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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 Chicago

      Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Psychology, Anatomy, Behavioral Health, Human Learning, Non-Verbal Communication, Biology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Basic Electrical Systems, Speech Language Pathology, Pharmacology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Writing in the Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Concision, Writing, Peer Review, Technical Communication, Grammar, Technical Writing, Editing, Scientific Methods, Journals, Research, Communication Strategies, General Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Constructive Feedback

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Medical Coders: Simplifying Documentation

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Medical Records, Medical Billing and Coding, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Health Information Management, Medical History Documentation, Prompt Engineering, Health Informatics, Operational Efficiency, Automation, Natural Language Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Stories of Infection

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Patient Evaluation, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Health Disparities, Pathology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Health Systems, Preventative Care, Patient Treatment, Laboratory Testing

      4.9
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic.

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Patient Evaluation, Pathology, Medical Imaging, Surgery, Medical Terminology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      457 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Health Care, Biochemistry, Nutrition and Diet

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      416 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Introduction to Technical Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Writing, Typography, Writing and Editing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Data Ethics, Proofreading, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Multimedia, Content Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Cuidado de heridas en el ámbito hospitalario

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Medical Surgical Nursing, Medical History Documentation, Health Assessment, Trauma Care, Patient Positioning, Cleanliness, Direct Patient Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Care, Care Management, Clinical Nursing, Infection Control, Surgery, Chronic Diseases, Anatomy

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Precision Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Primary Care, Bioinformatics, Patient Treatment, Clinical Research, Health Care, Biostatistics, Health Assessment, Pharmacology, Risk Analysis, Molecular Biology, Health Informatics, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Data Analysis, Data Management

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Anatomy of the Chest, Neck, Abdomen, and Pelvis

      Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Neurology, Respiration, Medical Imaging, Patient Evaluation, Pulmonology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Radiology, Health Assessment, Urology

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      MRI Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Radiology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      453 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Introduction to Medical Software

      Skills you'll gain: User Requirements Documents, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Design, Regulatory Affairs, Software Architecture, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Usability, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Regulatory Requirements, Health Technology, User Research, Health Informatics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Testing, Medical Privacy, Health Information Management, Risk Management, Quality Management Systems, Entrepreneurship

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life: The University of Chicago
    • Writing in the Sciences: Stanford University
    • GenAI for Medical Coders: Simplifying Documentation: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Stories of Infection: Stanford University
    • Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic. : Universiteit Leiden
    • Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Introduction to Technical Writing: Board Infinity
    • Cuidado de heridas en el ámbito hospitalario: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Precision Medicine: University of Geneva
    • Anatomy of the Chest, Neck, Abdomen, and Pelvis: Yale University

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