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      Johns Hopkins University

      Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Research, Pharmacy, Patient Safety, Medical Prescription, Epidemiology, Research Design, Contraindication, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Medical Science and Research, Drug Interaction, Science and Research, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Data Analysis

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      56 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Care Coordination, Health Systems, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Informatics, Telehealth

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      131 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Epidemiology, Laboratory Testing, Patient Evaluation, Microbiology, Clinical Practices, Public Health, Health Technology, Medical Devices, Preventative Care, Patient Treatment, Molecular Biology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Diagnóstico y tratamiento del dolor neuropático en atención primaria

      Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Neurology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, General Medicine, Medical History Documentation, Science and Research, Clinical Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Pharmacology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      318 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Quality Improvement in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Value-Based Care, Health Policy, Data Quality, Spreadsheet Software, Analysis, Patient-centered Care, Data Analysis Software, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      198 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional de Colombia

      Uso prudente de antimicrobianos en el entorno hospitalario

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Infection Control, Pharmacotherapy, Hand Hygiene, Hospital Medicine, Medication Therapy Management, Medical Prescription, Urinalysis, Infectious Diseases, Patient Evaluation, Microbiology, Surgical Suturing, Clinical Practices, Treatment Planning, Clinical Assessment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      331 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Melbourne

      Foundations of International Psychiatry

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Status Examination, Psychiatry, Medical History Documentation, Healthcare Ethics, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Evaluation, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      196 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      New Product Development - develop your own new product

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Budget Management, Risk Management, Resource Management, Project Management, Product Management, Project Planning, Agile Product Development, Scheduling, Innovation, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Targets, Assays & Screening

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Biochemical Assays, Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Verification And Validation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      CompTIA Security+ 701

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Security Management, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, Threat Detection, Data Security, Computer Security, Encryption, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Firewall, Vulnerability Assessments, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Risk Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      396 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Oncology, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Grant Proposal Plans, Sections, and Resubmission

      Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Planning, Research Design, Growth Mindedness, Science and Research, Budgeting, Resilience, Constructive Feedback, Mentorship, Goal Setting, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology: Johns Hopkins University
    • Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections: Johns Hopkins University
    • Diagnóstico y tratamiento del dolor neuropático en atención primaria: Universidad de los Andes
    • Quality Improvement in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Uso prudente de antimicrobianos en el entorno hospitalario: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    • Foundations of International Psychiatry: The University of Melbourne
    • New Product Development - develop your own new product: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Targets, Assays & Screening: Novartis
    • CompTIA Security+ 701: Infosec

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