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    Learn medical terminology for effective communication in healthcare. Understand medical terms, abbreviations, and their meanings.

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      First Order Optical System Design

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Calculations, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Analysis, Systems Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      334 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres)

      Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Email Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Cyber Risk, Health Systems, Medical Privacy, Data Security, Encryption, Malware Protection, Information Privacy, Digital Communications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      395 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Health Information Technology Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Informatics, Health Technology, Clinic Management Systems, Health Information Management, Practice Management Software, Health Care, Patient Registration, Computerized Physician Order Entry, End User Training and Support, Decision Support Systems, Primary Care, Care Coordination, Databases, Clinical Data Management, Data Integrity, Interoperability, Authentications, Technical Support

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      417 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Machine Learning Methods, Markov Model, Graph Theory, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Computational Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      488 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Fundraising and Development Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Grant Writing, Campaign Management, Philanthropy, Proposal Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Prospecting and Qualification, Relationship Management, Marketing Communications, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      321 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biology, Biochemistry, Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Environmental Science, Data Processing, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      323 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Machine Learning: Classification

      Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Scalability, Probability & Statistics, Data Cleansing, Algorithms

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

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      Northwestern University

      Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Verbal Communication Skills, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Personal Development, Relationship Building

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Intelligent Machining

      Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Control Systems, Machine Controls, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Process Control, Automation, Big Data, Digital Transformation, Data Processing, Software Systems

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Palliative Care Always

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Assistance, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Treatment Planning, Compassion, Care Management, Care Coordination, Oncology, Nursing and Patient Care, Advocacy, Health Assessment, Empathy, Patient Treatment, Stress Management, Vital Signs, Family Therapy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      147 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      The Foundations of Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Authorization (Computing), Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      700 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Health Information Literacy for Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Data Quality, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Dictionary, Health Information Management, Data Modeling, Health Informatics, Data Management, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Metadata Management, Analytical Skills, Medical Records, Health Care, Analytics, Analysis, Health Systems, Data Integrity, Data Warehousing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      276 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • First Order Optical System Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres): Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Health Information Technology Fundamentals: Johns Hopkins University
    • Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference: Stanford University
    • Fundraising and Development Foundations: University of California, Davis
    • Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Machine Learning: Classification: University of Washington
    • Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare: Northwestern University
    • Intelligent Machining: University at Buffalo
    • Palliative Care Always: Stanford University

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