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      University of Lausanne

      Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Report Writing, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Molecular Biology

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Genentech

      Data Science in Health Technology Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Decision Support Systems, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Health Assessment, Analysis, Health Technology, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Medical Terminology, Risk Analysis, Clinical Trials, Systems Of Measurement

      4.5
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Medical Terminology I

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record System, Urology, Anatomy, Physiology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      723 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The George Washington University

      Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Practices, Nurse Education, Virtual Environment, Nursing, Health Education, Safety Standards, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), System Implementation, Education Software and Technology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Abuse, Patient-centered Care, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Psychiatry, Pharmacotherapy, Psychotherapy, Treatment Planning, Health Policy, Care Coordination, Clinical Assessment

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology for Fitness Professions

      Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Respiration, Physiology, Neurology, Mechanics, Injury Prevention, Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Nutrition and Diet

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Johns Hopkins University

      Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Informed Consent, Biostatistics, Healthcare Ethics, Science and Research, Regulatory Compliance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      327 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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      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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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Prep and Personnel

      Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research Coordination, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Drug Development, Informed Consent, Document Management, Electronic Medical Record

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

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Culture, Medical Equipment and Technology, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures, World History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular clinical science courses

    • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne
    • Data Science in Health Technology Assessment: Genentech
    • Medical Terminology I: Rice University
    • Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions: The George Washington University
    • Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers: Yale University
    • Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology for Fitness Professions: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Simulación en ciencias de la salud: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials: Johns Hopkins University
    • Anticoagulación: Universidad de los Andes
    • Fundamental Human Physiology in Sports Medicine: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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