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

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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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      Kennesaw State University

      The Foundations of Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, Security Awareness, 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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      699 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Research, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Policy, Health Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Community Health, Research, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      279 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Palliative Care Always

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Psychosocial Assessments, Caregiving, Patient Assistance, 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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      Columbia University

      First Principles of Computer Vision

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Photography, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Reality, Medical Imaging, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Dimensionality Reduction, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms, Display Devices, Mathematical Modeling, Color Theory, Algorithms, Estimation, Electronic Components, Automation Engineering

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      219 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Everyday Chinese Medicine 2

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Treatment Planning, Health Assessment, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      226 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Chronic Diseases, Health Disparities, Community Health, Preventative Care, Telehealth, Medical Billing and Coding, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Health Assessment, Health Technology, Behavioral Health, Health Informatics, Medical Management, Organizational Leadership, Public Health, Constructive Feedback, Care Management, Primary Care, Organizational Change, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      293 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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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      University of Pennsylvania

      U.S. Health Law Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Administration, Medicare, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Health Policy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Legal Risk, Medical Privacy, Legal Research, Emergency Departments

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      254 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ISC2

      Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Threat Management, OSI Models, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Cloud Services, Data Centers

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      233 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ISC2

      Incident Response, BC, and DR Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Information Assurance, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, System Monitoring, Crisis Management, Operational Risk, Information Privacy, Threat Detection, Data Integrity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      248 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular medical terminology courses

    • Intelligent Machining: University at Buffalo
    • The Foundations of Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University
    • Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers: Johns Hopkins University
    • Palliative Care Always: Stanford University
    • First Principles of Computer Vision: Columbia University
    • Everyday Chinese Medicine 2: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Value-Based Care: University of Houston
    • Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby : University of Colorado System
    • U.S. Health Law Fundamentals: University of Pennsylvania
    • Network Security: ISC2

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