Mini course · Foundation level
Global Health Essentials
See the big picture of health across countries, and where healthcare professionals fit in.
What is Global Health Essentials?
Global health looks at health issues that cross borders and the collective action needed to address them. This course introduces global patterns of disease and mortality, the Sustainable Development Goals for health, universal health coverage, the main global health organisations, health systems around the world, emerging threats such as antimicrobial resistance and climate change, and ethical engagement in global health work.
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Lessons
- 4
- Level
- Foundation
- Format
- Online, self-paced
What you'll be able to do
- Describe major global patterns of disease and mortality
- Explain the health-related Sustainable Development Goals
- Describe the concept of universal health coverage
- Identify the roles of major global health organisations
- Compare features of health systems in different countries
- Explain principles of ethical engagement in global health
Who this course is for
Course content
4 lessons · 1 hour total · free preview available
1The State of Global Health
14 minFree preview· Course content
The State of Global Health
Patterns and trends worldwide.
2Goals and Coverage
16 min· Course content
Goals and Coverage
Available after you enroll.
3Who Does What
14 min· Course content
Who Does What
Available after you enroll.
4Emerging Threats and Ethics
16 min· Course content
Emerging Threats and Ethics
Available after you enroll.
Earn a credential employers can check
Every AIHCM credential has a unique ID that anyone can verify online in seconds.
Issued: on completion
How it works
- Finish all 4 lessons at your own pace.
- Get your digital credential with a unique ID.
- Share it — employers can verify it at aihcm.us.
Questions people ask
Do I need a public health background?
No. It is an introductory course.
Is it useful for humanitarian work?
It provides helpful context, though humanitarian work needs specific training.
Does it cover climate change and health?
Yes, as an emerging global health threat.
What should I take next?
Social Determinants of Health or Epidemiology Basics.