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    • University of Colorado Boulder

      Ethical Issues in Computing Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Emerging Technologies, Health Care, Cybersecurity, Information Privacy, Health Technology, Self Service Technologies, Safety and Security

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • LearnQuest

      Edge Computing Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Infrastructure Security, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Cryptographic Protocols, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Hardware Architecture, Data Security, Distributed Computing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Brand Awareness Survey in Qualtrics

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Awareness, Market Research, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Brand Management, User Research

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free

      University of Minnesota

      의료기술 및 의료기술평가

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Regulatory Affairs, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Cost Benefit Analysis, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Policy, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Trials, Stakeholder Management, Payment Systems, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Arizona State University

      Curiosity: A Necessary Ingredient for Successful Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Design Thinking, Persona Development, Innovation, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, Customer Engagement, Problem Solving, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Northeastern University

      Introduction to Service Innovation and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Service Improvement, Service Design, Process Design, Business Process Improvement, Patient Flow, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Operations Management, Organizational Change, Health Care, Innovation, Change Management, Consumer Behaviour

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • IE Business School

      Marketing Management Essentials:The Marketing Plan Structure

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Customer Engagement, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Market Research, Market Analysis, Brand Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • University of Pittsburgh

      Mainstream Smart Home Technology as Assistive Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Health Technology, Disabilities, Long Term Care, End User Training and Support, Technical Consulting, Internet Of Things, Patient Evaluation, Interoperability, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, Emerging Technologies, Automation, Information Privacy, Security Controls

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of Houston

      Value-Based Care: Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Portfolio Management, Team Oriented, Project Closure, Care Coordination, Program Evaluation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Quality Improvement, Organizational Change, Change Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      The University of Edinburgh

      Human Rights-based Approach to Dignity in Care (DIGNISPACE)

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Interactive Learning, Diversity Training, Education and Training, Discussion Facilitation, Patient Education and Support, Caregiving, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Advocacy, Health Care, Nursing

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free
      Free

      The George Washington University

      Vaccine Law and Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Equity, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Policy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Infectious Diseases, Patient Education And Counseling

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Politecnico di Milano

      Tools and Practices for Addressing Pandemic Challenges

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Epidemiology, Health Technology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Social Work, Public Health, Mental Health, Health Informatics, Health Care, Surveys, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Community Health, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular healthcare courses

    • Ethical Issues in Computing Applications: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Edge Computing Fundamentals: LearnQuest
    • Create a Brand Awareness Survey in Qualtrics: Coursera Project Network
    • 의료기술 및 의료기술평가: University of Minnesota
    • Curiosity: A Necessary Ingredient for Successful Innovation: Arizona State University
    • Introduction to Service Innovation and Management: Northeastern University
    • Marketing Management Essentials:The Marketing Plan Structure: IE Business School
    • Mainstream Smart Home Technology as Assistive Technology: University of Pittsburgh
    • Value-Based Care: Capstone Project: University of Houston
    • Human Rights-based Approach to Dignity in Care (DIGNISPACE): The University of Edinburgh

    Frequently Asked Questions about Healthcare

    Healthcare is the prevention and treatment of illness as well as the improvement of wellbeing by medical professionals. This term can be used to describe healthcare provided to individuals, but often refers to the healthcare delivery systems responsible for providing health services to communities more broadly, including entire countries. Access to healthcare is thus important for promoting and maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of the general public.

    Healthcare is especially important to learn about because it is becoming more complex as health economics change. In the United States and other countries, the question of how to provide affordable and effective health insurance has been a politically challenging one, as healthcare costs have grown alongside aging populations - and existing government policies to ensure healthcare access have struggled to keep up. The provision of insurance and health services more broadly may be covered by public entities, private companies, or both, and different countries are attempting to meet these needs with different combinations of policy frameworks.

    As in other areas of the economy, the growing use of information technology holds promise to transform this sector. Health informatics is helping medical professionals manage patient data far more efficiently, facilitating better treatment and enhanced collaboration between different healthcare providers. The power of this approach will be further enhanced by advances in artificial intelligence (AI), which will allow doctors to harness more information for diagnosis and develop data-driven decision support systems for the evaluation of different treatments for patients.‎

    The functioning of the healthcare system depends on not only doctors and nurses but on the skilled healthcare administration professionals who manage hospitals and clinics where they work. These administrators are responsible for ensuring the coordination of everything that goes into the effective delivery of healthcare services as well as the financial sustainability of their operations.

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, these healthcare administrators and healthcare services managers are in high demand, with jobs in this area expected to grow much faster than the rest of the economy over the next decade. These roles are also highly paid; in 2019, they earned a median annual salary of $100,980.‎

    Yes! There are opportunities to learn about a wide range of health and wellness topics on Coursera, including courses and Specializations spanning multiple courses about healthcare specifically. You can learn about the business of healthcare, the laws and policy frameworks that govern it, or the ways that technology advances are creating new possibilities in the sector. Across all of these healthcare topics and more, you can learn from top-ranked institutions like Stanford University, Johns Hopkins University, Rutgers the State University of New Jersey, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Minnesota.‎

    If you have worked in any type of health care setting or been involved with a public health initiative, you may have some of the skills and experience necessary to learn more about health care. If you have experience in data management and evaluation, you may also have skills needed to learn health care. Some of the definitive skills you may need to have before studying any facet of health care include communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.‎

    Learning health care may be right for you if you interact with patients or health care organizations. The subject may benefit you if you want to fully understand the major challenges and key stakeholders of the U.S. health care system and how to improve the delivery of health care to patients. It may be the right subject for you to study if you want to better understand the business, costs, and quality initiatives of health care systems. The subject may be right for you if you want to learn advanced knowledge and skills to help assess current and future health care trends, identify changes and manage strategies in the health care landscape, or have an impact on the quality of health care delivery to patients whether it is at the local, national, or global level. If you are interested in learning more about the cutting-edge field of digital health care and the design, development, and implementation of digital health technologies, then learning the subject may be right for you.‎

    If you plan to work in administrative roles, some subjects related to health care that you can study include data management, business leadership, and economics. If you are interested in the high-tech area of health care, you could study artificial intelligence and machine learning, as these subjects will greatly impact the science, practice, and business of health care and medicine.‎

    You could follow a common career path with a focus on patient care in a hospital or other type of health setting if you study health care. Another common career path for someone in health care is in the supporting fields of health care IT systems, the development of eHealth platforms, or the development of systems that monitor everything from patient safety to workplace quality improvements. Another common career path is health care administration. There are many common, yet varied, career paths for someone in health care.‎

    Online Healthcare courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Healthcare skills. Choose from a wide range of Healthcare courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Healthcare, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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