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

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    • Y

      Yale University

      Anatomy of the Head and Spine

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Neurology, Respiration, Radiology, Surgery

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Anatomy, Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Patient Treatment, Medical Science and Research, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      K

      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Basic Principles of Cell Signaling

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Chronic Diseases, Medical Science and Research, Oncology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      I

      Imperial College London

      Global Disease Masterclass

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Disparities, Cardiology, Chronic Diseases, Microbiology, Community Health, Health Systems, Health Policy, Socioeconomics, Preventative Care, Health Care, Health Assessment, Biostatistics, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Trend Analysis, Medical Science and Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      320 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Antibióticos ¿cuándo, cómo y para qué?

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Medical Prescription, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, Public Health, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Community Health, Patient Education And Counseling

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Michigan

      Translating Research to Healthcare Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Policy Development, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Health Care, Public Policies, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Science and Research, Public Health, Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      S

      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      杏林探宝——认知中药

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Medication Therapy Management, Medical History Documentation, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Safety, Ancient History, Drug Interaction

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Public Health, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Trials, Laboratory Research, Pharmacology, New Product Development, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Innovation, Manufacturing Processes

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Voice Disorders: What Patients and Professionals Need to Know

      Skills you'll gain: Speech Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Physical Therapy, Respiration, Surgery, Anatomy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      212 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Policy Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Policy, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Life Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Molecular Biology, Energy and Utilities, Biology, Public Health

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Florida

      TECH MeD: Transdisciplinary Education for Critical Hacks of Medical Devices

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Equipment and Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Internet Of Things, Patient Safety, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Telehealth, Vulnerability, Medical Privacy, Legal Risk, Health Care, Data Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Informatics, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Security Controls

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Farmacovigilancia ocular

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Medical Equipment and Technology, Clinical Research, Patient Treatment, Health Technology, Risk Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      357 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Anatomy of the Head and Spine : Yale University
    • Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity: Rice University
    • Basic Principles of Cell Signaling: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Global Disease Masterclass: Imperial College London
    • Antibióticos ¿cuándo, cómo y para qué?: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Translating Research to Healthcare Policy : University of Michigan
    • 杏林探宝——认知中药: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology: Imperial College London
    • Voice Disorders: What Patients and Professionals Need to Know: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy: Johns Hopkins University

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