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      Johns Hopkins University

      Neuroscience and Neuroimaging

      Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurology, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Anatomy, Image Analysis, Data Analysis, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Correlation Analysis, Data Manipulation, Radiology, Analytical Skills, Experimentation, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Biomedical Technology, Advanced Analytics, Network Analysis, R Programming, Statistics

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      Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Actualización en el manejo del paciente con diabetes mellitus tipo 2

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Treatment Planning, Medical Management, Internal Medicine, Care Management, Endocrinology, Clinical Nutrition, Preventative Care

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      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Principles of fMRI 1

      Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Data Analysis, Research Design, Image Analysis, Neurology, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Processing, Statistics

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Optical Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Equipment Design, Performance Tuning, Image Quality, Display Devices, Engineering Calculations, Hardware Design, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Computer-Aided Design, Image Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Numerical Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Software, Systems Design, Mathematical Modeling, Human Factors, Medical Imaging, Technical Design

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      Advanced Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Dermatology

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Preparation, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Vital Signs, Medical Imaging, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Health Technology, Health Assessment, Patient Coordination, Clinical Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education and Support, Health Care, Telecommunications, Care Management, Communication

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      Immersify

      Foundations of Human Anatomy and Physiology

      Skills you'll gain: Cell Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Medical Terminology, Health Systems, Biology, Vital Signs, Respiration, Health Assessment, Basic Patient Care

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Healthcare IT Support

      Skills you'll gain: Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Telehealth, Patient Safety, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Clinical Informatics, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Encryption, Help Desk Support, Medical Equipment, Desktop Support, End User Training and Support, Health Care, Patient Communication, Technical Support, Customer Support

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Bioinformatics, Medical Laboratory, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Quality, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Public Health

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      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Immersify

      Breath of Life: Exploring the Respiratory System

      Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Respiratory Care, Pulmonology, Oxygen Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Pulmonary Function Testing, Airway Management, Capillary, Anatomy, Physiology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Medical Terminology, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacotherapy, Infectious Diseases

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      Duke University

      Telehealth: Cardiopulmonary Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Telemetry, Health Technology, Patient Education and Support, Clinical Assessment, Health Informatics, Patient Observation, Pulmonology, Health Care, Cardiology, Telecommunications

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Language Disorders, Anthropology, Multilingualism, English Language, Communication Disorders, Cultural Diversity, Oral Comprehension, Interviewing Skills, Vocabulary, Grammar, Cultural Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communications, Social Sciences, Sociology, Research Methodologies

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      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Privacy Law and Data Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Data Management, Data Sharing, Incident Response, Governance, Risk Management

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      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Neuroscience and Neuroimaging:Ā Johns Hopkins University
    • Actualización en el manejo del paciente con diabetes mellitus tipo 2:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
    • Principles of fMRI 1:Ā Johns Hopkins University
    • Optical Engineering:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
    • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Dermatology:Ā Duke University
    • Foundations of Human Anatomy and Physiology:Ā Immersify
    • Healthcare IT Support:Ā Johns Hopkins University
    • Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods:Ā Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Breath of Life: Exploring the Respiratory System:Ā Immersify
    • Telehealth: Cardiopulmonary Assessment:Ā Duke University

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