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Clinical Science Courses

Clinical science courses can help you learn about human anatomy, disease mechanisms, clinical trials, and patient care protocols. You can build skills in data analysis, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making in healthcare settings. Many courses introduce tools like electronic health records (EHR) systems and statistical software that are essential for analyzing clinical data and improving patient outcomes.


Popular Clinical Science Courses and Certifications


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    University of Cape Town

    Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Research, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Data Collection, Probability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Medical Terminology, Vital Signs, Clinical Practices, Clinical Experience, Patient Communication, Hospital Medicine, Patient Safety, Medication Administration, Intravenous Therapy, Anatomy, English Language

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Genentech

    Hands On Clinical Reporting Using R

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Clinical Trials, Interactive Data Visualization, Drug Development, Data Presentation, R (Software), Pharmaceuticals, Shiny (R Package), Data Visualization, Statistical Reporting, Data Modeling, R Programming, Technical Communication, Data Manipulation, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Data Science, Data Integration

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    Yale University

    Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Abuse, Patient-centered Care, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Psychiatry, Pharmacotherapy, Psychotherapy, Treatment Planning, Health Policy, Care Coordination, Clinical Assessment

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    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Lausanne

    Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Report Writing, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Molecular Biology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    527 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Olay

    Introduction to Cosmetic and Skincare Science

    Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Safety Standards, Personal Care, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Materials science, Sustainability Standards, Product Development, Regulatory Compliance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    316 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Teaching and Assessing Clinical Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Clinical Supervision, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Patient Safety, Teamwork, Trustworthiness

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    University of California San Diego

    Drug Commercialization

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Commercialization, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Intellectual Property, Sales Strategy, Clinical Trials, Portfolio Management, Strategic Partnership, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing Strategies, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Psychedelic Science and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Mental Health Therapies, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Research, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Informed Consent, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Neurology, Social Studies, Ancient History

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    Novartis

    Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Recruitment & Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Informed Consent, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Drug Development, Record Keeping, Clinical Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Communication

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    202 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Novartis

    Representation in Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Diversity Training, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Diversity Awareness, Clinical Research Ethics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Medical Science and Research, Cultural Sensitivity, Informed Consent, Social Determinants Of Health, Healthcare Ethics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Informed Consent, Biostatistics, Healthcare Ethics, Science and Research, Regulatory Compliance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    336 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular clinical science courses

  • Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics: University of Cape Town
  • Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students: University of Pittsburgh
  • Hands On Clinical Reporting Using R: Genentech
  • Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers: Yale University
  • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne
  • Introduction to Cosmetic and Skincare Science: Olay
  • Teaching and Assessing Clinical Skills: University of Michigan
  • Drug Commercialization : University of California San Diego
  • Psychedelic Science and Medicine: Johns Hopkins University
  • Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Recruitment & Trial: Novartis

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