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

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      The University of Melbourne

      Foundations of International Psychiatry

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

      4.7
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      A New Communication Framework for Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Empathy, Patient Education And Counseling, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Risk in Modern Society

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Safety and Security, Environmental Issue, Cyber Security Strategy, Decision Making, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      222 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Principles of fMRI 2

      Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Data Analysis, Analysis, Image Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Experimentation, Network Analysis, Research Design, Regression Analysis, Psychology, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Matlab, Mental and Behavioral Health, Neurology, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      248 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ISC2

      Security Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Configuration Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Security, Security Controls, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Encryption, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, System Monitoring, General Networking, Cryptography, Data Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      171 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Global Disease Masterclass

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Disparities, Cardiology, Chronic Diseases, Microbiology, Community Health, Health Systems, Health Policy, Socioeconomics, Preventative Care, Health Care, Health Assessment, Biostatistics, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Trend Analysis, Medical Science and Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      320 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children

      Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Child Health, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Patient Positioning, Maternal Health, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Pediatrics, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Response, Pathology, Vital Signs, Anatomy

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

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Fundamental Sports related Musculoskeletal Anatomy

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Orthopedics, Medical Terminology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      RNA Biology with Eterna

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      144 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Anatomy, Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Patient Treatment, Medical Science and Research, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      329 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MathWorks

      Computer Vision for Engineering and Science

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Matlab, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Motion Graphics, Data Mapping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Geospatial Information and Technology, Feature Engineering, Medical Imaging, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Validation, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing, Performance Testing, Algorithms

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Lund University

      Medical Applications of Particle Accelerators (NPAP MOOC)

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Radiology, Radiation Protection, Radiography, Oncology, Patient Positioning, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Physics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      280 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Foundations of International Psychiatry: The University of Melbourne
    • A New Communication Framework for Healthcare: University of California San Diego
    • Risk in Modern Society : Universiteit Leiden
    • Principles of fMRI 2: Johns Hopkins University
    • Security Operations: ISC2
    • Global Disease Masterclass: Imperial College London
    • Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children: University of Colorado System
    • Fundamental Sports related Musculoskeletal Anatomy: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • RNA Biology with Eterna: Stanford University
    • Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity: Rice University

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