Medical assisting is an exciting and high demand career, involving both clinical and administrative tasks in support of a medical team. Some of the clinical task will include taking the vitals signs of patients, drawing blood, and performing other health checks. The administration part involves the preparations of documents, which shall also include insurance and the billing … [Read more...]
Learn About the Theory and Practices of Occupational Hygiene
With the increase of industrial activity, more and more employees are becoming exposed to hazards in the workplace. It is important to know how to monitor and assess different hazards to ensure their health and safety. Learn about the theory and practices of occupational hygiene to ensure health and safety in the workplace with the Alison free online course "Diploma in … [Read more...]
Learn About the Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body
Great advances have been made in the field of anatomy and physiology of the human body. ALISON's free online "Diploma in Human Anatomy and Physiology" introduces you to the basic anatomy and physiology of important systems in the body such as the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, reproductive system, skeletal system, nervous system and others. For each system covered … [Read more...]
Study a Diploma in Health Studies – A Free Course
Gain a good understanding of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and other dietary needs with this ALISON free online "Diploma in Health Studies" course. It will give you a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of important health-related subjects. This course covers diet and nutrition, health and human development, global health issues such as women's health and family … [Read more...]
Health Care Degrees
Healthcare professionals are in demand all over the world. It is a recession-proof area to be in and, because of policy changes and an aging population, it is a high growth field. Health care degrees will prepare you for careers in this field, e.g., in dental, pharmacy, and other health and medical professions. Certification tests in addition to a degree may be required to … [Read more...]
Pharmacy Programs
Taking a pharmacy program can mean several different things. Pharmacists, those responsible for dosing and handling drugs, must have a PharmD (doctorate in the subject) and appropriate licensing. This page is mainly about programs for those intending to follow a career as a pharmacist. But there are other professionals that work in pharmacies, such as technicians and … [Read more...]
Dietetics Degree
A dietetics degree provides the skills and knowledge increasingly required for maintaining a healthy society. Graduates can work as dietitians or nutritionists in a number of different environments. Their job is to create nutritional eating plans designed to meet the health or other needs of their clients. This often includes seeing to the preparation and serving of meals, for … [Read more...]
Physical Therapy Assisting Programs
Physical therapist assistants and physical therapist aides work under the direction of physical therapists to help patients regain movement and manage pain resulting from illnesses, injuries, or surgery. This page has details of education and training programs that provide the knowledge and skills required, where they can be taken, and more ... A physical therapist … [Read more...]
Healthcare Administration Programs
Administrative career paths can take one into fields such as nursing home or hospital administration, insurance coding or working with medical records. Government agencies and community organizations have a need for the expertise that comes with a healthcare or hospital administration degree. Graduates in this field are also hired to teach health topics to students from … [Read more...]
Explore the emerging field of medical humanities
This free online course will explore the intersection of medicine, medical anthropology and the creative arts. Through each of its six weeks, we’ll visit a new aspect of human life and consider it from the perspectives of people working in health sciences, social sciences and the arts. The course will introduce you to the emerging field of medical humanities and the concept of … [Read more...]
The Science of Nutrition: A Free Online Course
This free online course by The Open University UK will look at the science behind nutrition, covering aspects of biology, chemistry and physics. You will look at the components of food that are given on food labels and consider how these are processed by the body.There will be some human biology, focusing on the digestive system, including the liver, and the bloodstream, which … [Read more...]
The Science of Medicines: A Free Online Course
In this free online course by Monash University, Australia, you will learn about the science of key medicines used to manage heart disease, depression, diabetes, pain control and smoking cessation. Week by week you will study a new medicine and health area, starting by looking through the eyes of an affected patient. You will learn the mechanics of a disease and how it … [Read more...]
