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    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Antibióticos ¿cuándo, cómo y para qué?

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Medical Prescription, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, Public Health, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Community Health, Patient Education And Counseling

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Copenhagen

      Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pathology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Medical Imaging, Biochemistry, Chronic Diseases, Patient Treatment, Biology, Internal Medicine, Pharmacology, General Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Clinical Nutrition, Anatomy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders

      Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Neurology, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Research, Pharmacology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      160 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Responsible Medication Prescribing for Older Adults

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Medication Therapy Management, Contraindication, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Geriatrics, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Hospital Medicine, Medication Administration, Patient Discharges, Care Management, Care Coordination, Patient Safety, Pharmacy, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Child Development, Music, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Life Sciences, Education and Training, Psychology, Science and Research, Business Economics, Clinical Trials

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Drug Utilization: Trends, Determinants and Consequences

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Pharmacology, Health Policy, Clinical Research, Patient Education And Counseling, Research Design, Epidemiology, Trend Analysis

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Lausanne

      Dopage : Sports, Organisations et Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Legal Proceedings, Pharmacology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Psychology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      160 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      中医药与中华传统文化

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Pharmacology, Medical History Documentation, Ancient History, Health Care, Medical Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      128 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New
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      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Comparative Effectiveness and Real-World Evidence

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Research Design, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Research Methodologies, Research, Statistical Methods, Real Time Data, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of California San Diego

      Applied Bioinformatics

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Laboratory Testing, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Computational Thinking, Data Mining, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Scientific Visualization, Microbiology, Science and Research, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      A

      American Psychological Association

      Disorders Due to Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors

      Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Clinical Psychology, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Neurology, Demography, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Cultural Diversity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      R

      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Preventative Care, Public Health, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Biology, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      111 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular pharmacology courses

    • Antibióticos ¿cuándo, cómo y para qué?: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials: University of Copenhagen
    • Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Responsible Medication Prescribing for Older Adults: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Drug Utilization: Trends, Determinants and Consequences: Johns Hopkins University
    • Dopage : Sports, Organisations et Sciences: University of Lausanne
    • 中医药与中华传统文化 : Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Comparative Effectiveness and Real-World Evidence: Johns Hopkins University
    • Applied Bioinformatics: University of California San Diego

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