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Infectious Disease Courses

Infectious disease courses can help you learn epidemiology, infection control methods, and the biology of pathogens. You can build skills in outbreak investigation, data analysis, and public health communication. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for analyzing disease trends and modeling software for predicting outbreaks, that support applying your knowledge in real-world health scenarios.


Popular Infectious Disease Courses and Certifications


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    University of Minnesota

    Synaptic Pharmacology

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacotherapy, Pain Management, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Pharmacy, Patient-centered Care, Medical Prescription, Mental and Behavioral Health, Life Sciences, Neurology, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sensory Systems Analysis, Physiology, Biochemistry, Research, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Science and Research

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to the Biology of Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Mammography, Molecular Biology, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Clinical Trials, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Radiation Therapy, Cell Biology, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Pathology, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Biology, Risk Analysis, Surgery

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Nephrology, Surgery, Dialysis, Perioperative Care, Medical Practices and Procedures, Patient Preparation, Chronic Diseases, Long Term Care, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Clinical Monitoring, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacotherapy

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Formación de formadores en prevención cardiovascular

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Public Health, Adult Education, Chronic Diseases, Emotional Intelligence, Adult Learning Principles, Health Disparities, Community Health, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Health Policy, Professional Development, Health Promotion, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Policies, Train The Trainer, Collaboration, Community Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Nutrition, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Personal Care, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Behavioral Health, Meal Planning And Preparation, Behavior Management, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Family Support, Exercise Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Stress Management, Safety Training, Preventative Care, Health Care, Public Health, Safety and Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Planning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding Cancer Metastasis

    Skills you'll gain: Capillary, Hemodynamics, Drug Development, Oncology, Cell Biology, Biology, Pathology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Child Nutrition and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Nutrition Education, Pediatrics, Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Childhood Education and Development, Child Welfare, Meal Planning And Preparation, Working With Children, Nutritional Assessment, Child Development, Preventative Care, Health Education, Caregiving, Food Safety and Sanitation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Health Care, Public Health, Health Equity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Prenatal Care, Child Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Nutrition Counseling, Preventative Care, Clinical Nutrition, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Dietetics, Food Safety and Sanitation, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Physiology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    The Neurotransmitters of the Mind – Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Life Sciences, Clinical Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Pathology, Molecular Biology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Pennsylvania State University

    Dairy Production and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Development, Manufacturing and Production, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Biotechnology, Production Management, Land Management, Environmental Management Systems, Preventative Care, Climate Change Mitigation, Infection Control, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI for Medical Diagnosis

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Patient Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Diagnostic Tests, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Diagnostic Radiology, Predictive Modeling, Risk Modeling, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Medical Imaging, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Radiology

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular infectious disease courses

  • Synaptic Pharmacology: University of Minnesota
  • Introduction to the Biology of Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
  • Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation: Universiteit Leiden
  • Formación de formadores en prevención cardiovascular: Universidad de los Andes
  • Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness: Johns Hopkins University
  • Understanding Cancer Metastasis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Child Nutrition and Health: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • The Neurotransmitters of the Mind – Part 1: University of Minnesota

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