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    Learn medical terminology for effective communication in healthcare. Understand medical terms, abbreviations, and their meanings.

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      Rice University

      Human Anatomy & Physiology II

      Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Pulmonology, Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy, Urology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Cardiology, Anatomy, Nephrology, Gynecology, Maternal Health, Pathology, Chronic Diseases, Internal Medicine, Vital Signs, Biology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Terminology, Nutrition and Diet, Lifelong Learning

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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Prepare for the EMT Certification Test

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Care Management, Emergency Medical Services, Triage, Emergency Response, Patient Treatment, Emergency Medicine, Trauma Care, Health Assessment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Prehospital care of acute stroke and patient selection for endovascular treatment using the RACE scale

      Skills you'll gain: Acute Care, Medical Emergency, Triage, Emergency Departments, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Positioning, Neurology, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Vital Signs, Medical Imaging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Formation COVID-19 pour personnels de santé

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Telehealth, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Infection Control, Emergency and Intensive Care, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Medical Ultrasonography, Triage, Vital Signs, Medication Administration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Medication Dispensation, Medical Prescription, Pharmacist Assistance, Pharmacy, Medication Administration, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmacology, Pediatrics, Intravenous Therapy, Systems Of Measurement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Anatomy & Physiology: Support & Movement

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Medical Terminology, Patient Evaluation, Pathology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MathWorks

      Introduction to Computer Vision

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Geospatial Information and Technology, Linear Algebra, Algorithms, Data Validation, Matlab

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Community Health, Health Systems, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Studies, Microbiology, Molecular Biology

      4.1
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      216 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Electronic Medical Record, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Process Design, Innovation, Patient Coordination, Technical Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Administration, Business Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Natural Language Processing in Microsoft Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Unstructured Data, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Digital Health Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Care, Market Opportunities, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Transformation, Medical Terminology, Public Health, Entrepreneurship, Emerging Technologies, Payment Systems, Innovation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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

      Skills you'll gain: Contraindication, Preventative Care, Primary Care, Oncology, Oral Health, Patient Treatment, Infectious Diseases, Treatment Planning, Pharmacotherapy, Epidemiology, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      469 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Human Anatomy & Physiology II: Rice University
    • Prepare for the EMT Certification Test: University of Colorado System
    • Prehospital care of acute stroke and patient selection for endovascular treatment using the RACE scale: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Formation COVID-19 pour personnels de santé: Stanford University
    • Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials: MedCerts
    • Anatomy & Physiology: Support & Movement: Rice University
    • Introduction to Computer Vision: MathWorks
    • Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19: Imperial College London
    • Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Natural Language Processing in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft

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