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MedTech: Trends and Product Design
University of LeedsExplore the product design process of MedTech devices and examine future trends in healthcare technology and the MedTech industry.
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Cancer in the 21st Century: the Genomic Revolution
The University of GlasgowDiscover how genetics is revolutionising the detection and treatment of cancer, with this free online course.
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Global Health, Conflict and Violence
University of BergenUnderstand the role of medical peace work, and consider the role of healthcare workers in times of conflict and violence.
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Exploring Cancer Medicines
University of LeedsExplore the use of medicines in treating cancer and take your first steps towards becoming a science writer.
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Social Media in Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges
Taipei Medical UniversityUnderstand how social media is used in healthcare, to improve communication and information sharing, with this free online course.
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MedTech: Digital Health and Wearable Technology
University of LeedsDiscover digital health and learn how wearable technology is transforming healthcare with this online MedTech course.
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MedTech: Orthopaedic Implants and Regenerative Medicine
University of LeedsExplore regenerative medicine and learn how MedTech is revolutionising orthopaedics.
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Addressing Violence Through Patient Care
University of BergenLearn about the vital role that health workers play in violence prevention and peace-building in clinical environments.
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Critical Appraisal Techniques for Healthcare Literature
St George's, University of LondonLearn how to critically appraise published medical research literature to keep up with research developments in your field.
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Pooling Healthcare Data Around the World
Taipei Medical UniversityDiscover how data sharing in the healthcare sector has the potential to improve medical outcomes all over the world.
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Evidence-Based Medicine in Clinical Pharmacy Practice
Taipei Medical UniversityInterpret medical literature through the principles of evidence-based medicine and apply them in clinical practice.
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Bioprinting: 3D Printing Body Parts
University of WollongongDiscover the recent developments regarding how biomaterials and 3D printing are colliding to create bioprinted body parts.
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Nanotechnology for Health: Innovative Designs for Medical Diagnosis
University of TwenteDiscover how nanotechnology can be used for many new opportunities in healthcare with top University of Twente researchers.
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MedTech: Exploring the Human Genome
University of LeedsDiscover how advances in the field of genomics are transforming healthcare with this online genomics course.
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What is Genetic Counselling?
Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific ConferencesLearn about genetic counselling and what genetic counsellors do with this online course for healthcare professionals.
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Clinical Supervision: Planning Your Professional Development
UEA (University of East Anglia)Identify your own learning needs as a clinical supervisor and create a personal development plan to address them.
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MedTech: AI and Medical Robots
University of LeedsExplore human robot interaction and enter the fascinating world of robotics and artificial intelligence in healthcare.
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Medical Technology
Explore advances in medical technology with short courses covering topics like bioprinting, genome sequencing, machine learning and histology.
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Essentials of Good Pharmacy Practice: The Basics
Taipei Medical UniversityDiscover the essential elements of the Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) guidelines and how they support better pharmaceutical services
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Medical Humanity: Engaging Patients and Communities in Healthcare
Taipei Medical UniversityFind out how and why you should engage patients and communities in the development of new healthcare technology and treatments.
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Digital Health for Cancer Management: Smart Health Technologies in Complex Diseases
Taipei Medical UniversityLearn how new digital health technologies are transforming cancer management with this course for healthcare professionals.
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Clinical Supervision with Confidence
UEA (University of East Anglia)Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate learners effectively with this online course for clinical and educational supervisors.
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Preparing for an International Health Elective: Exploring Global Health, Ethics and Safety
St George's, University of LondonPrepare for undertaking an International Health Elective, in this course developed in collaboration with King's College London
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Taipei Medical University
Taipei Medical University (TMU) has been a leader in Taiwan’s healthcare system for over half a century due to its research, teaching excellence, internationalization and outstanding medical service.
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Introduction to Translational Research: Connecting Scientists and Medical Doctors
Taipei Medical UniversityUnderstand the emerging discipline of translational medicine and the process of taking research from ‘benchside’ to ‘bedside'.
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Ultrasound Imaging: What Is Inside?
University of TwenteUnderstand the technology of ultrasound, see how it is used in clinical practice and learn how to improve medical imaging.
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Ethical Decision-Making in Care
University of SurreyRaise your awareness of everyday ethical issues in care and learn techniques to make ethical decisions.
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Pharmacokinetics: Drug Dosing in Renal Disease
Taipei Medical UniversityBuild clinical pharmacy skills and explore the complexities of drug dosing in renal disease with this pharmacokinetics course.
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China’s Role in Global Tourism Development
Nankai UniversityUnderstand the recent history of tourism in China and explore global tourism trends including medical tourism and smart tourism.
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Medicine and the Arts: Humanising Healthcare
University of Cape TownExplore the field of medical humanities - the intersection of the arts, humanities and healthcare - with this free online course.
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Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges
Taipei Medical UniversityThe use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is increasing, explore the challenges and opportunities AI presents.
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Metabolomics: Understanding Metabolism in the 21st Century
University of BirminghamDiscover how metabolomics is revolutionising our understanding of metabolism with this free online course.
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Improving Healthcare Through Clinical Research
University of LeedsOn this free online course, find out how medical treatments are discovered, tested and evaluated to improve healthcare for all.
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Developing Clinical Empathy: Making a Difference in Patient Care
St George's, University of LondonDiscover the difference empathy can make to patient care, and improve your own clinical empathy.
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Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT): An Introduction for Healthcare Professionals
St George's, University of LondonGet broad insight into the key issues surrounding Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing with this course for healthcare professionals.
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Aging Populations: Lessons In Healthy Aging From Japan
Keio UniversityExplore Japan's aging population problems and discover their policies and solutions for a long and enjoyable life.
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Opioid analgesics: Treating Pain in People with Cancer
Newcastle UniversityUnderstand opioid prescribing for the treatment of cancer pain, and how to avoid and manage opioid-related adverse events.
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Histology: Using Microscopy to Study Anatomy and Identify Disease
The Open UniversityGet an introduction to histology – the study of anatomy at a microscopic level – and use histopathology to identify disease.
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Clinical Pharmacokinetics: Dosing and Monitoring
Taipei Medical UniversityUnderstanding pharmacokinetics, from basic principles to clinical applications.
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Understanding Epilepsy and its Neuropsychology
University of PadovaFind out what epilepsy is and what its cognitive and psychosocial consequences are.
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Language Testing During Awake Brain Surgery
University of GroningenDiscover the importance and the process of language testing during awake brain surgery.
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Internet of Things for Active Aging
Taipei Medical UniversityLearn about how the Internet of Things can help people aging well with this free online course.
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Bacterial Genomes: From DNA to Protein Function Using Bioinformatics
Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific ConferencesUse bioinformatics to explore DNA sequences and protein functions, to find the determinants of virulence in microbes.
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Statistical Shape Modelling: Computing the Human Anatomy
University of BaselLearn the technology of modelling, as used in computational face recognition or in surgeries, with this free online course.
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Genomic Medicine and Research: A Community Approach
University of ExeterLearn how translational research in genomics can deliver health, social, and scientific benefits to communities.
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Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety
Taipei Medical UniversityLearn the basics of nutrition and understand what foods can harm us.
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The Impact of Climate Change on Public Health
EITExplore the impact of climate change on public health, and discover ways to influence behaviours and policies at all levels.
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Realising Career Potential: Rethinking Disability
Griffith UniversitySee how rehabilitation counsellors help people with disadvantage or disability realise their vocational potential.
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Beyond Diagnosis: Is Psychiatric Diagnosis helpful?
University of LiverpoolAn introduction to the history, practice and functions of psychiatric diagnosis.
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Bacterial Genomes: Comparative Genomics using Artemis Comparison Tool (ACT)
Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific ConferencesLearn to use comparative genomics to improve your knowledge of microbial genomes.
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Measuring and Valuing Health
The University of SheffieldLearn how Patient Reported Outcome Measures and Quality Adjusted Life Years can compare treatments and inform healthcare spending.
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Nutrition: Eating to Live Well
Taipei Medical UniversityExplore the importance of nutrition and learn how eating well can support humans to live longer, healthier lives.
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The Role of Diagnostics in the Antimicrobial Resistance Response
London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineUnderstand how diagnostics can be used in both the prevention and treatment of antimicrobial resistance.
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Protecting Health Data in the Modern Age: Getting to Grips with the GDPR
University of GroningenLearn how the GDPR helps to protect health data and get familiar with rights, obligations, risks and safeguards.
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Bacterial Genomes: Accessing and Analysing Microbial Genome Data
Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific ConferencesLearn more about how genomic data and computational tools can help us understand and track disease-causing bacteria.
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Genomic Technologies in Clinical Diagnostics: Next Generation Sequencing
St George's, University of LondonUnderstand new and established genomic sequencing technologies, and how to apply them in clinical practice.
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Demystifying Targeted Cancer Treatments
Cancer Research UKDiscover the science of targeted cancer treatments and immunotherapies on this course designed for clinical cancer research nurses
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ECG Assessment: an Introduction for Healthcare Providers
St George's, University of LondonUnderstand the principles of electrocardiography and learn a step-by-step approach to the ECG test, with this free online course.
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Nutrition and Disease Prevention
Taipei Medical UniversityLearn about the relationship between diet and disease and discover the role a nutrient-rich diet can play in disease prevention.
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Literature and Mental Health: Reading for Wellbeing
The University of WarwickFind out how poems, plays and novels can help us understand and cope with deep emotional strain in this free online course.
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Introduction to Health Technology Assessment
The University of GlasgowLearn about health technology assessment (HTA) and quality of life (QoL), and how they’re used to decide which treatments to fund
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Data Science for Healthcare: Using Real World Evidence
EITDiscover the importance of real world evidence (RWE) and learn how it can be used in healthcare.
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The Power of Data in Health and Social Care
University of StrathclydeLearn up-to-date skills for individuals and public and private organisations in health and care data analytics.
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Designing E-Learning for Health
The University of NottinghamDesign effective e-learning that tells powerful, real-life stories in health and other sectors with this online e-learning course.
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Improving Your Image: Dental Photography in Practice
University of BirminghamLearn how to achieve consistent and excellent results in all aspects of dental photography with this free online course.
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Become a Pharmacy Preceptor
Taipei Medical UniversityLearn how to become an effective pharmacy preceptor, exploring the qualities a great preceptor needs.
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Myths and Realities of Personalised Medicine: the Genetic Revolution
UNSW SydneyLearn about personalised medicine and the impact that our enhanced understanding of genetics has on modern medicine and society.
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Whole Genome Sequencing: Decoding the Language of Life and Health
Health Education EnglandLearn how whole genome sequencing works and what it could mean for the future of healthcare with this free online course.
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Genomic Medicine: Transforming Patient Care in Diabetes
University of ExeterLearn how developments in genomics are transforming our knowledge and treatment of conditions such as diabetes.
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eHealth: Combining Psychology, Technology and Health
University of TwenteHow can technology make you healthy? Learn about the design, application, implementation and evaluation of eHealth.
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The Genomics Era: the Future of Genetics in Medicine
St George's, University of LondonGet an introduction to the growing role of genomics in healthcare, for patient diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
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Ageing Well: Falls
Newcastle UniversityExplore why people fall, discover practical methods to reduce the risk of falling, and recognise when to seek expert help.
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Making Babies in the 21st Century
UCL (University College London)Explore new reproductive technologies and discover the opportunities they provide and the profound social challenges they pose.
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What is a Mind?
University of Cape TownExplore the most pertinent scientific and philosophical concepts for understanding our own minds with this free online course
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Cancer Immunotherapy: a Step Change in Cancer Treatment
University of BirminghamThis course will teach you about the power of your immune system and how new immunotherapies are transforming cancer treatment.
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Caring for Others
Learn how to ensure the best care possible for every patient. Explore the latest research and advice on patient care, whilst gaining practical knowledge and skills - studying with leading universities and medical schools.
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First Aid for Babies and Children
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)Learn life-saving skills to treat choking, burns, wounds or cardiac arrest in children through this free online first aid course.
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Geohealth: Improving Public Health through Geographic Information
University of TwenteExplore how spatial data and geographic information systems (GIS) can be used to understand and improve public health.
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Caring for People with Psychosis and Schizophrenia
King's College LondonExplore the key issues related to caring for a relative with psychosis or schizophrenia, with this short, free online course.
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Clinical Bioinformatics: Unlocking Genomics in Healthcare
The University of ManchesterLearn about the role of clinical bioinformaticians in healthcare and how their work is helping to realise the genomics revolution.
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Preventing the Zika Virus: Understanding and Controlling the Aedes Mosquito
London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineDiscover the science behind the Zika outbreak to understand how it is spread and can be controlled.