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    • U

      University of Colorado System

      Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Student Support and Services, Care Management, Care Coordination, Medical Emergency, School Psychology, First Aid, Patient Education and Support, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Respiratory Care, Food Safety and Sanitation, Nursing, Medication Administration, Child Health, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      705 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Atención centrada en el paciente

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Primary Care, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Preventative Care, Care Coordination, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Professionalism, Psychosocial Assessments, Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Community Health, Mental Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Collaboration, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      22 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • R

      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Healthcare Organizations and the Health System

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Governance, Health Systems, Presentations, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Organizational Structure, Health Care, Microsoft PowerPoint, Organizational Strategy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      343 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • R

      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Improvement, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Business Writing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Innovation, Patient Coordination, Entrepreneurship, Customer experience improvement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      166 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      نماذج Ų§Ł„Ų³Ł„ŁˆŁƒ Ų§Ł„ŲŖŁ†ŲøŁŠŁ…ŁŠ | Organizational Behavior Models

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, Forecasting, Goal Setting

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      7 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free
      S

      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      å¾Ŗåŗęøčæ›ē»ƒē‘œä¼½

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Mindfulness, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Stress Management, Constructive Feedback, Personal Development, Positivity, Self-Discipline, Respiration, Mental Concentration, Learning Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Oral Health, Patient Treatment, Infectious Diseases, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Patient Evaluation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      469 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      N

      Northwestern University

      Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Leadership, Relationship Building, Personal Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      168 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      Ų§Ł„Ł…Ų§Ł„ŁŠŲ© Ł„ŲŗŁŠŲ± الخبراؔ Ų§Ł„Ł…Ų§Ł„ŁŠŁŠŁ†

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Business Planning, Financial Statements, Cost Management, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, General Finance, Financial Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Preventative Care, Public Health, Pharmacology, Crisis Intervention, Mental and Behavioral Health, Treatment Planning, Care Coordination, Risk Analysis, Motivational Interviewing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      51 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      P

      Peking University

      Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers

      Skills you'll gain: Pediatrics, Child Health, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric First Aid, Nutrition and Diet, Nursing Care, Working With Children, Maternal Health, Clinical Nutrition, Primary Care, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Toileting, Health Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Dental Care, Respiratory Care, First Aid

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      13 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • R

      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Preventative Care, Health Administration, Patient Education and Support, Patient Treatment, Health Informatics, Telehealth

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      130 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular dental courses

    • Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School:Ā University of Colorado System
    • Atención centrada en el paciente:Ā Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Healthcare Organizations and the Health System:Ā Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations:Ā Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • نماذج Ų§Ł„Ų³Ł„ŁˆŁƒ Ų§Ł„ŲŖŁ†ŲøŁŠŁ…ŁŠ | Organizational Behavior Models:Ā Alfaisal University | KLD
    • å¾Ŗåŗęøčæ›ē»ƒē‘œä¼½:Ā Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know:Ā Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare:Ā Northwestern University
    • Ų§Ł„Ł…Ų§Ł„ŁŠŲ© Ł„ŲŗŁŠŲ± الخبراؔ Ų§Ł„Ł…Ų§Ł„ŁŠŁŠŁ†:Ā Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers:Ā University of Michigan

    Frequently Asked Questions about Dental

    "Learning about dental health can prepare you for numerous jobs in the field, including dentist, dental assistant, periodontist, and orthodontist. A general dentist performs various tasks, such as examining teeth and gums, diagnosing issues, treating cavities, and extracting teeth. A dentist can refer patients to specialists for additional treatment. Dental assistants work alongside dentists and perform more basic tasks, such as prepping equipment and handling patient records.

    A periodontist is a type of dentist who specializes in periodontal disease, a common condition characterized by infected gums. Periodontists perform complex tasks such as removing infected gum tissue, reshaping gums, and adding dental implants. An orthodontist specializes in correcting tooth and jaw alignment issues. The job involves applying braces and other corrective techniques to improve a patient’s oral health."ā€Ž

    The dental field might be right for you if you have a passion for helping people, good manual dexterity, and an interest in oral health. you'll be working on patients’ mouths, and blood will be a common sight. You'll need to be very precise and detailed oriented. Most procedures require a delicate, steady hand, as you'll be working with small tools within a small space. You'll also need strong communication skills. Patients as well as coworkers require careful guidance throughout the day. Additionally, many people find dental visits stressful, but your communication skills can put patients at ease.ā€Ž

    Online classes will provide you with in-depth knowledge of the dental industry and the various specialized areas of dentistry. you'll learn about oral diseases, how to diagnose them, and how to treat them. Instructors will share their knowledge by posting informative lectures and assigning reading material. Quizzes will follow the lessons to measure your progress.

    Online courses offer a high level of flexibility. You can access the material from your home computer and work on the lessons whenever you want.ā€Ž

    Yes, Coursera offers a variety of free courses across many topics, including dental. While you can access most course materials for free by auditing the courses, this does not include graded assignments or a completion certificate. For those looking to obtain a certificate to showcase their learning or enhance their professional profile, Coursera provides the option to purchase the course. Additionally, Coursera offers free trials or financial aid to learners who qualify, making certifications more accessible to everyone.ā€Ž

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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