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

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Introduction to Typography

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Adobe InDesign, Design, Art History, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Illustrator, Peer Review, Creativity

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Copenhagen

      Diabetes - a Global Challenge

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Patient Treatment, Pharmaceuticals, Kinesiology, Precision Medicine, Public Health, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Molecular Biology

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Chronic Diseases, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Community Health, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Management, Health Equity, Preventative Care, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Assessment, Medicare, Practice Management, Care Management, Portfolio Management, Quality Improvement, Organizational Change, Leadership

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      U.S. Health Law Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicare, Health Care Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Court Systems, Medical Management, Patient Safety, Legal Risk, Lawsuits, Case Law, Emergency Departments

      4.9
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      256 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Anthropology, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Vocabulary, Grammar, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Research

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

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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Scalability, Data Processing, Data Science, Distributed Computing, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, Real Time Data, Data Storage

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      The Foundations of Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Cyber Governance, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Continuous Improvement Process

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

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      University of California San Diego

      Drug Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Bioinformatics, New Product Development, Medical Science and Research, Regulatory Affairs, Molecular Biology, Market Opportunities, Chemistry

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Healthcare Organization Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Governance, Business Process, Business Process Management, Quality Improvement, Health Systems, Process Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Process Design, Business Process Improvement, Data Collection, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Presentations, Health Care, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Preventative Care, Spreadsheet Software

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Generative AI in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Regulatory Compliance, Prompt Engineering, Healthcare Ethics, Health Informatics, Treatment Planning, Patient Evaluation, Medical Imaging, Natural Language Processing, Decision Support Systems

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Mastering Final Cut Pro

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Knowledge of Apple Software, Post-Production, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Animations, Media Production, Data Import/Export, Editing, Content Management, File Management, Color Matching, Timelines

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      226 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Hong Kong

      Materials in Oral Health

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Dentistry, Dental Procedures, Laboratory Testing, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Oral and Dental Care, Radiography, Oral Health, Computer-Aided Design, 3D Modeling, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      521 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Typography: California Institute of the Arts
    • Diabetes - a Global Challenge: University of Copenhagen
    • Value-Based Care: University of Houston
    • U.S. Health Law Fundamentals: University of Pennsylvania
    • Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics: Universiteit Leiden
    • Introduction to Big Data: University of California San Diego
    • The Foundations of Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University
    • Drug Discovery : University of California San Diego
    • Healthcare Organization Operations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Introduction to Generative AI in Healthcare : Coursera Instructor Network

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