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    Pharmaceutical courses can help you learn how medications are developed, tested, regulated, and brought to market within the healthcare industry.

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Healthcare Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Health Care Administration, Capital Budgeting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Health Policy, Investment Management, Cost Estimation, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Cash Flows, Risk Management, Strategic Decision-Making

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Novartis

      Lead Selection & Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Research, Chemistry, Public Health and Disease Prevention

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      Intermediate · 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
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      150 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Motivational Interviewing, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Equity, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Education And Counseling, Diversity Awareness, Pharmacotherapy, Care Coordination, Psychotherapy, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Farmacovigilancia ocular

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Pharmacy, Contraindication, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Safety, Medication Therapy Management, Medical Equipment and Technology, Drug Interaction, Patient Evaluation, Risk Management, Epidemiology

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      357 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional de Colombia

      Uso prudente de antimicrobianos en el entorno hospitalario

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Infection Control, Pharmacotherapy, Hospital Medicine, Medical Prescription, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology, Patient Treatment, Surgery

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Medical Terminology II

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Medical History Documentation, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Records, Anatomy

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Business Models for Innovative Care for Older People

      Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Competitive Analysis, Demography, Health Technology, Design Thinking, Intellectual Property, Rehabilitation, Innovation, Health Systems, Health Care, Business Modeling, Business Strategies, Chronic Diseases, Project Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      230 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Regulated Competition in Healthcare Systems: Theory & Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Payment Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Regulatory Compliance, Health Care, Competitive Analysis, Risk Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Analysis, Economics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Types of Vaccine

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Medical History Documentation, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

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      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

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Prescription, Injury Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Mental and Behavioral Health, Epidemiology, Pharmacy, Patient Education And Counseling, Engineering Design Process, Health Policy, Public Health, Pharmacology, Treatment Planning, Trend Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Healthcare Finance: University of Michigan
    • Lead Selection & Optimization: Novartis
    • PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients: Johns Hopkins University
    • Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers: Yale University
    • Farmacovigilancia ocular: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Uso prudente de antimicrobianos en el entorno hospitalario: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    • Medical Terminology II: Rice University
    • Business Models for Innovative Care for Older People: University of Copenhagen
    • Regulated Competition in Healthcare Systems: Theory & Practice: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Types of Vaccine: Imperial College London

    Why Learn Pharmaceutical Topics?

    The pharmaceutical field focuses on the research, development, manufacturing, and regulation of medications that improve health and save lives. It combines biology, chemistry, clinical research, and policy to bring safe, effective treatments to patients. Learning pharmaceutical topics can help you understand drug development processes and support roles in healthcare, biotech, and regulatory affairs.

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