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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Supply Chain Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Management System, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Systems, Generative AI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Customer Demand Planning, Forecasting, Logistics Management, Logistics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Business Technologies, Predictive Analytics, Emerging Technologies, Automation

      4.6
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Mental Health Overview, Theories, and Disorders

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Medical Privacy, Mental Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Human Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health, Community Health, Pharmacology, Cultural Responsiveness, Medication Therapy Management, Patient Evaluation, Infectious Diseases, Medical Prescription, Laboratory Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      150 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Public Health, Oncology, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Research, Pharmacology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      148 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Translational Science

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Research, Health Care, Public Health, Community Health, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Mentorship, Laboratory Research, Research, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Mastering Hotel Financials

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Hospitality Management, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, International Finance, Hotel Operations, Crisis Management, Financial Management, Cost Control, Capital Budgeting, Business Metrics, Revenue Management, Cash Flows, Benchmarking, Budgeting, Adaptability, Time Management, Leadership Development, Creative Problem-Solving

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Wilderness First Aid - Environmental Emergencies

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Cleanliness, Acute Care, First Aid, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Safety Assurance, Emergency Response, Injury Prevention, Accident Prevention, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Transitions in Care from Survivorship to Hospice

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Oncology, Patient Evaluation, Care Coordination, Treatment Planning, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Mental Health

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Pediatric, Geriatric, Phlebotomy, and Cardiology Assisting

      Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Electocardiography, Laboratory Testing, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Laboratory, Cardiology, Child Health, Working With Children, Patient Assistance, Patient Preparation, Medical Support, Chronic Diseases, Vital Signs, Nursing and Patient Care, Care Management, Infection Control, Anatomy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Privacy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Safety and Security, Emergency Response, Regulatory Compliance, Infectious Diseases, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Information Privacy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Translating Basic Research into Research for Humans

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Laboratory Research, Medical Science and Research, General Science and Research, Clinical Trials, Research, Healthcare Ethics, Biology, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Holistic Weight Management

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychology, Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Surgery, Personal Development, Social Sciences, Pharmacology, Coaching, Nutrition Education, Resilience, Persistence, Kinesiology, Health Assessment, Creative Problem-Solving, Preventative Care

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • GenAI for Supply Chain Optimization: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Mental Health Overview, Theories, and Disorders: MedCerts
    • PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients: Johns Hopkins University
    • Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Translational Science : University of Michigan
    • Mastering Hotel Financials: Starweaver
    • Wilderness First Aid - Environmental Emergencies: University of Colorado System
    • Transitions in Care from Survivorship to Hospice: Stanford University
    • Pediatric, Geriatric, Phlebotomy, and Cardiology Assisting: MedCerts
    • Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics: MedCerts

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