What Alison says about this course
This health studies course will give you a clearer understanding of healthcare and global health practices. You will first learn about macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats as well as the various minerals that the body needs.
What you will cover
Alison splits this diploma into 8 modules across 27 topics, about 15 hours of study in total.
- Foundations of Health and Nutrition — 5 topics
- Diet and Food Selection — 6 topics
- First Assessment — 1 topic
- Health and Human Development — 5 topics
- Global, Child, and Women's Health — 4 topics
- Understanding HIV/AIDS and Emerging Infectious Diseases — 4 topics
- Second Assessment — 1 topic
- Diploma in Health Studies - Assessment — 1 topic
The summary above is Alison's own wording, and the module list is theirs too. Confirm the details on their course page before you start.
How to start
The course is hosted by Alison. Use the “Start this course” button above to open it on their site, where you create an account with them and study at your own pace. There is no deadline and no fee to learn. The learning is free; Alison charges separately if you want a certificate at the end, and that is entirely optional.