Disease & Disorders Courses and Certifications

Schizophrenia

2134 ratings at Coursera

Explore the nature of schizophrenia through scientific methods in this 5-week course by Wesleyan University. Learn about symptoms, brain imaging studies, psychological theories, and current treatments.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases

Understanding how pathogens cause infections and how infectious diseases are transmitted is crucial for preventing and controlling the spread of illnesses. In this course, you will learn how diseases like the common flu spread, the mechanisms behind ba…

• Coursera
• 7 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

History of Mental Illness

107 ratings at Coursera

Explore the history of mental illness, its classifications, treatments, and cultural influences in this 5-week course offered by Wesleyan University.

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

Through My Eyes - Intellectual Disability Healthcare around the World

Learn, from personal stories, the daily life and challenges faced by those with intellectual disabilities.

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

Well and Able - Improving the Physical Health of People with Intellectual Disability

Explore health issues affecting people with intellectual disabilities in this 5-week course by the University of Queensland. Ideal for medical professionals and educators.

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

Microcredential

Intellectual Disability Healthcare

Improve healthcare for people with intellectual disabilities with this 14-week course from the University of Queensland. Learn about barriers, enablers, and best practices.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $387.00
• 3 courses

Overview & Management of Parkinson’s Disease

1 review

Provides an overview of Parkinson’s disease, including risk factors, stages, symptoms, medications and treatments. Explores the experience of aperson with Parkinson’s disease, as well as, special care considerations when hospitalized.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown

114 ratings at Coursera

Explore the Zika virus phenomenon with the University of Geneva's 8-week course. Learn about its epidemiology, transmission, symptoms, treatment, and societal impact.

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

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Introduction to Hearing Loss

464 ratings at Coursera

Disorders of the ear range from simple, easily treated entities (such as wax or cerumen impaction) to the highly complex (such as permanent hearing loss).

• Coursera
• 3 hours 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Infectious Disease Modelling

Imperial College London's 13-week course on infectious disease modelling using R. Gain hands-on experience in coding models and understanding disease control strategies.

• Coursera
• 13 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Cáncer de próstata

156 ratings at Coursera

A 4-week course by Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, focusing on prostate cancer, its risk factors, diagnosis, classification, staging, and treatment.

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

Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Care

Explore Alzheimer's disease and dementia care in a 5-week course by the University System of Maryland. Ideal for caregivers and healthcare professionals, it covers symptoms, treatments, and caregiving strategies.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Barcelona

Prehospital care of acute stroke and patient selection for endovascular treatment using the RACE scale

109 ratings at Coursera

Learn to manage acute stroke emergencies with the University of Barcelona's 4-week course. Gain knowledge on stroke treatments, Stroke Code protocol, and the use of the RACE scale. Ideal for emergency health professionals.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Zurich

Myocardial Infarction

393 ratings at Coursera

A 5-week course by the University of Zurich on understanding and preventing myocardial infarction, aimed at medical education and public awareness.

• Coursera
• 1 day 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Osaka University

The Immune System: New Developments in Research - Part 1

1 review

Basic principles of immunology including the latest topics leading to novel therapeutic approaches.

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