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      University of Michigan

      Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Neurology, Mathematical Modeling, Patient Safety, Physiology, Cardiology, Accident Prevention, Public Health, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Software Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, JUnit, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Development Testing, Test Planning, Code Coverage, Software Quality Assurance, Functional Testing, Testability, Integration Testing, Test Data, Issue Tracking

      4.4
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      805 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Airway Management, Critical Care, Respiratory Care, Intensive Care Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Emergency and Intensive Care, Healthcare Ethics, Mechanical Ventilation, Nursing Care, Pathology, Oxygen Therapy, Infection Control, Pharmacology, Personal protective equipment, Clinical Assessment, Pain Management, Microbiology, Patient Communication

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      Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de Chile

      Cuidados y procedimientos generales en la atención del recién nacido

      Skills you'll gain: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Child Health, Infant Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Respiratory Care, Patient Safety, Medical Equipment, Health Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Epidemiology, Airway Management, Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Nutrition

      4.8
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      2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic.

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Medical Imaging, Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Radiology, General Surgery, Physiology, Clinical Assessment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Terminology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      457 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Melbourne

      Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Oncology, Environment, Cell Biology, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      834 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Anatomy: Human Neuroanatomy

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Neurology, Physiology, Medical Terminology

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      992 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Healthcare Organization Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Care Administration, Governance, Business Process, Business Process Management, Quality Improvement, Health Systems, Process Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Process Design, Business Process Improvement, Value-Based Care, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health And Wellness Coaching, Care Coordination, Presentations, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      668 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Actualización en el manejo del paciente con diabetes mellitus tipo 2

      Skills you'll gain: Hospital Medicine, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet, Nephrology, Clinical Nutrition, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management, Care Management, Treatment Planning, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Medical Prescription, Exercise Therapy, Neurology

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

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      McMaster University

      DNA Decoded

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Techniques, Healthcare Ethics, Science and Research

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

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      University of Copenhagen

      Diabetes - a Global Challenge

      Skills you'll gain: Endocrinology, Physiology, Preventative Care, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Immunology, Medical Science and Research, Patient Treatment, Pharmaceuticals, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Exercise Science, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Molecular Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Fundamental Human Physiology in Sports Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Sports Medicine, Pulmonology, Respiration, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Orthopedics, Neurology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Software Testing: University of Minnesota
    • Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Cuidados y procedimientos generales en la atención del recién nacido: Universidad de Chile
    • Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic. : Universiteit Leiden
    • Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression: The University of Melbourne
    • Anatomy: Human Neuroanatomy: University of Michigan
    • Healthcare Organization Operations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Actualización en el manejo del paciente con diabetes mellitus tipo 2: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • DNA Decoded: McMaster University

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