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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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    SkillUp

    Foundations of Medical Coding and ICD-10-CM

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Coding, Revenue Cycle Management, Medical Terminology, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Billing and Coding, CPT Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Records, Pathology, Clinical Documentation, Health Informatics, Anatomy, Medical Support, Health Care, Health Care Administration, Health Technology, Health Assessment, Health Education

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Medical Assisting Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Hand Hygiene, Sterile Procedure, Anatomy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Medical History Documentation, Diagnostic Tests, Safety Standards, Physiology, Patient Communication, Infectious Diseases

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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford Online

    Supporting Families and Caregivers

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Parent Communication, Family Support, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Pain Management, Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Patient Advocacy, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient-centered Care, Medical Social Work, Working With Children, Psychosocial Assessments, Child Health, Patient Communication, Child Development, Community and Social Work, Social Work, Clinical Assessment

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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lecturio

    Cardiovascular Disorders: Medical-Surgical Nursing

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiac Surgery, Chronic Diseases, Patient Education And Counseling, Cardiology, Medical Surgical Nursing, Care Management, Cardiac Stress Testing, Electocardiography, Nursing, Patient Evaluation, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Care Coordination, Patient Education and Support, Nursing Care, Nursing Practices, Echocardiography, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Perioperative Care, Diagnostic Tests, Hemodynamics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford Online

    Palliative Care Always

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Pain Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Parent Communication, Caregiving, Family Support, Patient Education and Support, Compassion, Patient Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Personal Care, Direct Patient Care, Care Management, Child Welfare, Patient Treatment, Pediatrics, Oncology, Patient Evaluation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    169 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    EMT Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Blood Pressure, Medical Emergency, Patient Transport, Respiration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Chronic Diseases, Respiratory Care, Primary Care, Pulmonary Function Testing, Respiration, Patient Evaluation, Rehabilitation, Psychosocial Assessments, Diagnostic Tests, Treatment Planning, Health Equity, Care Management, Patient Education and Support, Community Health, Patient-centered Care, Pharmacotherapy, Behavioral Health

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    University of Florida

    TECH MeD: Transdisciplinary Education for Critical Hacks of Medical Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Devices, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Internet Of Things, Patient Safety, Telehealth, Vulnerability, Safety Standards, Medical Privacy, Legal Risk, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Patient Advocacy, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Security Controls

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    29 reviews

    Mixed · 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, Health Care, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Culture, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures, World History, Public Health, Infectious Diseases

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Healthcare Systems, HMIS and Medical Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Health Systems, Infection Control, Telehealth, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Care Administration, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Administration, Health Technology, Health Policy, Electronic Medical Record, Hand Hygiene, Electronic Medical Record System, Community Health, Patient-centered Care, Statistical Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Healthcare Project Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Español básico para atención médica

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Prescription, Patient Treatment, Basic Patient Care, Patient-centered Care, Family Medicine, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Grammar, Language Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Medical Spanish Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Medical History Documentation, Spanish Language, Patient Communication, Vocabulary, Clinical Assessment, Hospital Experience, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Medical Terminology, Language Competency, Grammar, Patient-centered Care, Health Disparities, Language Learning, Basic Patient Care, Oral Comprehension

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundations of Medical Coding and ICD-10-CM: SkillUp
  • Medical Assisting Foundations: MedCerts
  • Supporting Families and Caregivers: Stanford Online
  • Cardiovascular Disorders: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Lecturio
  • Palliative Care Always: Stanford Online
  • EMT Foundations: University of Colorado System
  • Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings: The University of Edinburgh
  • TECH MeD: Transdisciplinary Education for Critical Hacks of Medical Devices: University of Florida
  • The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Healthcare Systems, HMIS and Medical Ethics: EDUCBA

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