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      EIT Digital

      Approximation Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Translational Science

      Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Trials, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Equity, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Pre-Clinical Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Care, Medical Science and Research, Policy Development, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Community Health, Drug Development, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Probabilistic Deep Learning with TensorFlow 2

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Probability & Statistics, Dimensionality Reduction

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data and Electronic Health Records

      Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Management, Data Integrity, Practice Management Software, Health Information Management, Data Quality, Health Informatics, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Care, Patient Registration, Clinical Documentation, Data Security, Computerized Physician Order Entry, Data Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Indian Institute of Science

      Fundamentals of Sensors

      Skills you'll gain: Biomedical Engineering, Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Medical Devices, Internet Of Things, Electronic Components, Materials science, Laboratory Experience, Manufacturing Processes

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Imperial College London

      Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Cardiology, Public Health, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Health Education, Medical Science and Research, Oncology, Neurology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Introduction to Bioinformatics

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Data Management, Biostatistics, Informatics, Clinical Data Management, Precision Medicine, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Cell Biology, R Programming, Scientific Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction, Computational Thinking, Markov Model, Algorithms

      Beginner · Course

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      University of Michigan

      Wearable Technologies and Sports Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Injury Prevention, Athletic Training, Physiology, Analytics, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Medical Equipment and Technology, Vital Signs, Health Technology, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Data Collection

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Biotechnology, Policy Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Health Policy, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Public Health, Case Studies

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Healthcare Data Models

      Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Validation, Data Quality, Data Modeling, Health Informatics, Data Transformation, Data Warehousing, Star Schema, Health Information Management, Data Analysis, Analytics, Electronic Medical Record, Relational Databases, Dataflow

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Predictive Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Risk Modeling, R Programming, Advanced Analytics, Preventative Care, Health Informatics, Statistical Modeling, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Validation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Health Informatics for Healthcare Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Systems, Clinical Informatics, Health Care, Health Care Administration, Data Sharing, Electronic Medical Record, Interoperability, Decision Support Systems, Data Management, Data Storage, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Approximation Algorithms: EIT Digital
    • Translational Science: University of Michigan
    • Probabilistic Deep Learning with TensorFlow 2: Imperial College London
    • Data and Electronic Health Records: Johns Hopkins University
    • Fundamentals of Sensors: Indian Institute of Science
    • Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases: Imperial College London
    • Introduction to Bioinformatics: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    • Wearable Technologies and Sports Analytics: University of Michigan
    • Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy: Johns Hopkins University
    • Healthcare Data Models: University of California, Davis

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