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      University of California San Diego

      Drug Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Clinical Trials, Bioinformatics, Laboratory Research, Chemistry, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Affairs

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Behavioral Health, Preventative Care, Social Studies, Chronic Diseases, Health Informatics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Epidemiology for Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Epidemiology, Research Design, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Public Health, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Preventative Care, Program Evaluation, Infectious Diseases, Data Validation, Data Literacy, Chronic Diseases, Risk Analysis, Health Policy, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Methods, Sample Size Determination

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Genetics and Evolution

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Biostatistics, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Become an EMT

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Trauma Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Vital Signs, Maternal Health, Child Health, Pharmacotherapy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Pulmonology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Acute Care, Automated External Defibrillator, Respiratory Care, Medication Administration, Pharmacology, Neurology, Cardiology, Medical History Documentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Immunology: Adaptive Immune System

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Pathology, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Molecular Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Hong Kong

      Epidemics

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Community Health, Emergency Response, Preventative Care, Health Systems, Microbiology, Media and Communications, Risk Analysis, Laboratory Testing, Surveys

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Global Health Challenges and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Environmental Policy, Health Systems, Health Equity, Environment, Advocacy, Public Health, Health Disparities, Governance, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Health Care, Environmental Science, Mitigation, Public Policies, Research, Economics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Florida

      The Horse Course: Introduction to Basic Care and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Gynecology, Health Care, Behavior Management, Care Management, Preventative Care, Vital Signs, Anatomy, Infectious Diseases, Biology, First Aid, Psychology, Ancient History, Communication, World History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      977 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Zurich

      Myocardial Infarction

      Skills you'll gain: Echocardiography, Acute Care, Cardiology, Rehabilitation, Anatomy, Medical Emergency, Preventative Care, Critical Care, Chronic Diseases, Emergency and Intensive Care, Physical Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Vital Signs, Pharmacology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      457 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Foundations of Public Health Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Sanitation, Program Evaluation, Health Assessment, Behavioral Health, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Environment Health And Safety, Community Health, Health Systems, Infectious Diseases, Behavioral Economics, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Public Policies, Preventative Care, Social and Human Services

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      645 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yale University

      Essentials of Global Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Care, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Health Disparities, Preventative Care, Environment Health And Safety, Maternal Health, Nutrition and Diet, Demography, Chronic Diseases

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular infectious disease courses

    • Drug Discovery : University of California San Diego
    • Stanford Introduction to Food and Health: Stanford University
    • Epidemiology for Public Health: Imperial College London
    • Introduction to Genetics and Evolution: Duke University
    • Become an EMT: University of Colorado System
    • Immunology: Adaptive Immune System: Imperial College London
    • Epidemics: The University of Hong Kong
    • Global Health Challenges and Governance: Imperial College London
    • The Horse Course: Introduction to Basic Care and Management: University of Florida
    • Myocardial Infarction: University of Zurich

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