Everything we do in healthcare has to be discovered and thoroughly tested before it can be put into practice. In this course, you will explore clinical research – its challenges and its huge benefits to...
Build your confidence to address ethical questionsEthics play an important role in healthcare, and need to be considered by health professionals and patients alike. On this course, you will get a practical introduction to ethics,...
Learn about antimicrobial stewardship in the Gulf, Middle East and North AfricaOn this course, you’ll examine the threat of antimicrobial resistance in the Middle East, Gulf and North Africa and learn how best to tackle...
Learn about the fascinating field of liver transplantationThis course covers the history of liver transplantation, from early experiments in the late 1960s to exciting new technological advances in organ preservation happening today. You will find...
Improve and measure your pharmacist servicesThe Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) guidelines are a set of standards laid out by the World Health Organisation to ensure pharmacists provide high-quality services to every patient. On this three-week...
Improve your confidence and skills in helping your patients manage their weightLifestyle behaviours related to weight management are important in treating chronic disease, but clinicians often lack confidence and skills in having discussions about we...
Learn how to manage common presentations seen in Critical Care Units Critical care is an emerging specialty in hospitals and, with an increasing population living with multiple co-morbidites, the burden on Critical Care Units is...
Gain dentistry experience online before applying for a degree in dentistry
This course offers prospective dental students everywhere the chance to better understand what it’s like to be a dental student, how to ace the...
Explore the use and implications of nanotechnology in medicineNanotechnology is used to control and manipulate nanometer-sized matter with nanometer precision. This can be atoms, molecules, or larger biological structures such as DNA or living cel...
Learn what personalised care is and how the whole population can benefitAs the NHS moves towards a more personalised health and care system, it’s important for people to have a clear idea of what this...
Get an introduction to health technology assessment (HTA)This online course provides a short, interactive introduction to health technology assessment (HTA), based on the University of Glasgow’s successful online distance-learning programme, the MSc...
This free online course will provide healthcare professionals with a basic grounding in genomic medicine. It will introduce you to new genomic technologies, which are revolutionising medicine and will, in time, provide the mainstay of...
The course offers an opportunity to network with other learners and with the creators of the course through discussions, graphs and social networking features and to share knowledge with other learners and professionals. By completing...
Learn about a new discipline aiming to ensure medical research reaches patients. Translational medicine, also known as translational science or translational research, is a new, growing discipline in medicine that aims to ensure research flows...
Discover ideas about how to optimise prescribing in Primary CareAntimicrobial resistance is a growing problem and everyone can play a part in tackling this issue. This course will look at many aspects of antibiotic prescribing...
Learn how to onboard clients and health screen in a fitness setting. This two-week course provides you with the knowledge you need as a health and fitness professional to successfully prepare your client for a...
Build an online fitness community with engaging content for client retention. This online Short Course outlines how fitness professionals can develop retention strategies to maintain existing clients, keep programs and business fresh, value-add to ex...
Help your undergraduate and postgraduate learners to learn effectivelyThis online course will focus on the importance of the learning environment for teaching and facilitating learning among undergraduate and postgraduate learners. You’ll find out o...
Harness the power of data to improve health and social care servicesUsing data well can be a powerful tool in health and social care. It can be used to develop new services, influence strategies, inform...
Develop your understanding of lead poisoning and public health policy This course offers learners the chance to learn why tackling lead poisoning is important and explore how lead poisoning impacts health services and policy around...