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    University of Colorado System

    Medical Emergencies: CPR, Toxicology, and Wilderness

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency and Intensive Care, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator, Emergency Medicine, First Aid, Patient Advocacy, Acute Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nephrology, Pharmacology, Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Physiology, Substance Abuse, Anatomy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Vivre avec le TDAH à travers les âges

    Skills you'll gain: Family Support, Psychological Evaluations, Behavioral Health, Mental Concentration, Organizational Skills, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Student Support and Services, Working With Children, Neurology, Medication Therapy Management, Clinical Assessment, Pharmacology

    4.9
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    281 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Herbal Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Pharmacology, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Nurse Education, Pain Management, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Chronic Diseases, Gynecology, Health And Safety Standards, Medical Science and Research, Patient Communication, General Science and Research

    4.9
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Infectious Diseases, Health Care, Emergency Response, Public Health, Information Privacy

    4.9
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Cosmetologia: Prática de Manipulação de Cosméticos

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Laboratory Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    206 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Preventative Care, Public Health, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Drug Development, Pharmacology

    4.8
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    113 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    杏林探宝——认知中药

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Safety, Medical History Documentation, Preventative Care, Ancient History

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    138 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : biologie et neurosciences

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Neurology, Psychology, Human Development, Child Development, Nutrition and Diet, Emerging Technologies, Environment, Magnetic Resonance Imaging

    4.9
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    食品安全與毒理 (Food Safety & Toxicology)

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food Safety and Sanitation, Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Environmental Science, Safety Standards, Biochemistry, Hazard Analysis, Pollution Prevention, Risk Analysis

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    334 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Everyday Chinese Medicine 2

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Health Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Promotion, Public Health, Pharmacology, Clinical Practices, Nutrition and Diet, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Nutrition, Exercise Therapy

    4.8
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    235 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Actualización en el manejo del paciente con diabetes mellitus tipo 2

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Treatment Planning, Medical Management, Internal Medicine, Care Management, Endocrinology, Clinical Nutrition, Preventative Care

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Circadian clocks: how rhythms structure life

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Behavioral Health, Environment, Pathology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    229 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Medical Emergencies: CPR, Toxicology, and Wilderness: University of Colorado System
  • Vivre avec le TDAH à travers les âges: University of Geneva
  • Herbal Medicine: University of Minnesota
  • Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics: MedCerts
  • Cosmetologia: Prática de Manipulação de Cosméticos: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer: Rice University
  • 杏林探宝——认知中药: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : biologie et neurosciences: University of Geneva
  • 食品安全與毒理 (Food Safety & Toxicology): National Taiwan University
  • Everyday Chinese Medicine 2: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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