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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics

      Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Studies, Psychology, Psychiatry, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Research Methodologies, Biology, Statistical Analysis, Case Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      595 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Primary Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient-centered Care, Behavioral Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gynecology, Community Health, Health Technology, Cultural Diversity, Health Policy, Safety and Security

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      279 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Palliative Care Always

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Pain Management, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Parent Communication, Caregiving, Family Support, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Compassion, Patient Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Care Management, Care Coordination, Rapport Building, Pediatrics, Oncology, Patient Evaluation, Nursing and Patient Care

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      151 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      基礎光學一 (Introduction to Optics (1))

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Physics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Experimentation, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Infectious Diseases, Health Care, Emergency Response, Public Health, Information Privacy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Care, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Medical Records, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Cáncer de próstata

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Radiation Therapy, Pathology, Pain Management, Urology, Medical Imaging, Risk Analysis, Anatomy, Treatment Planning, Epidemiology, Surgery, Physiology, Pharmacotherapy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      171 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Frontiers in Dentistry

      Skills you'll gain: Dental Procedures, Dentistry, Dental Care, Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Disabilities, Biomedical Technology, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Medical Imaging, Health Care, Computer-Aided Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Organ Donation: From Death to Life

      Skills you'll gain: Informed Consent, Healthcare Ethics, Scientific Methods, Intensive Care Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Diversity, Critical Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Risk in Modern Society

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Safety and Security, Environmental Issue, Cyber Security Strategy, Decision Making, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      223 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Anomaly Detection, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Large Language Modeling, Predictive Modeling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      896 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Professional IQ: Preventing and Solving Problems at Work

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Professional Development, Social Skills, Personal Development, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Persuasive Communication, Relationship Building, Business Ethics, Professionalism, Leadership Development, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Business Leadership, Initiative and Leadership

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      131 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular medical terminology courses

    • Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics: University of Minnesota
    • Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers: Johns Hopkins University
    • Palliative Care Always: Stanford University
    • 基礎光學一 (Introduction to Optics (1)): National Taiwan University
    • Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics: MedCerts
    • Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice: Johns Hopkins University
    • Cáncer de próstata: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Frontiers in Dentistry: University of Pennsylvania
    • Organ Donation: From Death to Life : University of Cape Town
    • Risk in Modern Society : Universiteit Leiden

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