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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


  • Status: Free
    Free
    U

    University of Copenhagen

    Tackling cardiometabolic diseases – insights from India

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Primary Care, Preventative Care, Long Term Care, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Care Coordination, Health Promotion, Care Management, Community Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health, Epidemiology, Patient Education and Support, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutrition and Diet, Diagnostic Tests

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    M

    MedCerts

    Reimbursement

    Skills you'll gain: Claims Processing, Medical Coding, Medical Records, Health Information Management, Medical Privacy, Regulatory Compliance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    S

    Stanford Online

    Antibiotic Stewardship

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Infection Control, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Medication Therapy Management, Utilization Management, Hospital Medicine, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Diagnostic Tests, Long Term Care

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    799 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Telehealth

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Medical Billing and Coding, Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Care, Medical Billing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care Administration, Telecommunications, Value-Based Care, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Health Policy, Digital Transformation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Patient Outcomes: Communicate with Clarity

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, Communication, Communication Strategies, Patient Education and Support, AI literacy, Empathy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    SkillUp

    CPC Exam Strategy and Case-Based Practice

    Skills you'll gain: ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT Coding, Medical Coding, Medical Billing and Coding, Clinical Documentation, Medical Terminology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Command Clinic Crises: Respond Like a Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Office Procedures, Medical Emergency, Emergency Response, Emergency Medical Services, Prompt Engineering, Patient Communication, Incident Management, Patient Coordination, Patient Safety, Incident Response, Communication Strategies, Communication Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Health Systems, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Promotion, Clinical Practices, Telehealth

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Preview
    U

    University of Michigan

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

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Epidemiology, Injury Prevention, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Counseling, Preventative Care, Medical Prescription, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacology, Public Policies, Rehabilitation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health, Treatment Planning, Patient Communication, Advocacy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Michigan

    Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Health Education, Digital pedagogy, Learning Styles, Clinical Practices, Technology Strategies, Liberal Arts

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    546 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    SkillUp

    Essentials of CPT and HCPCS Coding

    Skills you'll gain: CPT Coding, Medical Coding, Medical Privacy, Medical Billing, Regulatory Compliance, Anatomy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    E

    Emory University

    Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Specimen Processing, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Laboratory Procedures, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Bloodborne Pathogens, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Patient Evaluation, Health Systems, Medical Science and Research, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Diagnostic Tests, Direct Patient Care, Personal protective equipment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    222 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Tackling cardiometabolic diseases – insights from India: University of Copenhagen
  • Reimbursement: MedCerts
  • Antibiotic Stewardship: Stanford Online
  • Foundations of Telehealth: Johns Hopkins University
  • Patient Outcomes: Communicate with Clarity: Coursera
  • CPC Exam Strategy and Case-Based Practice: SkillUp
  • Command Clinic Crises: Respond Like a Pro: Coursera
  • Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers: University of Michigan
  • Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education: University of Michigan

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