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    • R

      Rice University

      Medical Terminology

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Medical History Documentation, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Medical Records, Health Informatics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Orthopedics, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Gynecology, Urology, Anatomy, Electronic Medical Record, Pathology, Pharmacology, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      829 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Clinical Trials Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Clinical Trials, Sample Size Determination, Clinical Research, Data Quality, Healthcare Ethics, Quality Assurance, Data Cleansing, Regulatory Compliance, Data Integrity, Data Governance, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Reporting, Data Compilation, Data Collection, Scientific Methods, Biostatistics, Data Sharing, Statistical Analysis, Patient Safety

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      494 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      S

      Stanford University

      Stanford's Short Course on Breastfeeding

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Preventative Care, Pediatrics, Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Community Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      S

      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

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Biostatistics in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Quantitative Research, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Data Literacy, Probability Distribution, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis, Public Health, Probability & Statistics, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      T

      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Research Design, Health Policy, Biostatistics, Science and Research, Health Care, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Florida

      The Science of Training Young Athletes

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Pediatrics, Kinesiology, Child Development, Working With Children, Child Health, Biology, Anatomy, Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      937 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University at Buffalo

      ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students

      Skills you'll gain: Psychological Evaluations, Classroom Management, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Parent Communication, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Working With Children, Pediatrics, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Treatment Planning, Child Development, Disabilities

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • R

      Rice University

      Medical Terminology I

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Orthopedics, Medical Records, Urology, Anatomy, Electronic Medical Record

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      658 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Systems Biology and Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Bioinformatics, Quantitative Research, Unsupervised Learning, Data Synthesis, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Pharmacology, Science and Research, Network Analysis, Analytical Skills, Scientific Methods, Differential Equations, Computational Logic, Experimentation, Biochemistry, Laboratory Experience, Analysis, Biology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      973 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      S

      Stanford University

      Capacitación sobre COVID-19 para trabajadores de salud

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Care, Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy, Emergency and Intensive Care, Acute Care, Intensive Care Unit, Intensive Care Medicine, Telehealth, Patient Treatment, Infection Control, Medical Ultrasonography, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Patient Positioning, Medical Imaging, Patient Evaluation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado System

      Medical Emergencies: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pharmacology, Cardiology, Medication Administration, Medical Emergency, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Pulmonology, Life Support, Health Assessment, Acute Care, Respiration, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Patient Positioning, Vital Signs, Anatomy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      807 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Medical Terminology: Rice University
    • Clinical Trials Operations: Johns Hopkins University
    • Stanford's Short Course on Breastfeeding: Stanford University
    • Health Across the Gender Spectrum: Stanford University
    • Biostatistics in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • The Science of Training Young Athletes: University of Florida
    • ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students: University at Buffalo
    • Medical Terminology I: Rice University
    • Systems Biology and Biotechnology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Frequently Asked Questions about Pediatrics

    Learn pediatrics if you want to know more about newborn baby care, child development, or health issues that affect babies and children. Pediatrics includes a wide range of topics. Some people will want to learn how to care for a new baby who will be entering their lives. Others will be looking to expand their understanding of child psychology, anatomy, or brain development. Pediatrics is a component of many healthcare careers, including nursing, medicine, and physical therapy. Children are not miniature adults. They have different needs that change as they learn and grow. Learning pediatrics can help you understand children's needs better.‎

    Some beneficial outcomes of learning pediatrics practical, such as learning newborn baby care, including safety, breastfeeding, and the importance of medical screenings. You may want to learn more about brain development or motor development. These skills can help you as a parent dealing with a baby or as a grandparent looking for the latest information. Pediatrics is also part of many careers, such as childcare, education, nursing, and athletic training. By learning pediatrics, you will improve your understanding of issues affecting the health and wellness of babies and children. It is an important field.‎

    Online courses on Coursera can help you learn pediatrics with video lectures, readings from the latest research in the field, projects that let you apply what you have learned, and discussions to help you master the material better. Peer grading can help you see other perspectives on the material. Online courses covering pediatrics include the practical, covering such things as feeding babies and then getting them to sleep. Others cover scientific and theoretical material about growth and development. Many lead to Specializations or Professional Certificates. The information covered in online courses can help you learn pediatrics, whether your interest is personal or professional.‎

    Online Pediatrics courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Pediatrics skills. Choose from a wide range of Pediatrics courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Pediatrics, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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