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      Amazon Web Services

      Introduction to the Cloud for Clinicians

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Clinical Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Cloud Computing, Health Care, Cloud Solutions, Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Care Management, Precision Medicine, Innovation

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Translating Basic Research into Research for Humans

      Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Health Policy, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      Traitement d'images : segmentation et caractérisation

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Image Quality, Data Processing, Computer Programming, Medical Imaging, Python Programming, Mathematical Modeling, Histogram, Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Mainstream Smart Home Technology as Assistive Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Adaptive Equipment, Home Health Care, Network Protocols, Mobility Assistance, Wireless Networks, Health Technology, Disabilities, Long Term Care, End User Training and Support, Telecommunications, Patient Assistance, Internet Of Things, Occupational Therapy, Interoperability, Human Computer Interaction, Clinical Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Automation, Information Privacy, Medical Privacy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Imperial College London

      Types of Vaccine

      Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Microbiology, Drug Development, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research, Emerging Technologies

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Future Healthcare Payment Models

      Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Managed Care, Care Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Medicaid, Business Metrics, Stakeholder Analysis, Payment Systems, Medicare, Performance Measurement, Cost Management, Insurance, Risk Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      University of California San Diego

      Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets

      Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Science and Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Indian Institute of Science

      Designing a MEMS-Based Sensor for Exhaled Breath Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Documentation, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Technical Documentation, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Technical Communication, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Materials science, Manufacturing Processes, Prototyping

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Tecnología como facilitador en soluciones de Telemedicina

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Health Technology, Health Administration, Health Care, Technology Solutions, Clinical Monitoring, Medical Privacy, Medical Devices, Cybersecurity, Data Mining, Patient Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Formação sobre a COVID-19 para Profissionais de Saúde

      Skills you'll gain: Airway Management, Respiratory Care, Personal protective equipment, Patient Evaluation, Mechanical Ventilation, Telehealth, Critical Care, Pulmonology, Infection Control, Emergency and Intensive Care, Vital Signs, Oxygen Therapy, Clinical Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, Medical Ultrasonography, Patient Positioning, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Pharmacology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Ethical Hacking Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Penetration Testing, General Networking, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Assessments, Wireless Networks, System Configuration, Software Installation, Virtual Machines

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of Minnesota

      Nursing Informatics Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Nursing, Health Care Administration, Informatics, Nurse Education, Health Technology, Electronic Medical Record System

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to the Cloud for Clinicians: Amazon Web Services
    • Translating Basic Research into Research for Humans : University of Michigan
    • Traitement d'images : segmentation et caractérisation: Institut Mines-Télécom
    • Mainstream Smart Home Technology as Assistive Technology: University of Pittsburgh
    • Types of Vaccine: Imperial College London
    • Future Healthcare Payment Models: Northeastern University
    • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets: University of California San Diego
    • Designing a MEMS-Based Sensor for Exhaled Breath Analysis: Indian Institute of Science
    • Tecnología como facilitador en soluciones de Telemedicina: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Formação sobre a COVID-19 para Profissionais de Saúde: Stanford University

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