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      The George Washington University

      Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Experience, Patient Education And Counseling, Virtual Environment, Medical Equipment and Technology, Health Technology, Business Planning, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Technical Communication, System Implementation, Education Software and Technology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Systems Thinking In Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Simulations, Systems Analysis, Qualitative Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      930 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes

      Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Sterilization, Nursing Homes, Cleanliness, Sanitation, Patient Safety, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nursing and Patient Care, Preventative Care, Urology, Epidemiology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Indigenous Canada

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Social Studies, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Socioeconomics, World History, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Community Development, Land Management, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research Methodologies, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Public Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health, Health Disparities, Maternal Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Preventative Care, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      381 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Fundamentals of Population Health Management

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Systems, Public Health, Health Care, Health Policy, Community Health, Preventative Care, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicare, Health Policy, Medical Billing and Coding, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Hospital Medicine

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Disease Screening in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Geriatrics, Preventative Care, Epidemiology, Maternal Health, Health Disparities, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Chronic Diseases, Oncology, Mental Health

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      404 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Tokyo

      Global Health Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Gerontology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Health Equity, Health Systems, Health Administration, Health Care, Governance, International Relations, Chronic Diseases

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      COVID-19 Contact Tracing

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Epidemiology, Healthcare Ethics, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Public Health, Health Technology, Community Health, Medical Privacy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      95K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environment and Resource Management, Health Disparities, Public Health, International Relations, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Care, Socioeconomics, Governance, Medical Science and Research, Political Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Intellectual Property

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      490 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Epidemiology, Environment, Public Health, Environment Health And Safety, Health Policy, Nutrition and Diet, Microbiology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      355 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions: The George Washington University
    • Systems Thinking In Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Indigenous Canada: University of Alberta
    • Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach: Johns Hopkins University
    • Population Health: Fundamentals of Population Health Management: Universiteit Leiden
    • Introduction to Healthcare: Stanford University
    • Disease Screening in Public Health: University of Geneva
    • Global Health Policy: The University of Tokyo
    • COVID-19 Contact Tracing: Johns Hopkins 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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