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    Understand environmental health for protecting public health. Learn about environmental hazards, risk assessment, and health interventions.

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    • U

      University of Florida

      COVID-19 - A clinical update

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Critical Care, Public Health, Respiratory Care, Socioeconomics, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Microbiology, Laboratory Testing, Pathology, Clinical Trials, Molecular Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      342 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      History of Medical Cannabis

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Medication Administration, Research, Clinical Research, Medical Prescription, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Safety, Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Public Policies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Biology, Research Methodologies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      331 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Y

      Yale University

      Digital Media for Health Outcomes, English

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Program Evaluation, Surveys, Behavioral Health, Digital Communications, Persuasive Communication, Public Health, Behavioral Economics, Instagram, Survey Creation, Facebook, Research, Experimentation, Data Collection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      Stanford University

      RNA Biology with Eterna

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Human Factors, Manufacturing Processes, Digital Transformation, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Environmental Monitoring, Control Systems, Production Process, Automation, Manufacturing and Production, Structural Analysis, Leadership, Big Data, Human Machine Interfaces, Cybersecurity, Mathematical Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering Design Process, Threat Detection, Network Architecture

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      455 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Utilities, Safety & Environmental Care in Oil & Gas Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Safety Assurance, Environmental Regulations, Accident Prevention, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Plant Operations and Management, Waste Minimization, Fire And Life Safety, Chemical Engineering, Risk Analysis, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Electric Power Systems, Process Engineering

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Planet Earth...and You!

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Natural Resource Management, Physical Science, Environment, Risk Control

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      525 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universiteit Leiden

      EU policy and implementation: making Europe work!

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Program Evaluation, Governance, Immigration Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Experimentation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Imperial College London

      Developing the SIR Model

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Mathematical Modeling, Public Health, R Programming, Differential Equations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      271 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free
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      Columbia University

      The Age of Sustainable Development

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Mitigation, Social Justice, Human Development, Environment, Environmental Policy, Health Policy, International Relations, Health Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Food Services, World History, Public Policies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Hearing Loss in Children

      Skills you'll gain: Pediatrics, Speech Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Child Health, Disabilities, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Public Health, Child Development, Health Assessment, Patient Treatment, Special Education, Surgery, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Anatomy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      235 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      Emory University

      Understanding Violence

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Conflict Management, Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Social Justice, Mental Health, Sociology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Media and Communications, Trauma Care, Biology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular environmental health courses

    • COVID-19 - A clinical update: University of Florida
    • History of Medical Cannabis: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Digital Media for Health Outcomes, English: Yale University
    • RNA Biology with Eterna: Stanford University
    • Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Utilities, Safety & Environmental Care in Oil & Gas Industry: L&T EduTech
    • Planet Earth...and You!: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • EU policy and implementation: making Europe work! : Universiteit Leiden
    • Developing the SIR Model: Imperial College London
    • The Age of Sustainable Development: Columbia University

    Frequently Asked Questions about Environmental Health

    Environmental health is a field of study concerned with finding causes and potential problems in our natural environments, to learn if these conditions cause illnesses to human beings. Environmental health researchers tend to look for solutions for issues in our natural and man-made world. This would include research into climate, air and water quality, groundwater, toxic substances, hazardous waste, ultraviolet radiation, and human-created toxins.‎

    There are valuable reasons why it's important to learn about environmental health, like being aware of the surroundings where we live and defending ourselves against poisonous gases or chemicals in our immediate area. We as humans interact with our environment nearly every day. These interactions affect our daily quality of life, our years of living, and the type of illnesses or conditions we may get.

    Issues in the environment can have a huge effect on the way we live and our own personal health. If we breathe in poor air quality every day, our health may be prematurely affected by cancer or lung disease, and it may cause long-term damage to our respiratory systems.

    If we live near contaminated groundwater, entire neighborhoods and communities can be affected. Using contaminated water can produce birth defects in babies and long-term illnesses in adults. Learning about environmental protection can help you move forward in an environmental health career.‎

    Some of the careers that you might see in environmental health include roles like scientific information officer, chief of toxicology, and chief biomolecular screening. Other interesting career roles include director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and other positions there.

    Other environmental health careers include occupational health nurse, environmental director, food safety inspector, corporate health and safety director, and environmental health and safety manager. These job opportunities usually require a college degree and skilled training and background through earlier experience in similar jobs.‎

    Online courses on Coursera offer you opportunities to learn about environmental topics such as climate change and health, environmental management, ethics, and planning and design of sanitation technologies. In these courses, you will learn a range of subjects around environmental health topics, including climate science, epidemiology, infectious diseases, and evidence-based medicines. Understanding environmental health means understanding how these subjects all work together to bring us together more safely in our world.‎

    Online Environmental Health courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Environmental Health skills. Choose from a wide range of Environmental Health courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Environmental Health, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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