How do health professionals predict global patterns of disease? In the case of an epidemic, disaster, or armed conflict, how do experts determine what health care interventions to use? Is it possible to eradicate diseases like guinea worm and polio? How can health systems address their challenges? In this course, learners will hear from leading experts as they engage with current issues and challenges in global health. The course will examine the global response to diseases, such as the developing Zika outbreak. The backbone of this learning experience is a set of 18 reviews, co-edited by David Hunter and Harvey Fineberg, published in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). The combined reviews constitute an up-to-date survey of global health topics from authoritative leaders in the field, covering disease patterns and predictions, infectious and non-communicable diseases, and health systems and institutional responses. Participants will read the reviews, hear from the authors through a series of interviews, and engage with the content and one another through assessments and discussion questions. HarvardX requires individuals who enroll in its courses on edX to abide by the terms of the edX honor code. HarvardX will take appropriate corrective action in response to violations of the edX honor code , which may include dismissal from the HarvardX course; revocation of any certificates received for the HarvardX course; or other remedies as circumstances warrant. No refunds will be issued in the case of corrective action for such violations. Enrollees who are taking HarvardX courses as part of another program will also be governed by the academic policies of those programs [email protected] . HarvardX pursues the science of learning. By registering as an online learner in an HX course, you will also participate in research about learning. Read our research statement to learn more. Harvard University and HarvardX are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy educational and work environment in which no member of the community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination or harassment in our program. All members of the HarvardX community are expected to abide by Harvard policies on nondiscrimination, including sexual harassment, and the edX Terms of Service. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact [email protected] and/or report your experience through the edX contact form .

This course gives you the tools required to excel in today's rapidly changing medical office. You will master the art of managing risks, avoiding legal landmines, and protecting your medical office from lawsuits. Increase Your Confidence And Value To Your Medical Office Team By the end of this course, you will understand your role in minimizing risks. - Understand tort law and how to avoid accusations of assault and battery, false imprisonment, and invasion of privacy. - Recognize the importance of staying within your "scope of practice," patient satisfaction and its role in managing legal risk. - Comprehend and appreciate the "team approach" in minimizing risk and accusations of malpractice and negligence. Your role in managing risk in the modern medical office. Do you know that 53% of medical-related lawsuits are related to outpatient healthcare? The average settlement is about $290,000. However, a vast majority of risk management investment has been on the inpatient, or hospital environment. This course focuses on outpatient risk management. It emphasizes the role of patient satisfaction, regulatory compliance and interpersonal communications play in minimizing legal exposure.

This course provides tips for day-to-day caregiving in areas like grooming, mobility, and support around the home. This course will help to supplement and refine routine caregiving practices. This four-part, self-paced interactive course will guide you through the recommended steps for assisting older adults with daily tasks. In addition, it will introduce best practices associated with everyday caregiving for older adults with cognitive impairments, like dementia or alzheimers.

Since the beginning of the pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), there has been significant public confusion and scientific controversy over the modes of transmission and the most effective methods to protect against them, as reflected in changes in public health guidance. Official safety guidelines have emphasized surface disinfection and strict social distancing, despite growing scientific evidence for respiratory aerosol transmission, extending well beyond these arbitrary distances. In this course, we will teach you the scientific principles to quantitatively assess the risk of airborne transmission of COVID-19 in an indoor space based on various factors such as the occupancy, the time spent in the space, the dimensions of the room, the use of face masks, ventilation, air filtration, humidity, the respiratory activities involved, and so forth. You will learn how each factor will quantitatively affect the rate of transmission, but most importantly, how these factors interact, which is not yet reflected in current public health guidance. The technical contents and all assessments are accessible to anyone with some general undergraduate-level knowledge in STEM, but there are also optional derivations intended for graduate students and professionals. There are also interview videos intended for learners at all levels which assume no particular quantitative scientific knowledge. © MIT, 2020. All rights reserved

Learn about the role of nutrition in relation to diseases of the circulatory system and diabetes, which are major causes of death worldwide. You'll learn about the etiology of heart attacks, type 2 diabetes, stroke, other forms of cardiovascular diseases and how often these occur worldwide. You will learn about biological modifiable risk factors, such as blood pressure, blood cholesterol and obesity, and how they impact these diseases in a different way.After completing this course you will also have gained adeeper insight in underlying pathophysiological mechanisms, such as insulin resistance, and the role of (epi)genetic factors. Dieticians and doctors often get questions from their patients on what they can do to improve their health.In this course,part of the Professional Certificate Program Nutrition and Disease,you will learn about the interaction between nutrients, diets and cardiometabolic disease (heart disease and diabetes). You'll learn about the current progress in nutrition and cardiometabolic disease research. You willlearn how cardiometabolic diseasescan be prevented on the population level through lifestyle and dietary modifications. This course is especially valuable for professionals (in training) from various disciplines related to nutrition and health, e.g. nutritionists, epidemiologists, public health workers, physicians, health care professionals, health policy makers, nutrition educators, biologists, and food scientists. This course, is part of the Nutrition and Disease Professional Certificate Program of Wageningen University & Research. Did you already complete Nutrition and Cancer ? That is the other course in this Professional Certificate Program.

This course is about recent changes in the US healthcare industry. The course contains six short animated lectures, and will take 30 minutes to complete. Students who take this course will gain a new understanding of the various forces driving change in the healthcare industry, and an appreciation for new opportunities. The course is taught via 6 animated lectures, that explain the key aspects of the healthcare industry in an engaging way. The instructor will be available to answer any questions via email within 24 hours.

Did you know that you can negotiate your medical bills down? Neither do most Americans!  It is no surprise that the leading cause of bankruptcy in America is due to medical debt!  Take this course to learn how to negotiate medical bills and arm yourself with the tools to prevent large future medical bills to save $1000's of dollars on your healthcare.  These are the same tools that attorneys and medical billing advocates have been using for decades. You can put these same tools to work for you - take the course now to see how! What are you going to get from this course?  Learn: How to Spot Medical Billing Errors in your medical bills and save $100's to $1000's of dollars without any knowledge of the complex billing codes How to Negotiate Medical Bills and Leverage your Financial Situation to get lower payments on your medical bills. How to Request your Medical Records, Appeal a Medical Claim Denial, and more! You can complete the course and start negotiating outstanding bills in less than 3 hours! The course is just useful content, no fluff or war stories. Start (and finish) the course today! The course is structured to first teach you how to prevent large medical bills and then take you step by step through the negotiation process including sample scripts and discount percentages that are reasonable in each situation Additional Materials included: Financial Planning Worksheet, Medical Bill Organization Spreadsheet, Sample Form Letters for working with your Healthcare Providers and Insurance Company, Links to More Resources Start saving money on your medical bills, take the course now! The course is updated through March 2019 to account for the most current billing practices in the United States. We will continue to update content with the changing healthcare industry. With Udemy, we have a 30-Day Money Back Guarantee - No questions asked!  All the risk is on us. [*US Healthcare System only*]

Are you interested in the pharma industry? Would you like to talk confidently about pharmaceuticals and healthcare? The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most dynamic and exciting professions in the world. It can be hugely rewarding professionally, personally and financially! There are tremendous opportunities for those that are able to develop their expertise and work closely with the pharma industry. By the end of this course you will be able to talk confidently about the pharmaceutical industry during a presentation, in an interview, with co-workers, with customers or in general conversation with friends. Phil Yates has been working with the global pharmaceutical industry for over 30 years. He is an Associate Member of the Healthcare Communications Association, an Advisory Board Member of AllaboutMedicalSales and an author on training matters for Pharmafocus and Pf magazines and a judge for the Pf Awards. This concise and enjoyable course helps you learn quickly and easily. After taking this course you will : Be able to explain the structure and function of the global pharmaceutical industry Be aware of the key players within the industry Know which disease areas are of greatest interest to the industry Know which medicines have been the most successful of all time Appreciate how the industry has evolved and how it is adapting to the many issues it faces The course also includes quiz questions along the way to help you to build your industry knowledge in a fun way. Build your understanding of how the pharmaceutical industry works with this easy-to-follow course explaining the facts you need to know. Let’s get started!

Whether you are a health professional working with people with mental health challenges; someone who struggles daily with low mood, anxiety or stress; someone who supports others who face mental health struggles, or you are simply interested in the fascinating interface between food and brain health, this course is for you! Professor Julia Rucklidge has developed this course based on her world-leading research into the links between nutrition and mental well-being. The course will cover evidence supporting the premise that eating better, and taking additional nutrients when appropriate, can improve mental health for many people. What foods and nutrients should you consume to improve your mental wellbeing? Join us on this evidence-based discovery! Professor Rucklidge and other experts in psychology, toxicology, and nutrition will cover the history of using food as a treatment for mental health; the food components to consider when making dietary choices; and why we need to consider micronutrients in our food, such as minerals and vitamins, for building a better brain.

What are the nutritional needs of older people? What happens when older people become malnourished? What does a healthy diet look like? As a care provider for people in their later years, these and similar questions will be familiar to you. Our bodies begin to function differently as we age, sometimes increasing vulnerability to illness and disease. Diet plays a vital role in preserving overall health and Carers play a vital role in supporting older people’s nutritional needs. With this in mind, it’s especially important to ensure that care-givers are well-equipped to offer the right dietary guidance. This course provides key information about nutrition requirements for older people, the role nutrition can play in preventing disease, and how social setting can impact eating behaviour. Along the way, you’ll receive  tips and tools provided by healthcare professionals and experts – these are focused on enhancing the everyday health of older people. Whether you are a caregiver, a medical student, a healthcare professional or someone with an interest in nutrition, this course will help you learn about nutrition in ageing so you can provide the best level of care.