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Infectious Disease Courses

Infectious disease courses can help you learn epidemiology, infection control methods, and the biology of pathogens. You can build skills in outbreak investigation, data analysis, and public health communication. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for analyzing disease trends and modeling software for predicting outbreaks, that support applying your knowledge in real-world health scenarios.


Popular Infectious Disease Courses and Certifications


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    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biology

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Introduction to Indoor Air Quality

    Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Cleanliness, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Monitoring, Laboratory Testing, Occupational Health, Safety Standards, Environmental Engineering, Thermal Management, Respiratory Care, Mechanical Ventilation, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention

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    University of Copenhagen

    Diabetes – the Essential Facts

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Care, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Exercise Science, Surgery, Health Policy

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Genetics and Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

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    SkillUp

    Machine Learning for Medical Data

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Health Informatics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Software, Clinical Informatics, Statistical Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Modeling, Electronic Medical Record System, Machine Learning Algorithms, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Evaluation, Data Analysis

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    University of Colorado System

    Become an EMT

    Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Airway Management, Trauma Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Medical History Documentation, Patient Communication, Child Health, Childbirth, Automated External Defibrillator, Medical Terminology, Health Assessment, Maternal Health, Patient Advocacy, Basic Patient Care, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Medication Administration, Cardiology, Pharmacology

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    University of California, Davis

    Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Spatial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Data Presentation, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Land Management, Heat Maps, Data Sharing, Epidemiology, Community Health, Metadata Management, Image Analysis, Project Management, Data Visualization Software

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Epidemiology, Public Health, Crisis Intervention, Infectious Diseases, Surveys, Community Health, Sanitation, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Infant Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Nutrition Education

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Western Australia

    Blood Film Morphology - A Practical Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Hematology, Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Medical Laboratory, Clinical Laboratory Science, Analytical Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Image Analysis, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics

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    SkillUp

    Foundations of AI in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Informatics, Clinical Research, Artificial Intelligence, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Health Informatics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Evaluation, Data Analysis

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    Lecturio

    Cardiovascular Disorders: Medical-Surgical Nursing

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiac Surgery, Chronic Diseases, Patient Education And Counseling, Cardiology, Medical Surgical Nursing, Care Management, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Nursing Care, Perioperative Care, Diagnostic Tests, Hemodynamics, Nursing Process, Blood Pressure, Clinical Assessment, Physiology, Anatomy

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research Methodologies, Health Policy, Public Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Maternal Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function: Rice University
  • Introduction to Indoor Air Quality: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Diabetes – the Essential Facts: University of Copenhagen
  • Introduction to Genetics and Evolution: Duke University
  • Machine Learning for Medical Data : SkillUp
  • Become an EMT: University of Colorado System
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS): University of California, Davis
  • Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2: Johns Hopkins University
  • Blood Film Morphology - A Practical Guide: University of Western Australia
  • Foundations of AI in Healthcare: SkillUp

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