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      Rice University

      Medical Terminology I

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Orthopedics, Medical Records, Urology, Anatomy, Electronic Medical Record

      4.9
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      710 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Medical Terminology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Vital Signs, Clinical Experience, Medical Records, Patient Safety, Medical History Documentation, General Medicine, Emergency and Intensive Care, Medication Administration, English Language

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Introductory Human Physiology

      Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Anatomy, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Nephrology, Urology, Kinesiology, Vital Signs, Neurology, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Biochemistry, Gynecology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Medical History Documentation, Ancient History, World History, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Genentech

      Data Science with Real World Data in Pharma

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis, Real Time Data, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Biostatistics, Data Science, Epidemiology, Health Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Quality

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Representation in Clinical Trials

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Diversity Training, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Medical Science and Research, Cultural Sensitivity, Research, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Drug Commercialization

      Skills you'll gain: Commercialization, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Intellectual Property, Clinical Trials, Portfolio Management, Strategic Partnership, Regulatory Affairs, Product Marketing, Go To Market Strategy, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Market Dynamics, Business Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Clinical Decision Support Systems - CDSS 4

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Information Privacy, Data Validation, Decision Support Systems, Health Informatics, Predictive Modeling, Verification And Validation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Governance, Human Centered Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Utrecht University

      Clinical Epidemiology

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Trials, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Patient Treatment, Predictive Modeling, Analysis, Risk Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Data Collection

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      361 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Writing in the Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Peer Review, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Writing, Scientific Methods, Journals, Editing, Grammar, Research, Media and Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Motivational Interviewing, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Psychiatry, Patient Treatment, Psychotherapy, Treatment Planning, Chronic Diseases, Pharmacology, Health Policy, Care Management, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      The Heart, Blood, and Lungs

      Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Medical Terminology, Cardiology, Respiration, Medical Records, Pathology, Anatomy, Electocardiography, Laboratory Testing, Vital Signs, Biology, Infectious Diseases

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular clinical science courses

    • Medical Terminology I: Rice University
    • Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students: University of Pittsburgh
    • Introductory Human Physiology: Duke University
    • The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Data Science with Real World Data in Pharma: Genentech
    • Representation in Clinical Trials: Novartis
    • Drug Commercialization : University of California San Diego
    • Clinical Decision Support Systems - CDSS 4: University of Glasgow
    • Clinical Epidemiology: Utrecht University
    • Writing in the Sciences: Stanford University

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