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      University of Colorado System

      Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Assessment, Stress Management, Physical Therapy, Mindfulness

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      186 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Cannabis

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Taxonomy, Production Process, Good Manufacturing Practices, Pharmacology, Biology, Research, Environmental Regulations

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Ebola: Essential Knowledge for Health Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Patient Evaluation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Pathology, Triage, Patient Treatment, Emergency Response, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Clinical Research, Laboratory Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      168 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Experience, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Medical Services, Health Care, Health Systems, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Science and Research, Intensive Care Medicine, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Pharmacology

      4.7
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      219 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      人体生理学导论(中文版)

      Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Respiratory Care, Anatomy, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Nephrology, Neurology, Urology, Kinesiology, Health Systems, Biology, Orthopedics, Pharmacology, Stress Management, Biochemistry, Pathology, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Critical Care, Intensive Care Medicine, Emergency and Intensive Care, Respiratory Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing Care, Infection Control, Patient Treatment, Neurology, Pulmonology, Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, Public Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      200 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Nanjing University

      结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry)

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Testing, Pharmacology, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Laboratory Research, Bioinformatics, Structural Analysis, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Mathematical Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional de Colombia

      Uso prudente de antimicrobianos en el entorno hospitalario

      Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Safety, Medication Administration, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Treatment Planning, 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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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos

      Skills you'll gain: Gynecology, Patient Education And Counseling, Maternal Health, Contraindication, Oncology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      220 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      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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      135 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Primary Care, Medication Administration, Health Disparities, Public Health, Community Health, Health Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Testing, Cultural Responsiveness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      150 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Lead Selection & Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Laboratory Research, Infectious Diseases, Research Design

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care: University of Colorado System
    • Introduction to Cannabis: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Ebola: Essential Knowledge for Health Professionals: University of Amsterdam
    • Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic: Emory University
    • 人体生理学导论(中文版): Duke University
    • Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19: Universitat de Barcelona
    • 结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry): Nanjing University
    • Uso prudente de antimicrobianos en el entorno hospitalario: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    • Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials: University of Copenhagen

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