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    Explore medical writing for creating clinical documents. Learn to write scientific papers, regulatory documents, and patient information leaflets.

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      MedCerts

      Medical Terminology and the Human Body Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pathology, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Vital Signs, Medical Science and Research, Oncology

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      323 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      AAPC

      Coding and Medical Necessity

      Skills you'll gain: ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Billing and Coding, Health Information Management, Revenue Cycle Management, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      The Strategy of Content Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Content Creation, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Copywriting, Multimedia, Branding, Video Production, Business Ethics, Storytelling, Writing

      4.5
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Neurology, Pathology, Pulmonology, Anatomy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Cardiology, Urology, Respiratory Care, Gynecology, Respiration, Orthopedics, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Electocardiography, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Chronic Diseases, Kinesiology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      227 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Berklee

      Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      898 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Peer Review, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Presentations, Typography, Design, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Design Elements And Principles, Communication, Writing, Organizational Skills, Grammar, Proofreading, Branding, Verbal Communication Skills, Courage

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings

      Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Medical Terminology, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Grammar

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      327 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IESE Business School

      The Art of Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Content Creation, Writing, Active Listening, Empathy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      969 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability, Probability Distribution

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Grammar, Concision, Editing, Language Competency, Storytelling, Vocabulary, Time Management, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      273 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Advanced Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Proofreading, Editing, Peer Review, Style Guides

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Medical Terminology and the Human Body Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Coding and Medical Necessity: AAPC
    • The Strategy of Content Marketing: University of California, Davis
    • Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics: Berklee
    • Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings: Rice University
    • The Art of Storytelling: IESE Business School
    • Introduction to Statistics: Stanford University
    • Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order: University of Michigan

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