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      University of Cambridge

      Introduction to Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology

      Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Psychology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Neurology, Research Methodologies, Research, Human Development, Learning Theory, Scientific Methods, Child Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Translating Research to Patients

      Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Research, Health Policy, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Violence Against Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Safety, Health Care, Health Systems, Community Health, Emergency Services, Hospital Experience, Safety and Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Policy, Risk Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Syringes, Compounding Medications, & Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Medication Dispensation, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Pharmacy Operations, Patient-centered Care, Medication Administration, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Record Keeping, Health And Safety Standards, Asepsis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Pain Management, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Public Policies, Preventative Care, Primary Care, Public Health, Pharmacology, Rehabilitation, Patient Safety, Mental and Behavioral Health, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Data Science and scikit-learn in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, NumPy, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Science, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Supervised Learning, Statistical Methods, Programming Principles, Data Structures

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Design of High-Performance Optical Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Performance Tuning, Systems Engineering, System Requirements, Engineering Calculations, Systems Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Equipment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computer-Aided Design, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Applied Mathematics, Scientific Visualization

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Design and Implementation of Digital Health Interventions

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Health Technology, User Centered Design, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Regulatory Compliance, Technology Solutions, Data Security, Healthcare Ethics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Simulación en ciencias de la salud

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Virtual Environment, Learning Theory, Clinical Assessment, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Patient Treatment, Medical Equipment and Technology, Instructional Design, Interactive Learning, Learning Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies

      Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, New Business Development, Community Development, Economic Development, Commercialization, Mentorship, Governance, Case Studies, Public Policies, Program Evaluation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      Privacy Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Governance, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Governance, Information Assurance, Document Management, Threat Management, Security Controls, Health Information Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Training Programs, Compliance Training

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Annual Campaigns: Building a Case for Support

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Campaign Management, Direct Marketing, Customer Relationship Building, Target Audience, Email Marketing, Telemarketing, Lead Generation, Event Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Communication Strategies

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology: University of Cambridge
    • Translating Research to Patients: University of Michigan
    • Violence Against Healthcare: University of Geneva
    • Pharmacy Syringes, Compounding Medications, & Communication: MedCerts
    • Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Data Science and scikit-learn in Python: LearnQuest
    • Design of High-Performance Optical Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Design and Implementation of Digital Health Interventions : Imperial College London
    • Simulación en ciencias de la salud: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies: Case Western Reserve University

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