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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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    Case Western Reserve University

    Designing Your Personal Weight Loss Plan

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition Education, Goal Setting, Self-Discipline, Health And Wellness Coaching, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Smart Goals, Behavior Management, Exercise Science, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Precision Medicine, Biology, Physiology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Air Pollution – a Global Threat to our Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Pulmonology, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Public Health, Respiration, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environmental Science, Environmental Monitoring, Health Assessment, Physiology, Chronic Diseases, Vulnerability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Atención Primaria en Salud: El desafío de las Enfermedades no Transmisibles

    Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Care Coordination, Health Care, Care Management, Chronic Diseases, Health Systems, Family Support, Epidemiology, Patient-centered Care, Public Health

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

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition Care Plans, Nutrition Education, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Coaching, Public Health and Disease Prevention

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Technician Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Asepsis, Pharmacy, Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Patient-centered Care, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacist Assistance, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Intravenous Therapy, Healthcare Ethics, Sterile Procedure, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pharmacy Operations, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Infectious Diseases

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Patient Education And Counseling, Behavioral Health, Health Technology, Health Care, Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Project Management, Program Evaluation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Anatomy, Physiology, Life Sciences, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Cultural Diversity, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Taxonomy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Uso prudente de antimicrobianos en el entorno hospitalario

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Infection Control, Pharmacotherapy, Hand Hygiene, Hospital Medicine, Medication Therapy Management, Medical Prescription, Urinalysis, Infectious Diseases, Patient Evaluation, Microbiology, Clinical Practices, Surgical Suturing, Treatment Planning, Clinical Assessment

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Healthcare Ethics, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Health Systems, Political Sciences, Social Justice, Program Evaluation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Linear Regression in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Import/Export

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Airway Management, Critical Care, Respiratory Care, Mechanical Ventilation, Nursing Care, Patient Evaluation, Infection Control, Diagnostic Tests, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Infectious Diseases, Personal protective equipment, Oxygen Therapy, Patient Positioning, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Patient Communication

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    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Designing Your Personal Weight Loss Plan: Case Western Reserve University
  • Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Air Pollution – a Global Threat to our Health: University of Copenhagen
  • Atención Primaria en Salud: El desafío de las Enfermedades no Transmisibles: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Essentials: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Pharmacy Technician Intermediate: MedCerts
  • Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour: Universiteit Leiden
  • Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions: University of Alberta
  • Uso prudente de antimicrobianos en el entorno hospitalario: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach: Imperial College London

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