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      University of Michigan

      Anatomy: Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Urinary Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Cardiology, Respiration, Anatomy, Hematology, Urology, Nephrology, Physiology

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Everyday Chinese Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, General Medicine, Health Care, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Physical Therapy, Preventative Care, Clinical Assessment, Pharmacology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Dental Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Dental Hygiene, Periodontology, Oral Cancer Screening, Medical History Documentation, Pain Management, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Bacteria and Chronic Infections

      Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biology, Infection Control, Chronic Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Antibiotic Stewardship

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Infection Control, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Hospital Medicine, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Practices, Public Health, Long Term Care

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      763 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Preclinical Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Safety Standards, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Interaction, Risk Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Medical Emergencies: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pharmacology, Airway Management, Cardiology, Medication Administration, Medical Emergency, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Critical Care, Health Assessment, Mental Status Examination, Vital Signs, Anatomy, Physiology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      808 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Anticoagulación

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Contraindication, Drug Interaction, Medication Therapy Management, Perioperative Care, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Acute Care, Patient Treatment, Clinical Practices, Chronic Diseases, Risk Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      96 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Patient-centered Care, Qualitative Research, Patient Communication, Health Policy, Health Equity, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Medication Therapy Management, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
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      172 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Novartis

      Targets, Assays & Screening

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Biochemical Assays, Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Verification And Validation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Medical Terminology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Advanced Neurobiology I

      Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Neurology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Scientific Methods, Research

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      634 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular pharmacology courses

    • Anatomy: Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Urinary Systems: University of Michigan
    • Everyday Chinese Medicine: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Introduction to Dental Medicine: University of Pennsylvania
    • Bacteria and Chronic Infections: University of Copenhagen
    • Antibiotic Stewardship : Stanford University
    • Preclinical Safety: Novartis
    • Medical Emergencies: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation: University of Colorado System
    • Anticoagulación: Universidad de los Andes
    • Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications: University of Copenhagen
    • Targets, Assays & Screening: Novartis

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