Futurelearn

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Explore the effects of food on our health and the importance of a healthy diet What, and how much, we eat has an enormous impact on our health. But, with confusing packaging and news headlines...

5

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...

4.8

Engage patients in the development of healthcare technology and treatmentsThe development of healthcare treatments has given people hope to fight diseases in new ways and it is critical that medical professionals have the skills to...

4.1

Understand how good nutrition can prevent diseaseDiet-related diseases and obesity levels are rising. On this course you will explore the relationship between diet and disease and the role diet plays in weight management. You will...

3.93

Discover the effect nutrition has on humans throughout their livesHave you ever wondered how what you eat affects your health? Nutrition plays a key role in human health and disease prevention. On this course, you...

4.66

Learn how renal disease affects kidney function and how to apply dosing regimensOn this course, you will learn the principles of pharmacokinetics and drug dose adjustment in patients with renal disease. You will be introduced...

4.33

Assess and review findings from clinical research of biotechnology productsOn this course, you’ll enhance your working knowledge of pharmacotherapy by understanding the principles and technologies of therapeutic protein products. You’ll study the hi...

3.66

Learn how to get the most from healthcare data using process miningWithin healthcare there are thousands of complex and variable processes that generate data including treatment of patients, lab results and internal logistic processes. Analysing...

4.78

Enhance your knowledge of gender-based violence and the forms of domestic abuseDomestic violence is a global health issue that can take many forms and affect anyone. Health and social care professionals play an important role...

4.61

There have been huge advances in the field of genetics in the last 10 years since the sequencing of the first human genome in 2003. It is now possible to analyse all 20,000 human genes...

4.82

The increase in resistance of harmful bacteria to antibiotics is a major global threat to health. Here we explore bacterial genomes and the use of genome sequencing to identify and track these drug resistant bacteria....

4.66

Acknowledging key differences between leadership and management practicesWant to know how to be a good leader and manager in health services? Explore the tools and techniques available with this self-paced course. You’ll have the opportunity...

4.87

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...

4.5

Recognising the need for leadership development whilst nurturing new leadersWhat are the key still required by future leaders of the 21st century? And how can you improve your understanding of the responsibilities of today’s health...

5

Learn to to manage the challenges facing leaders and managers in healthcareWhat are the priorities facing managers and leaders in contemporary healthcare, and how can you effectively navigate them? This self-paced healthcare management course will...

4.81

Learn about PTSD - its symptoms, prevalence, causes and treatmentPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is the mental disorder most commonly associated with exposure to trauma. PTSD results from exposure to traumas which pose a threat of...

Profound team management strategies for modern healthcare leadersAre you looking to raise your awareness – and build better skills in – team building and development? This self-paced team-building course will give you the opportunity to...

5

The importance of reflecting on individual strengthsWhat’s the key to being an effective leader in healthcare services, and what are the tools to help you get there? This self-paced leadership course will help you become...

4.84

Explore key issues in dementia care and research, through four less common formsDementia is one of the foremost priorities in global health and is estimated to affect over 44 million people worldwide. This has a...

4.85

Understand how radiation therapy is used to treat cancerRadiation therapy is one of the key treatments for cancer. On this course you will learn from healthcare experts about how it works, the various benefits, and...