Harvard University Courses

Mechanical Ventilation for COVID-19

26 reviews

This course will provide licensed medical professionals with an understanding of mechanical ventilation so they can support the critical care team caring for patients receiving mechanical ventilation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

• Best of All Time

Human Anatomy: Musculoskeletal Cases

11 reviews

Learn the anatomy basic to understanding five musculoskeletal injuries commonly seen in primary care medicine and orthopedic clinical specialty practice. Follow hypothetical patients from injury to operating room.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 3-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Improving Global Health: Focusing on Quality and Safety

10 reviews

An introduction to the emerging field of global healthcare quality.

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

Humanitarian Response to Conflict and Disaster

9 reviews

Learn the principles guiding humanitarian response to modern emergencies, and the challenges faced in the field today.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

PredictionX: John Snow and the Cholera Epidemic of 1854

7 reviews

An in-depth look at the 1854 London cholera epidemic in Soho and its importance for the field of epidemiology.

• edX
• 1 week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Understanding the Progression of Neurodegenerative Diseases - Chiara Zurzolo - Radcliffe Institute

3 reviews

Explore innovative imaging techniques to study tunneling nanotubes in vivo and their potential role in understanding and treating incurable brain diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

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

The Opioid Crisis in America

30 ratings at edX

Learn about the opioid epidemic in the United States, including information about treatment and recovery from opioid addiction.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Prescription Drug Regulation, Cost, and Access: Current Controversies in Context

51 ratings at edX

Understand how the FDA regulates pharmaceuticals and explore debates on prescription drug costs, marketing, and testing.

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

Therapeutic Cancer Vaccines: Engaging the Immune System Through Science and Art

2 reviews

Exploring therapeutic cancer vaccines through science and art, this talk delves into materials engaging the immune system to combat cancer, blending scientific insights with artistic representation.

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

United States Health Policy

17 ratings at edX

Learn the essentials of U.S. health care policy from some of the nation's top experts.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 1-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Gun Violence: A Public Health Crisis

2 reviews

Experts discuss legal, political, and public health factors influencing gun violence prevention efforts in the US, exploring potential policy changes and practical solutions to address this crisis.

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

Global Health Case Studies from a Biosocial Perspective

5 ratings at edX

Reimagine global health problems with some of the leading global health thinkers and actors through a case-based biosocial framework.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Lessons from Ebola: Preventing the Next Pandemic

11 ratings at edX

Understanding the context for the Ebola outbreak: What went right, what went wrong, and how we can all do better.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Readings in Global Health (2017)

1 review

Learn about the most pressing issues in global health through a series of reviews and interviews with leading experts.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 3-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Living Long, Living Well: Aging with Flourish

1 review

Explore the biology of aging, learn about brain changes, and discover practical advice for living a long, healthy life in this informative Harvard Medical School seminar.

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