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      MedCerts

      Medical Assisting Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Hand Hygiene, Anatomy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Medical History Documentation, Diagnostic Tests, Physiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Patient Communication

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Medical Emergencies: CPR, Toxicology, and Wilderness

      Skills you'll gain: Emergency and Intensive Care, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator, Emergency Medicine, First Aid, Patient Advocacy, Acute Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nephrology, Pharmacology, Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Physiology, Substance Abuse, Anatomy

      4.8
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      527 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Research, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Data Collection, Probability

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

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      Rice University

      Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Spanish Language, Patient-centered Care, Medical Terminology, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Diagnostic Tests, Cultural Diversity, Grammar

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      333 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      MRI Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Image Quality, Patient Positioning, Medical Equipment and Technology

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      460 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      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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      University of Michigan

      Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Health Education, Learning Styles, Clinical Practices, Clinical Assessment, Creativity, Technology Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      523 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Lund University

      Medical Applications of Particle Accelerators (NPAP MOOC)

      Skills you'll gain: Radiation Therapy, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Oncology, Patient Positioning, Medical Equipment, Treatment Planning, Physics, Production Process

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      280 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Microbiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Internal Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Bloodborne Pathogens, Laboratory Testing, Water Resources, Neurology, Public Health, Sanitation, Immunology, Biology, Case Studies, Patient Treatment, Preventative Care, Health Care

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      716 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Healthcare Law

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Systems, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Primary Care, Health Care Administration, Medicaid, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicare, Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Managed Care, Compliance Management, Health Policy, Regulation and Legal Compliance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      580 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation

      Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Nephrology, Surgery, Medical Practices and Procedures, Chronic Diseases, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      372 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Medical Assisting Foundations: MedCerts
    • Medical Emergencies: CPR, Toxicology, and Wilderness: University of Colorado System
    • Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics: University of Cape Town
    • Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings: Rice University
    • MRI Fundamentals: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Medical Emergencies: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation: University of Colorado System
    • Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic. : Universiteit Leiden
    • Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education: University of Michigan
    • Medical Applications of Particle Accelerators (NPAP MOOC): Lund University
    • Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases: Duke University

    Why Learn Medical Topics?

    Medical knowledge supports careers in healthcare and empowers individuals to understand human health, disease, and care systems. From clinical skills to public health and biomedical science, learning medical topics can prepare you to contribute to well-being, advance in health-related fields, or make informed decisions in everyday life.

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