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      Novartis

      Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Competitive Intelligence, Patient Safety, Clinical Pharmacy, Safety Assurance, Laboratory Testing, Risk Analysis, Clinical Research, Medication Administration, Laboratory Research, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medical Science and Research, Infectious Diseases, Biology, Molecular Biology, Regulatory Compliance

      4.8
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      210 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Interoperability, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Information Technology, Medical Records, Information Technology Architecture, Health Policy, Electronic Medical Record, Systems Analysis, Information Management, Technology Roadmaps, Information Privacy, System Requirements, Emerging Technologies, Requirements Analysis

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      544 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Medical Privacy, Desktop Support, Health Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, End User Training and Support, Help Desk Support, Technical Support, Medical Imaging, Electronic Medical Record, Network Troubleshooting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      725 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Anticoagulación

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Contraindication, Drug Interaction, Medication Therapy Management, Pulmonology, Critical Care, Patient Treatment, Geriatrics, Nephrology, Chronic Diseases, Cardiology, Risk Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      96 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Citizenship and the Rule of Law

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Social Justice, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Business Ethics, Legal Research, Adjudication, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Litigation and Civil Justice, Case Law, International Relations, Compliance Management, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Accountability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      523 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Immunology: The Immune System and its Failures

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Pathology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Oncology, Pulmonology, Respiration, Public Health, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Clinical Research, Pharmacotherapy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      341 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Aboriginal Worldviews and Education

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Advocacy, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      496 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Medical Assisting Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Sterilization, Infection Control, Pathology, Health And Safety Standards, Anatomy, Sanitation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Infectious Diseases, Medical Equipment and Technology, General Medical Tests and Procedures

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Diálisis peritoneal

      Skills you'll gain: Dialysis, Nephrology, Patient Education And Counseling, Chronic Diseases, Care Management, Home Health Care, Sanitation, Nursing, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Equipment and Technology, Anatomy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Design of Experiments

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Regression Analysis, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Scientific Methods, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Quantitative Research, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Analysis, Statistical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Variance Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      366 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics

      Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Psychology, Psychiatry, Biostatistics, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Research Methodologies, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      595 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAS

      Data Literacy: Exploring and Visualizing Data

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, SAS (Software), Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Business Reporting, Virtual Environment, Data Cleansing, Data Access, Business Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines: Novartis
    • The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare: Johns Hopkins University
    • Anticoagulación: Universidad de los Andes
    • Citizenship and the Rule of Law: University of London
    • Immunology: The Immune System and its Failures: Imperial College London
    • Aboriginal Worldviews and Education: University of Toronto
    • Medical Assisting Foundations: MedCerts
    • Diálisis peritoneal: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Design of Experiments: Arizona State University

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