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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 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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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Anxiety and Related Disorders

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychological Evaluations, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Stress Management, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Therapies, Neurology, Social Sciences, Medical Equipment and Technology, Pharmacotherapy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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 Data Management, Big Data, Data Quality, Data Integration, Electronic Medical Record, Databases, Interoperability, Data Analysis, Data Science, Query Languages

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      222 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Lund University

      Medical Applications of Particle Accelerators (NPAP MOOC)

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Positioning, Radiation Protection, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Radiography, Oncology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Medical Equipment and Technology, Precision Medicine, Physics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      280 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Genre : quels enjeux ? Violences, globalisation, biomédecine, sexualités.

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Social Justice, World History, Cultural Diversity, Medical Science and Research, Political Sciences, Research, Public Policies, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      359 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 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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      167 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Healthcare Delivery for Medical Practice Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Practice Management, Budget Management, Medical Management, Care Management, Budgeting, Case Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Flow, Care Coordination, Compliance Management, Health Care Administration, Primary Care, Public Health, Financial Management, Preventative Care, Regulatory Requirements, Expense Management, Patient Referral, Revenue Forecasting, Needs Assessment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Geneva

      A life with ADHD

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Mental Concentration, Behavior Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Human Development, Psychological Evaluations, Working With Children, Psychotherapy, Family Medicine, Child Development, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Global Health Diplomacy

      Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Health Policy, International Finance, Public Health, Governance, Health Systems, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Care, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      125 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      The Newborn Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Health Assessment, Child Health, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Vital Signs, Medical Terminology, Infectious Diseases, Anatomy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      291 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • A New Communication Framework for Healthcare: University of California San Diego
    • Anxiety and Related Disorders: American Psychological Association
    • The Data Science of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health: University of Michigan
    • Medical Applications of Particle Accelerators (NPAP MOOC): Lund University
    • Genre : quels enjeux ? Violences, globalisation, biomédecine, sexualités.: University of Geneva
    • Security Operations: ISC2
    • Healthcare Delivery for Medical Practice Managers: Johns Hopkins University
    • Wilderness First Aid: University of Colorado System
    • A life with ADHD: University of Geneva

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