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Pathology Courses

Pathology courses can help you learn about disease mechanisms, diagnostic techniques, and laboratory practices. You can build skills in interpreting lab results, understanding histopathology, and applying molecular diagnostics. Many courses introduce tools like microscopy, immunohistochemistry, and genetic sequencing, showing how these tools are used to identify diseases and guide treatment decisions. Key topics often include cellular pathology, infectious diseases, and the role of pathology in personalized medicine.

Popular Pathology Courses and Certifications


  • M

    MedCerts

    Mental Health Care Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Medical Privacy, Child Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Gerontology, Psychiatry, Patient-centered Care, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Therapies, Professionalism, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Childhood Education and Development, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health

    ★ 4.8 (1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    The Neurotransmitters of the Mind – Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Life Sciences, Clinical Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Pathology, Molecular Biology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Medical Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Life Sciences, Electrophysiology, Cell Biology, Psychology, Pathology, Molecular Biology

    ★ 4.9 (3.1K) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Abnormal Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Psychological Evaluations, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Behavior Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Cultural Responsiveness, Mental Health, Diversity Awareness, Behavioral Management, Health Promotion, Psychology, Experimentation, Goal Setting

    ★ 4.8 (757) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Everyday Chinese Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: General Medicine, Personal Care, Health Care, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Preventative Care, Clinical Practices, Patient Treatment, Mindfulness, Clinical Assessment, Physiology, Pathology, Patient Observation, Pharmacology

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Psychological First Aid

    Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Stress First Aid, Rapport Building, De-escalation Techniques, Psychosocial Assessments, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, Emergency Services, First Aid, Mental and Behavioral Health, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Care, Mitigation, Mental Health, Stress Management, Patient Referral, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Community Development

    ★ 4.8 (20K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Respiratory Care, Pathology, Vital Signs, Cardiology, Basic Patient Care, Physiology, Patient Observation, General Medicine, Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Cell Biology, Patient Communication, Practice Management

    ★ 4.8 (2.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    MedCerts

    Patient Care Technician Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Healthcare Ethics, Basic Patient Care, Conflict Management, Anatomy, Pathology, Direct Patient Care, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Cultural Responsiveness, Patient-centered Care, Personal protective equipment, Patient Communication, Vital Signs, Hand Hygiene, Patient Safety, Personal Care, Patient Positioning, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Pain Management, Infection Control

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Innate Immune System

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Physiology, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environment, Pathology, Biology, Research

    ★ 4.8 (158) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Immune System and Infectious Diseases

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

    ★ 4.8 (90) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    MedCerts

    Nursing Assistant Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Anatomy, Pathology, Informed Consent, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Patient Assistance, Basic Patient Care, Cultural Diversity, Nursing Basics, Professionalism, Direct Patient Care, Medical Records, Physiology, Cell Biology, Communication

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Endocrinology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Respiration, Pathology, Biology, Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Oncology

    ★ 4.8 (837) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Mental Health Care Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • The Neurotransmitters of the Mind – Part 1: University of Minnesota
  • Medical Neuroscience: Duke University
  • Abnormal Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • Everyday Chinese Medicine: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Psychological First Aid: Johns Hopkins University
  • EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?: The University of Edinburgh
  • Patient Care Technician Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Immunology: Innate Immune System: Imperial College London
  • Immunology: Immune System and Infectious Diseases: Imperial College London

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