diseases

67 ratings at Coursera

Explore immune responses to diverse pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Learn about defense mechanisms, evasion strategies, and challenges in combating infectious diseases.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology

Explore molecular aspects of viruses and vaccines, gaining insights into infection mechanisms, prevention strategies, and diverse vaccine types. Ideal for aspiring researchers and bioscience professionals.

• Coursera
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Epidemics

228 ratings at Coursera

Explore the science behind epidemics, their origins, spread, and control. Learn from experts about crisis management, risk communication, and cutting-edge informatics in infectious disease prevention.

• Coursera
• 1 day 21 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Reflections from 40 Years Fighting International Epidemics

Gain insights from a seasoned infectious disease expert's 40-year career fighting global epidemics. Learn about past outbreaks, future preparedness, and the importance of medical humanities in public health.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Novartis

Lead Selection & Optimization

12 ratings at Coursera

Explore drug discovery stages, focusing on lead identification and optimization. Learn about screening assays, selection criteria, and structure-activity relationships through an antimalarial therapy case study.

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

Infection and immunity

44 ratings at OpenLearn

In this free course, Infection and immunity, you will be introduced to infectious diseases and to the biological agents that invade our bodies and cause them: pathogens. You will also learn about ...

• OpenLearn
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Physical and mental health for young children

7 ratings at OpenLearn

Practical strategies for adults to support and promote good physical and mental health in babies and young children, addressing current health concerns and global initiatives.

• OpenLearn
• 20 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Microcredential

Causes of Human Disease

1 review

Explore what causes human disease, through this flexible program of online courses. Earn 10 credits from the University of Leeds.

• FutureLearn
• 13 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 5 courses

Life Beyond Coronavirus - Flattening the Curve and Expert Perspectives

Expert panel discusses COVID-19 impacts, including flattening the curve, economic consequences, historical context, and future outlook, offering insights on public health measures, vaccine development, and societal changes.

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