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Continuing Medical Education Courses

Continuing Medical Education courses can help you learn clinical guidelines, patient safety protocols, evidence-based practices, and advancements in medical technology. You can build skills in critical thinking, patient communication, and the application of new treatment methodologies. Many courses introduce tools like electronic health records and telemedicine platforms, which enhance the delivery of care and support the integration of innovative practices into everyday medical settings.


Popular Continuing Medical Education Courses and Certifications


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    MedCerts

    Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pulmonology, Pathology, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Medical Records, Respiratory Therapy, Neurology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Diagnostic Tests, Urology, Gynecology, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Cell Biology, Orthopedics, Physiology, Immunology

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Profundización y actualización en Enfermedad Cardiovascular

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Electocardiography, Cardiac Surgery, Pharmacotherapy, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Medical Prescription, Chronic Diseases, Internal Medicine, Treatment Planning, Blood Pressure, Risk Analysis, Epidemiology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Patient-Centered Care Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Basic Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Observation, Health And Wellness Coaching, Medical History Documentation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Immersify

    Infection Prevention & Wound Care: Clean Practice Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Wound Care, Hand Hygiene, Personal protective equipment, Infection Control, Medical Surgical Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Communication, Health Assessment, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Safety, Patient Treatment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing, Clinical Nursing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Community Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Data Augmented Technology Assisted Medical Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Diagnostic Tests, Statistical Methods, Patient Communication, Clinical Research, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Probability & Statistics, Clinical Assessment, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Health Disparities

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Trauma Emergencies and Care

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Triage, Patient Evaluation, Mechanics, Clinical Assessment, Emergency Response, Patient Transport, Wound Care, Vital Signs, Anatomy, Physiology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Español básico para atención médica

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Medical Prescription, Grammar

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Cancer Screening, Oncology, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Treatment Planning, Infectious Diseases, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Diagnostic Tests

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISC2

    Risk Management and Risk Assessment in a Healthcare Setting

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Medical Privacy, Risk Management, Health Information Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Risk Mitigation, Information Privacy, Security Management, Risk Analysis, Patient Safety, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Regulatory Compliance, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Culture, Medical Equipment and Technology, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures, World History

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular continuing medical education courses

  • Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Profundización y actualización en Enfermedad Cardiovascular: Universidad de los Andes
  • Patient-Centered Care Essentials: MedCerts
  • Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers: University of Michigan
  • Infection Prevention & Wound Care: Clean Practice Essentials: Immersify
  • Data Augmented Technology Assisted Medical Decision Making : University of Michigan
  • Ebola: Essential Knowledge for Health Professionals: University of Amsterdam
  • Trauma Emergencies and Care: University of Colorado System
  • Español básico para atención médica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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