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

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      University of Michigan

      Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Psychiatry, Psychology, Neurology, Mental Health, Mathematical Modeling, Behavioral Health, Anesthesiology, Respiratory Therapy, Biology, Cardiology, Public Health, Pharmacology

      4.8
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      810 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Essentials of Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Coordination, Compassion, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Stress Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Needs Assessment

      4.7
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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, Nephrology, Medication Therapy Management, Treatment Planning, Medical Management, Internal Medicine, Care Management, Clinical Nutrition, Patient Education And Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Medication Administration, Preventative Care

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      NASM Personal Fitness Trainer

      Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Nutrition and Diet, Injury Prevention, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition Education, Goal Setting, Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Physical Therapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Behavioral Health, Mechanics, Automated External Defibrillator, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Neurology, Rehabilitation, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Terminology, Cardiology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Diabetes – the Essential Facts

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Public Health, Medical Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, Treatment Planning, Community Health, Kinesiology, Surgery, Clinical Nutrition, Biology

      4.7
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      2.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Melbourne

      Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Oncology, Environment, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Laboratory Research

      4.8
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      828 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to battery-management systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Failure Analysis, Thermal Management, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Power Electronics, Energy and Utilities, Technical Design, High Voltage, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, System Monitoring, Chemistry, Requirements Analysis, Performance Tuning, Estimation

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Web Development Tools, Responsive Web Design, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Debugging, Data Validation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      562 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Healthcare Marketplace

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Peer Review, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Intellectual Property, Clinical Trials, Health Care Administration, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Primary Care, Health Care, Medical Equipment and Technology, Market Analysis, Risk Analysis, Health Policy, Care Coordination, New Product Development, Payment Systems, Revenue Forecasting

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Introduction to Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Conceptual Design, Verification And Validation, Engineering Design Process, User Requirements Documents, System Requirements, System Testing, Construction, Risk Management Framework

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Privacy Law and Data Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Data Security, Health Information Management, Regulatory Requirements, Data Management, Incident Response, Financial Regulations, Risk Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Newborn Baby Care

      Skills you'll gain: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Preventative Care, Child Health, Pediatrics, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Working With Children, Cardiology, Nursing Care, Pulmonology, Vital Signs, Safety Training, Parent Communication, Injury Prevention, Child Development, Family Therapy, Accident Prevention, Health And Safety Standards

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society: University of Michigan
    • Essentials of Palliative Care: Stanford University
    • Actualización en el manejo del paciente con diabetes mellitus tipo 2: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • NASM Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Diabetes – the Essential Facts: University of Copenhagen
    • Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression: The University of Melbourne
    • Introduction to battery-management systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript: IBM
    • Healthcare Marketplace: University of Minnesota
    • Introduction to Systems Engineering: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

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