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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Mental Health, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Behavioral Health, Neurology, Public Health, Medical Science and Research, Psychology, Risk Analysis, Pharmacology, Research, Personal Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Science of Fat Metabolism

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Clinical Nutrition, Anatomy, Biology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Syringes, Compounding Medications, & Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Assistance, Pharmacology, Medication Dispensation, Medication Administration, Motivational Interviewing, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Operations, Interpersonal Communications, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      The Emergence of Oncofertility (Past, Present & Future)

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Pediatrics, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Treatment Planning, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Patient Referral, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Profundización y actualización en Enfermedad Cardiovascular

      Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Chronic Diseases, Internal Medicine, Electocardiography, Acute Care, Primary Care, Treatment Planning, Patient Evaluation, Care Management, Pharmacology, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Signaling actions of small molecules

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Biology, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Patient Perspectives on Medications: Qualitative Interviews

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Patient Education and Support, Research, Research Methodologies, Rapport Building, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Non-Verbal Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Symptom Management in Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Care Management, Patient Treatment, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Communication, Pharmacology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理)

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Nursing, Nursing Care, Clinical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Preventative Care, Care Management, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Pathology, Health Assessment, Surgery, Radiology, Pharmacology, Medical Imaging, Epidemiology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Diagnóstico y tratamiento del dolor neuropático en atención primaria

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, General Medicine, Medical History Documentation, Infectious Diseases, Science and Research, Chronic Diseases, Pharmacology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      317 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Lausanne

      Doping : Sports, Organizations and Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Social Sciences, Culture, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Sociology, Psychosocial Assessments, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Arbitration, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      366 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Prescription, Injury Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Mental and Behavioral Health, Epidemiology, Pharmacy, Patient Education And Counseling, Engineering Design Process, Health Policy, Public Health, Pharmacology, Treatment Planning, Trend Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Science of Fat Metabolism: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Pharmacy Syringes, Compounding Medications, & Communication: MedCerts
    • The Emergence of Oncofertility (Past, Present & Future): Michigan State University
    • Profundización y actualización en Enfermedad Cardiovascular: Universidad de los Andes
    • Signaling actions of small molecules: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Patient Perspectives on Medications: Qualitative Interviews: University of Copenhagen
    • Symptom Management in Palliative Care: Stanford University
    • Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理): Peking University
    • Diagnóstico y tratamiento del dolor neuropático en atención primaria: Universidad de los Andes

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