Free Online Public Health Courses & MOOCs

OpenWHO

World Health Organization

Clinical Care Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (OpenWHO)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

Dive into essential clinical skills with our Clinical Care Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) course. This intensive online program is tailored for healthcare professionals working in ICUs of low to middle-income countries. Learn how to effectively diagnose and treat severe respiratory infections, including pneumonia, ARDS, sepsis, and shock, ensuring the best possible patient outcomes.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Health Virology Bacteriology

OpenWHO

World Health Organization

COVID-19: Operational Planning Guidelines and COVID-19 Partners Platform to support country preparedness and response (OpenWHO)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

Discover essential strategies for preparedness and response to COVID-19 with this UN-backed online course from WHO. Master Operational Planning Guidelines and utilize the COVID-19 Partners Platform to bolster your country's ability to manage the pandemic effectively.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Health Virology Bacteriology

FutureLearn

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine,Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics - FIND,African Society for Laboratory Medicine - ASLM

COVID-19 Diagnostics and Testing (FutureLearn)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

Discover the latest recommendations on COVID-19 diagnostics and testing with this FutureLearn course. Gain insights into improving testing capacity, especially in resource-limited environments, and learn about the pivotal part diagnostics play in managing and containing outbreaks of infectious diseases like COVID-19.

No sessions available

3 Weeks

Health Diagnosis Testing

FutureLearn

University of Edinburgh,Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

COVID-19 Critical Care: Understanding and Application (FutureLearn)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

Dive into a 6-week program designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for providing critical care during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This course focuses on understanding the complexities of managing critically ill patients, applying best practices in treatment, and ensuring the safety of both patients and healthcare providers.

Available now

5-12 Weeks

Health Virology Global Health

FutureLearn

Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics - FIND

Laboratory Training for COVID-19 Molecular Testing (FutureLearn)

Health & Society

Discover how to establish efficient and effective COVID-19 testing protocols within your laboratory setting through this FutureLearn course. Gain critical knowledge on planning, execution, and analysis of molecular tests for SARS-CoV-2, enabling you to contribute significantly to the fight against the ongoing global health crisis.

No sessions available

1 Week

Health Testing Public Health

FutureLearn

University of Melbourne

COVID-19: Global Health Perspectives (FutureLearn)

Health & Society

Dive into a comprehensive analysis of how various health systems, governments, and communities have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. This course examines the differing impacts and strategies employed worldwide, providing insights into what is needed for effective pandemic preparedness. Equip yourself with knowledge on strengthening global health systems for future crises.

No sessions available

4 Weeks

Health Health Systems Global Health

FutureLearn

The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust

Grief, Loss, and Dying During COVID-19 (FutureLearn)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

During the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, our experiences with death and grieving have been profoundly altered. This online course delves into how we're navigating these changes and offers guidance on helping individuals cope with grief and loss. Understand the impact of the pandemic on bereavement and learn practical ways to support those dealing with loss as they process their experiences and envision a future.

No sessions available

4 Weeks

Health Public Health Death

FutureLearn

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Disease Outbreaks in Low and Middle Income Countries (FutureLearn)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

Understand the complexities of infectious disease outbreaks in low and middle-income countries through this insightful FutureLearn course. Gain knowledge on why these outbreaks occur, their global health impacts, and learn effective preparation and response strategies.

Available Now

3 Weeks

Health Global Health Diseases

FutureLearn

Public Health England

Prison Health: Managing Outbreaks of Tuberculosis in Prisons (FutureLearn)

Health & Society

Explore the critical issue of managing tuberculosis (TB) outbreaks within prisons on this enlightening course. Gain insights into recognizing symptoms, preventing spread, and implementing effective management strategies to protect both inmates and staff. Join global experts in addressing a significant public health concern.

Available Now

5-12 Weeks

Health Tuberculosis Public Health