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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 System

      Wilderness First Aid

      Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Medical History Documentation, Trauma Care, Medical Emergency, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Medicine, Sanitation, Cleanliness, First Aid, Acute Care, Triage, Safety Assurance, Health Assessment, Injury Prevention, Emergency Medical Services, Vital Signs, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Treatment Planning, Emergency Response, Orthopedics

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Healthcare Organizations and the Health System

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Health Systems, Organizational Structure, Patient Flow, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Operational Efficiency

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      349 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Health Policy, Research Design, Medical Prescription, Research Methodologies, Patient Safety, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Program Evaluation, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Regulatory Compliance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Public Health, Data Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 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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      IE Business School

      From Brand to Image: Creating High Impact Campaigns That Tell Brand Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Production Planning, Brand Strategy, Branding, Marketing Communications, Proposal Development, Marketing, Creative Design, Storytelling, Brand Awareness, Presentations, Value Propositions, Ideation, Campaign Management, Persona Development, Target Audience

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      272 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Principles of fMRI 2

      Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Human Learning, Psychology, Experimentation, Research Design, Image Analysis, Neurology, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Network Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      247 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry, Medical Terminology, Patient Evaluation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby

      Skills you'll gain: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Preventative Care, Child Health, Pediatrics, Health Assessment, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Cardiology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Testing, Speech Language Pathology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      621 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Global Health Innovations

      Skills you'll gain: Product Development, New Product Development, Product Design, Intellectual Property, Innovation, Commercialization, Design Thinking, Ideation, Presentations, Stakeholder Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Health Systems, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Organizational Change, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Grant Applications, Health Technology, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 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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      University of California, Irvine

      Basics of Extracellular Vesicles

      Skills you'll gain: Blood Collection, Medical Laboratory, Laboratory Testing, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Quantitative Research, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Equipment, Image Analysis, Biology, Medical Science and Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      352 reviews

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

    • Wilderness First Aid: University of Colorado System
    • Healthcare Organizations and the Health System: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology: Johns Hopkins University
    • Foundations of International Psychiatry: The University of Melbourne
    • From Brand to Image: Creating High Impact Campaigns That Tell Brand Stories: IE Business School
    • Principles of fMRI 2: Johns Hopkins University
    • Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization: Rice University
    • Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby : University of Colorado System
    • Global Health Innovations: Imperial College London
    • Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health: University of Michigan

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