Health & Fitness courses

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What is the one thing that all cancers have in common? They begin as mutant or rebel cells! In this course we will explore how changes in cancer genetics and epigenetics enables these cells to...

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Learn how to interpret medical literature to make guided patient care decisionsOn this course, you will learn how to apply the key principles of evidence-based medicine in practice. You will explore the basic applications of...

4.7

Gain an introduction to ECG assessment and ECG interpretationThis free online course will equip you with an introductory understanding of ECG assessment and interpretation, which will support the further hands-on training that is needed to...

4.5

Explore harm reductionOver the past decades, drug use is increasingly recognised through a public health and human rights perspective. The evidence-based harm reduction approach is based on years of global experiences and evaluated by extensive...

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Find out how to better support people with dementia at the end of lifeA range of research has shown that the end-of-life care needs of people with dementia, and their families, are poorly understood and...

4.84

Explore the key principles of pharmacokinetics and how to apply themOn this course you will learn about the principles of clinical pharmacokinetics, including factors that affect the absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and binding of dru...

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Learn how innovative medical devices are designed, produced and regulatedMajor advances in technology are driving innovation in healthcare. On this course, you will explore the global landscape of medical device trends by looking at the...

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Good internship programs are vital for training healthcare providers well - that’s why effective pharmacy preceptors, the teachers who guide students through their pharmacy training, are so important. This course will provide those looking to...

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Discover why exercise is important in treating and preventing diseasesOver recent years, the full health benefits of exercise have become well established. Perceptions within the healthcare sector of exercise and its prescription as a treatment...

Learn how to provide patient-centred careStigma negatively affects access to care and the quality of treatment received by patients with a substance use disorder (SUD). On this two-week course, you’ll explore the stigma surrounding addiction...

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Learn how to offer effective support to new and expecting parentsDuring pregnancy and the year after birth, many women can be affected by mood changes, anxiety disorders, and depression. Women report that a key barrier...

4.85

Explore the role nurses play around the worldAre you interested in a career in nursing? Prepare with this course where you will explore how nursing contributes to the health and well-being of individuals and communities...

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Learn about health research and explore opportunities to get involved. Have you ever wondered how doctors and nurses know what treatment or care to give? It’s only through health research that healthcare professionals find new...

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Discover the tools needed for healthcare innovationOn this four-week course from the University of Bath and the West of England AHSN, you’ll be introduced to some of the tools and techniques that individuals and teams...

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Learn first aid - you could save someone’s lifeThousands of lives a year could be saved if more of us knew basic first aid. This 2-week course is a basic guide to first aid. You...

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Explore new ways to promote public healthDuring this course, you’ll gain the tools and skills to design and implement your own health promotion program. You will explore the ‘Healthy Monday’ concept including how The Monday...

4.61

Understand the key principles of medicine administrationOn this course you will learn about the underlying principles and procedures of medicine administration. You will consider the legislation and guidance surrounding medicines administration, inc...

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Develop your understanding of cancer causation and treatmentCancer Research UK estimates that 1 in 2 people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. So understanding cancer, and the development of new...

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Learn how global health priorities and problems are addressedThe promotion of global health is central to the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. People-centred health services are needed to respond to health challenges and...

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Discover the science behind the ageing processThe “why” and “how” of ageing has puzzled mankind ever since it questioned its place in the universe. However, it was only after infectious diseases became more controlled and...