Ivy League Online Courses

Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

364 reviews

How can you tell if the bold headlines seen on social media are truly touting the next big thing or if the article isn't worth the paper it's printed on?

• Coursera
• 16 hours worth of material, 7 weeks long
• 6th Dec, 2021
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Mechanical Ventilation for COVID-19

24 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
• 2-5 hours a week, 1 week long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Crisis Resource Management

17 reviews

Learn the skills critical for effective teamwork in a crisis situation with focus on preparation, decision-making, and reflection across multidisciplinary teams.

• edX
• 3-6 hours a week, 12 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Princeton University

Buddhism and Modern Psychology

29 reviews

The Dalai Lama has said that Buddhism and science are deeply compatible and has encouraged Western scholars to critically examine both the meditative practice and Buddhist ideas about the human mind. This course will examine how Buddhism is faring under…

• Coursera
• 15 hours worth of material, 6 weeks long
• 1 week from now (20th Dec)
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us

50 reviews

The course is designed for a broad, general audience but will be particularly interesting for individuals working in healthcare, those considering a career as a healthcare professional, lay caregivers, those with an interest in personal health and fitnes…

• Coursera
• 13 hours worth of material, 6 weeks long
• 1 week from now (20th Dec)
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

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 long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Fundamentals of Clinical Trials

5 reviews

Clinical trials play a pivotal role in evidence-based medicine. This course will discuss the design, conduct, analysis, and interpretation of Phase I-IV clinical studies.

• edX
• 4-6 hours a week, 4 weeks long
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Humanitarian Response to Conflict and Disaster

8 reviews

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

• edX
• 3-4 hours a week, 5 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Human Anatomy: Musculoskeletal Cases

8 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
• 3-6 hours a week, 7 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Breast Cancer

7 reviews

Welcome to an Introduction to Breast Cancer! In this course, we’ll learn a bit about the leading cause of cancer in women worldwide – from the basic biology of the disease, to risk factors and prevention, to treatment modalities to survivorship. We’ll…

• Coursera
• 13 hours worth of material, 7 weeks long
• 6th Dec, 2021
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Princeton University

Bats, Ducks, and Pandemics: An Introduction to One Health Policy

3 reviews

Welcome to "Bats, Ducks, and Pandemics: An Introduction to One Health Policy". One Health is the concept that human, animal, and environmental/ecosystem health are linked. The concept provides a useful framework for examining complex health issues suc…

• Coursera
• 10 hours worth of material, 6 weeks long
• 3 days from now (13th Dec)
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action

2 reviews

Humans often fail to make rational decisions that affect their health. This course seeks to heighten understanding of the social and behavioral factors that contribute to health decisions and behaviors, with an ultimate goal of learning how to utilize th…

• Coursera
• 15 hours worth of material, 8 weeks long
• 2 weeks from now (27th Dec)
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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

2 reviews

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

• edX
• 2-5 hours a week, 8 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Dental Medicine

9 reviews

The mouth is the window into human health. This course provides an overview of dental medicine to engage, educate, excite and assist you in improving the oral health of your patients and members of your community. We will review topics in dental medicin…

• Coursera
• 10 hours worth of material, 7 weeks long
• 6th Dec, 2021
• 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
• 3-6 hours a week, 10 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)