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      ISC2

      Access Control Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Data Access, Scenario Testing, Security Management, User Provisioning, Authentications, Cyber Security Policies

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

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      University of California San Diego

      A New Communication Framework for Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Patient Education And Counseling, Empathy, Rapport Building, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Time Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health

      Skills you'll gain: Concision, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Patient Education and Support, Public Speaking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Melbourne

      Foundations of International Psychiatry

      Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Medical History Documentation, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Healthcare Ethics, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Interviewing Skills, Patient Evaluation, Interpersonal Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      195 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Event Monitoring, Precision Medicine, Medical Equipment and Technology, Environmental Monitoring, Electronic Components, Emerging Technologies, Health Technology, Electronics, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      234 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Risk in Modern Society

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Operational Risk, Mitigation, Safety and Security, Decision Making, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      221 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      AI for Mechanical Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Medical Imaging, Applied Machine Learning, Generative AI, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Design Strategies, Design Thinking, Technical Design, Energy and Utilities, Bioinformatics, Automation, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advanced Analytics, Electric Power Systems

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      ISC2

      Security Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Security Management, Security Controls, Network Security, Configuration Management, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, General Networking, Encryption, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Clinical Natural Language Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Clinical Data Management, Health Informatics, R Programming, Unstructured Data, Data Processing, Medical Terminology

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Fundamental Sports related Musculoskeletal Anatomy

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Medical Terminology

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Azure Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Microsoft Azure, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Supervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Automation, Data Pipelines

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Image and Video Processing: From Mars to Hollywood with a Stop at the Hospital

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Medical Imaging, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Advanced Mathematics, Spatial Analysis, Matlab, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Calculus

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Access Control Concepts: ISC2
    • A New Communication Framework for Healthcare: University of California San Diego
    • Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health: University of Michigan
    • Foundations of International Psychiatry: The University of Melbourne
    • Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Risk in Modern Society : Universiteit Leiden
    • AI for Mechanical Engineers: University of Michigan
    • Security Operations: ISC2
    • Clinical Natural Language Processing: University of Colorado System
    • Fundamental Sports related Musculoskeletal Anatomy: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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