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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Integrative Nursing

      Skills you'll gain: Nursing Practices, Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Patient Evaluation, Nursing, Nursing Process, Nursing Care, Clinical Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Health Assessment, Care Management, Preventative Care, Stress Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Global Disease Masterclass

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Disparities, Cardiology, Chronic Diseases, Microbiology, Community Health, Health Systems, Health Policy, Socioeconomics, Preventative Care, Health Care, Health Assessment, Biostatistics, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Trend Analysis, Medical Science and Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      316 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Introduction to Early Childhood

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Special Education, Teaching, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Classroom Management, Behavior Management, Curriculum Development, Policy Development, Data Collection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Policies, Media and Communications, Preventative Care, Infectious Diseases, Health Systems, Advocacy, Data Collection, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      244 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Health Across the Gender Spectrum

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Pediatrics, Cultural Sensitivity, Working With Children, Patient Education and Support, Toileting, Mental Health, Child Development, Parent Communication, Child Health, Healthcare Ethics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of California, Santa Cruz

      The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Care, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Medical History Documentation, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, World History, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations of Health Equity Research

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Health Systems, Patient Education and Support, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Media and Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      169 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      The Emergence of Oncofertility (Past, Present & Future)

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      Life, Health and Radiation

      Skills you'll gain: Radiation Protection, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Radiography, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Ultrasonography, Patient Education And Counseling, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      354 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Peer Review, Research Design, Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Research, Probability, Quantitative Research, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Analytics, Probability Distribution, Analysis, Report Writing, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Inference

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      250 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Healthcare Data Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Health Informatics, Data Dictionary, Health Systems, Metadata Management, Data Compilation, Health Care, Data Mapping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management, Taxonomy, Care Coordination, Data Literacy, Clinical Data Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Records, Data Quality, Medical Terminology, Big Data, Interoperability

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      125 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Integrative Nursing: University of Minnesota
    • Global Disease Masterclass: Imperial College London
    • Introduction to Early Childhood: The State University of New York
    • Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials: MedCerts
    • The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Health Across the Gender Spectrum: Stanford University
    • The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Foundations of Health Equity Research: Johns Hopkins University
    • The Emergence of Oncofertility (Past, Present & Future): Michigan State University
    • Life, Health and Radiation: The University of Sydney

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