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      University of California San Diego

      A New Communication Framework for Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Patient Education And Counseling, Empathy, Rapport Building, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Time Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Medication and Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacy, Medication Administration, Drug Interaction, Pharmacy Operations, Medication Therapy Management, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Pharmacist Assistance, Sterilization, Contraindication, Intravenous Therapy, Environment Health And Safety, Infection Control

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Novartis

      Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Competitive Intelligence, Patient Safety, Clinical Pharmacy, Safety Assurance, Laboratory Testing, Risk Analysis, Clinical Research, Medication Administration, Laboratory Research, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medical Science and Research, Infectious Diseases, Biology, Molecular Biology, Regulatory Compliance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      208 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      The Basics of Trauma Surgery

      Skills you'll gain: Orthopedics, Splinting, Trauma Care, Surgery, Neurology, Rehabilitation, Hospital Medicine, Surgical Suturing, Critical Care, Patient Positioning, Emergency Medicine, Radiography, Respiratory Care, Treatment Planning, Anatomy, Medical Imaging

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      239 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Open Mindset, Brainstorming, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Prototyping, Empathy, User Experience, Human Centered Design, Service Design, Problem Solving, Qualitative Research, Adaptability, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Visualization, Storytelling, Collaboration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      415 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Rochester

      Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Motivation, Mindfulness, Motivational Skills, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Human Development, Psychology, Stress Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Goal Setting, School Psychology, Occupational Therapy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      512 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Safety, Health Policy, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Mental Health Therapies, Health Assessment, Clinical Research, Regulatory Compliance, Science and Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      459 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tel Aviv University

      The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I

      Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, International Relations, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Governance

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

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      University of Amsterdam

      Inferential Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Correlation Analysis

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      602 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI For Medical Treatment

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Deep Learning, Feature Engineering, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Medical Science and Research, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      524 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Verbal Communication Skills, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Personal Development, Relationship Building

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular direct patient care courses

    • A New Communication Framework for Healthcare: University of California San Diego
    • Pharmacy Medication and Safety: MedCerts
    • Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines: Novartis
    • The Basics of Trauma Surgery: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector: University of Virginia
    • Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness: University of Rochester
    • Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices: University of Minnesota
    • The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I: Tel Aviv University
    • Inferential Statistics: University of Amsterdam
    • AI For Medical Treatment: DeepLearning.AI

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