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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Semiconductor and MEMS Fabrication

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Finite Element Methods, Medical Devices, Materials science, Micrometer, Electronics Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Process Control, Biomedical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Product Testing, Manufacturing Processes, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Computer Architecture, Process Engineering, Laboratory Procedures, Mechanical Engineering, Emerging Technologies

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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 · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Museum of Natural History

      The Science of Stem Cells

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Research, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Drug Development, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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 · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Dermatology

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

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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Detecting COVID-19 with Chest X-Ray using PyTorch

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Medical Imaging, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, X-Ray Computed Tomography

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      339 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera

      Beyond basics: Advanced Data Analysis with Python

      Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Business Reporting, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Probability & Statistics, Analytical Skills, Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Health Informatics, Business Process Automation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Prehospital care of acute stroke and patient selection for endovascular treatment using the RACE scale

      Skills you'll gain: Acute Care, Triage, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Departments, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      121 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Formal Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Accounting, Accounting, Accounting Records, Financial Accounting, General Ledger, Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Inventory Accounting, Balance Sheet, Fixed Asset, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Financial Statements

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Safety, Health Technology, Help Desk Support, Medical Equipment, Technical Support, Issue Tracking, Change Control, Medical Devices, Electronic Medical Record, Disaster Recovery, Technical Documentation, General Networking

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to battery-management systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Failure Analysis, Electronic Components, Thermal Management, Control Systems, High Voltage, Electrical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Materials science, System Requirements, Manufacturing Processes, Chemistry, Performance Tuning

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Semiconductor and MEMS Fabrication: University of Minnesota
    • Breath of Life: Exploring the Respiratory System: Immersify
    • Foundations of Human Anatomy and Physiology: Immersify
    • The Science of Stem Cells: American Museum of Natural History
    • Telehealth: Cardiopulmonary Assessment: Duke University
    • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Dermatology: Duke University
    • Detecting COVID-19 with Chest X-Ray using PyTorch: Coursera Project Network
    • Beyond basics: Advanced Data Analysis with Python: Coursera
    • Prehospital care of acute stroke and patient selection for endovascular treatment using the RACE scale: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Formal Financial Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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