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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Data Science of Health Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Care, Medical Records, Health Information Management, Clinical Informatics, Electronic Medical Record System, Databases, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Interoperability, Big Data, Query Languages, Data Science

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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
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      136 reviews

      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
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Novartis

      Targets, Assays & Screening

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Biochemical Assays, Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Verification And Validation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Pennsylvania State University

      Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology, Public Health, Pathology, Immunology, Preventative Care, Sanitation, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Sciences, Community Health, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Drug Development, Social Network Analysis, Case Studies

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

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Technician Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacy Experience, Pharmacology, Pharmacist Assistance, Pharmacy Information System, Medical Prescription, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmacy, Medication Dispensation, Drug Development, Medication Administration, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Medical Terminology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Dental Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Dental Hygiene, Periodontology, Oral Cancer Screening, Medical History Documentation, Pain Management, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment

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

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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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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Pest & Disease Management

      Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Environmental Science, Environmental Monitoring

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      56 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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      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
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      527 reviews

      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 drug courses

    • The Data Science of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Prep and Personnel: Novartis
    • Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Targets, Assays & Screening: Novartis
    • Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases: The Pennsylvania State University
    • Pharmacy Technician Essentials: MedCerts
    • Introduction to Dental Medicine: University of Pennsylvania
    • Medical Terminology I: Rice University
    • Pest & Disease Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Pharmacy Technician Intermediate: MedCerts

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