This course will take you through the kinematics of human locomotion including modeling upright walking as a controlled fall, how muscles and bones work together to move individuals using a series of joints and levers, and how the abductor mechanism works to solve the “seesaw problem” of side-to-side wobbling. You will also understand how paleoanthropologists look for … [Read more...] about Mechanics & Origins of Bipedalism
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Health Equity Research & Practice: Local & Global Lessons
This course introduces students to the local and global lessons in health equity research and practice, covering topics such as the effects of structural drivers and systems of power on health equity and inequities in reproductive health and immigrant health. This course then goes on to apply these lessons to health equity research projects in settings around the … [Read more...] about Health Equity Research & Practice: Local & Global Lessons
Tools and Techniques for Managing Stress
Welcome to the "Tools and Techniques for Managing Stress" course! This course offers valuable tools and techniques to effectively manage and cope with stress in both personal and professional domains. Through this program, students will acquire strategies to identify stressors, develop comprehensive stress management plans, and implement relaxation techniques that foster … [Read more...] about Tools and Techniques for Managing Stress
Healthcare Financial Management Fundamentals
This course is the continuation of "Intro to Finance in Healthcare." If you have not yet taken the introductory course, it is recommended that you complete that course prior to this course. The foundational knowledge is carried through in this deeper dive into financial management in healthcare. In this course, you will continue to explore concepts and topics related to … [Read more...] about Healthcare Financial Management Fundamentals
Professionalism in Allied Health
This course will benefit anyone considering a career in allied health, as well as those already working the field. Allied Health Professionals must be committed to the key attributes of professionalism and strive to reflect this within the delivery of patient-centered, safe, and effective care. “Professionalism” is a broad term which reflects many different skills and … [Read more...] about Professionalism in Allied Health