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      University of Geneva

      Chemical Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays, Fluoroscopy, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Laboratory Research, Scientific Visualization, Biology, Specimen Labeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      159 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Hazard Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Mining

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      89 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
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Lausanne

      Doping : Sports, Organizations and Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Analytical Testing, Biochemistry, Legal Proceedings, Pharmacology, Sports Medicine, Culture, Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Determinants Of Health, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      367 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Case Studies in Personalized Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Electronic Medical Record, Bioinformatics, Healthcare Ethics, General Medicine, Clinical Research, Psychiatry, Drug Development, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      500 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Representation in Clinical Trials

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Diversity Training, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Diversity Awareness, Clinical Research Ethics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Medical Science and Research, Cultural Sensitivity, Informed Consent, Social Determinants Of Health, Healthcare Ethics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Fundamentos del uso seguro de medicamentos para el hogar

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Prescription, Drug Interaction, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Administration, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacology, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care, Geriatrics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacy Experience, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacist Assistance, Medical Prescription, Pharmacology, Conflict Management, Pharmacy Operations, Patient Communication, Anatomy, Pathology, Pharmacy Information System, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Safety, Patient-centered Care, Pharmacy, Professionalism, Medical Records, Physiology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Immunology

      Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Anatomy, Preventative Care, Molecular Biology, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Hematology, Medical Terminology, Oncology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Drug Development, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacology, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Novartis

      Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Recruitment & Trial

      Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Informed Consent, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Drug Development, Record Keeping, Clinical Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      180 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Novartis

      Introduction to Good Clinical Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Informed Consent, Clinical Data Management, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Patient Education And Counseling, Drug Development, Health Equity, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      419 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Technician Intermediate

      Skills you'll gain: Medication Dispensation, Medication Therapy Management, Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Asepsis, Pharmacy, Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Patient-centered Care, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacist Assistance, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Intravenous Therapy, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Evaluation, Sterile Procedure, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pharmacy Operations

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Chemical Biology: University of Geneva
    • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
    • Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications: University of Copenhagen
    • Doping : Sports, Organizations and Sciences: University of Lausanne
    • Case Studies in Personalized Medicine: Vanderbilt University
    • Representation in Clinical Trials: Novartis
    • Fundamentos del uso seguro de medicamentos para el hogar: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Fundamentals of Immunology: Rice University
    • Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Recruitment & Trial: Novartis

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