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Neuroscience Reconstructed: Genetics and Development (edX)

This course will cover the basic concepts in neurogenetics; introduce the fields of genomics, transcriptomics, translatomics; classical and cutting-edge experimental approaches; and how integrative simulation can be used to derive biological meaning from genetics data and build bridges from genetics all the way to [...]

Bioética (edX)

Profundiza, desde la mirada de la bioética, en los problemas que se originan en la interacción de la vida con la tecnología para favorecer la toma de decisiones que protejan los derechos humanos y valores como la vida, la salud, la libertad, la intimidad, la diversidad, entre otros.

Introducción al quirófano (edX)

En este curso en línea se revisarán todos los procedimientos rutinarios que se llevan a cabo en el quirófano para poder integrarse con eficacia en el equipo que va a practicar una intervención quirúrgica. En este curso de medicina conocerás con detalle las técnicas y métodos que caracterizan a [...]

Mpox: Understanding the Epidemiology and the Potential Threat (FutureLearn)

Gain an understanding of monkeypox (mpox) and learn to identify its symptoms and signs to better protect yourself and others. Understand the epidemiology of monkeypox. Monkeypox (mpox) is a rare infectious disease that can be passed from person to person. On this two-week course, you’ll learn how to protect [...]

Supporting Medicine Use by Older People with Visual and/or Hearing Impairment (FutureLearn)

Examine the medicine-related challenges that older people with sensory impairment experience and how we can improve their care.  On this four-week course, you’ll learn how to support the safe and effective use of medicines by older people with sensory impairment.

Antivaccination and Vaccine Hesitancy (edX)

Join us on AVAXX101 to increase your understanding of vaccine hesitancy, and get equipped to respond to antivaccination claims. In 2019 the World Health Organization listed vaccine hesitancy as one of the top ten threats to global health. Vaccine hesitancy is the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate. Even though [...]

Able-Minded - Mental Health and People with Intellectual Disability (edX)

Gain an understanding of mental health issues and ethical decision-making for people with intellectual disability. This health course will focus on the mental health issues of people with intellectual disability. You will learn about the complexities of diagnosing mental health issues in people with intellectual disabilities and the types [...]

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

Learn how to help those with intellectual disability achieve better health. This health course will examine the specific physical health issues that affect people with an intellectual disability including, oral health, syndrome specific health issues, health communication, especially for non-verbal patients, sexual health, and interactions between tertiary and primary [...]

Through my Eyes – Intellectual Disability Healthcare around the World (edX)

Learn, from personal stories, the daily life and challenges faced by those with intellectual disabilities. This health course focuses on the stories of people with intellectual disabilities around the world, as well as their families and supporters. You will learn about the challenges and aid received in healthcare for [...]

Introduction to Biomedical Imaging (edX)

Discover how biomedical imaging technologies are complementary and what information they provide to health professionals. Imaging technologies form a significant component of the health budgets of all developed economies, and most people need advanced imaging such as MRIs, X-Rays and CT Scans (or CAT Scans) during their life. Many [...]