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      Duke University

      Telehealth: Musculoskeletal Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Positioning, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Health Technology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Referral, Human Musculoskeletal System

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Conflict Management, Child Welfare, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Legal Research, Case Law, Journalism, Research, Investigation, Case Studies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Telehealth: Head and Neck Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Evaluation, Health Technology, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Patient Treatment, Health Informatics, Telecommunications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cambridge

      Law and Genetics

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Medical Privacy, Biotechnology, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Research, Life Sciences, Healthcare Ethics, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Dermatology

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Preparation, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Vital Signs, Medical Imaging, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Health Technology, Health Assessment, Patient Coordination, Clinical Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education and Support, Health Care, Telecommunications, Care Management, Communication

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Microfabrication

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Micrometer, Materials science, Product Testing, Electronic Components, Laboratory Procedures, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Semiconductor and MEMS Fabrication

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Finite Element Methods, Medical Devices, Materials science, Micrometer, Electronics Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Process Control, Biomedical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Product Testing, Manufacturing Processes, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Computer Architecture, Process Engineering, Laboratory Procedures, Mechanical Engineering, Emerging Technologies

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Understanding the Healthcare Innovation Process II

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Performance Improvement, Statistical Process Controls, Operational Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Health Informatics, Statistical Methods, Continuous Improvement Process, Innovation, Telehealth, Operations Management, Medical Devices, Probability & Statistics, Problem Solving

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      University of California, Davis

      Estimating Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Risk Management, Cost Estimation, Project Estimation, Construction Management, Estimation, Bidding, Construction, Cost Management, Verification And Validation, Workflow Management, Business Ethics, Budgeting, Project Management, Engineering Plans And Specifications

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dubai College of Tourism

      Travel Agency Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Booking (Sales), Sales Process, Stakeholder Management, Hotels and Accommodations, Client Services, Customer Inquiries

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Infrastructure, Network Planning And Design, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Performance Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Medical Technology and Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Medical Devices, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Equipment, Cost Benefit Analysis, Clinical Trials, Health Technology, Clinical Data Management, Program Evaluation, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Regulatory Affairs, Stakeholder Analysis, Probability & Statistics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Telehealth: Musculoskeletal Assessment: Duke University
    • International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice : Universiteit Leiden
    • Telehealth: Head and Neck Assessment: Duke University
    • Law and Genetics: University of Cambridge
    • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Dermatology: Duke University
    • Introduction to Microfabrication: University of Minnesota
    • Introduction to Semiconductor and MEMS Fabrication: University of Minnesota
    • Understanding the Healthcare Innovation Process II: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Estimating Fundamentals: University of California, Davis
    • Travel Agency Fundamentals: Dubai College of Tourism

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