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    Stanford University

    Symptom Management in Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Nursing Practices, Patient-centered Care, Basic Patient Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Assessment, Communication, Pharmacology

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Drug Development, Biotechnology, Medical Science and Research, Climate Change Programs, Cell Biology, Health Disparities, Biology, Clinical Trials, Laboratory Research, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, New Product Development, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Processes

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    72 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Advocacy

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Lausanne

    Dopage : Sports, Organisations et Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Sports Medicine, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Arbitration, Culture, Social Sciences, Regulatory Compliance, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology

    4.7
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    161 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos

    Skills you'll gain: Family Planning, Gynecology, Patient Education And Counseling, Maternal Health, Contraindication, Oncology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Preventative Care, Endocrinology, Health Education, Pharmacology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    223 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, Bloodborne Pathogens, Patient Evaluation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Drug Development, Medical Science and Research, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Personal protective equipment, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Assessment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    168 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Immunology, Pathology, Infection Control, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Public Health, Exercise Science, Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Medical Science and Research, Pain Management, Research, Immunology, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Data Collection, Neurology, Personal Development, Psychology, Microbiology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Airway Management, Critical Care, Respiratory Care, Intensive Care Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Emergency and Intensive Care, Healthcare Ethics, Mechanical Ventilation, Nursing Care, Pathology, Oxygen Therapy, Infection Control, Pharmacology, Personal protective equipment, Clinical Assessment, Pain Management, Microbiology, Patient Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    200 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    What Do Viruses Do And How Do We Control Them

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Immunology, Microbiology, Public Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Pharmacology, Exercise Science, Critical Thinking, Sports Medicine, Drug Interaction, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Physiology, Decision Making, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Regulatory Compliance, General Science and Research, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fudan University

    抗菌药与超级细菌 --天使与魔鬼的博弈

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Microbiology, Drug Interaction, Pharmacotherapy, Infectious Diseases, Medication Therapy Management, Drug Development, Regulatory Compliance, Public Health and Disease Prevention

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Symptom Management in Palliative Care: Stanford University
  • Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology: Imperial College London
  • Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers: University of Michigan
  • Dopage : Sports, Organisations et Sciences: University of Lausanne
  • Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Ebola: Essential Knowledge for Health Professionals: University of Amsterdam
  • Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases: University of Leeds
  • Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19: Universitat de Barcelona
  • What Do Viruses Do And How Do We Control Them: Imperial College London

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