Disease & Disorders Courses and Certifications

Understanding Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

1308 reviews

This course aims to improve understanding and awareness of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

• Independent
• 6 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

• Best of All Time

Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

1656 reviews

Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), offering university-quality education about TBI covering the spectrum from mild concussion through to severe injury.

• Independent
• 5 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

University of Cape Town

Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education

30 reviews

This course is about caring for and educating children (and youth) with severe to profound intellectual disability.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Addicted Brain

23 reviews

This is a course about addiction to drugs and other behaviors. It will describe what happens in the brain and how this information helps us deal with and overcome addiction. It will also discuss other topics such as government policy and our vulnerabilit…

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

Bacteria and Chronic Infections

8 reviews

This course will give you an introduction to bacteria and chronic infections. Leading experts in the field will make you familiar with the fundamental concepts of microbiology and bacteriology such as single cell bacteria, biofilm formation, and acute an…

• Coursera
• 9 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Antibiotic Stewardship

721 ratings at Coursera

Improve clinical outcomes by optimizing antibiotic practices. Learn principles of appropriate use, management of common infections, and development of antimicrobial stewardship programs.

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

Say Goodbye to Heartburn - Understanding and Managing GERD

1 review

Comprehensive overview of GERD: causes, symptoms, complications, and management strategies. Learn lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, and medications to relieve discomfort and improve quality of life.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AIDS: Fear and Hope

425 ratings at Coursera

Explore HIV/AIDS biology, societal impacts, and scientific progress. Gain insights into transmission, testing, living with HIV, patient care, prevention, and future prospects.

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

Sleep Deprivation: Habits, Solutions, and Strategies Teach-Out

56 ratings at Coursera

Explore the impact of sleep deprivation on health and learn practical strategies to improve sleep habits and quality for better overall wellbeing and community health.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Hearing Loss in Children

234 ratings at Coursera

This course addresses gaps currently existing in the health education curriculum for pediatric hearing loss and gives learners the foundational knowledge that can be applied immediately in a broad range of health, educational, and home settings.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Extracellular Vesicles in Health and Disease

104 ratings at Coursera

Explore extracellular vesicles' role in health and disease, covering their functions in physiology, cancer, and various organ systems. Gain insights into cell communication and potential therapeutic applications.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Disease Clusters

316 ratings at Coursera

Explore disease clusters, their investigation methods, and community involvement. Learn to analyze unusual health patterns and understand the challenges in identifying causes.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Vision, Eye Defects and Diseases

5 reviews

Comprehensive overview of eye anatomy, vision physiology, common defects, and diseases. Covers cataract, glaucoma, retinopathy, and surgical treatments through animations suitable for medical students and patient education.

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

The Open University

Infection and immunity

49 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

Acute and Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Comprehensive Review

672 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)