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    • Status: Free
      Free

      Wesleyan University

      Schizophrenia

      Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Patient Evaluation, Neurology, Scientific Methods, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Research Methodologies, Medical Imaging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Utrecht University

      Clinical Epidemiology

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Trials, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Patient Treatment, Predictive Modeling, Analysis, Risk Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Data Collection

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      356 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      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, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Medical History Documentation, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, World History, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      University of Florida

      COVID-19 - A clinical update

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Critical Care, Public Health, Respiratory Care, Socioeconomics, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Microbiology, Laboratory Testing, Pathology, Clinical Trials, Molecular Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      342 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      University of Geneva

      Disease Screening in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Geriatrics, Preventative Care, Epidemiology, Maternal Health, Health Disparities, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Chronic Diseases, Oncology, Mental Health

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      403 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      University of Leeds

      Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Infection Control, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Medical Science and Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Peking University

      Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理)

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Nursing Process, Nursing Care, Nursing, Oncology, Clinical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Surgery, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology, Radiology, Pharmacotherapy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Johns Hopkins University

      Psychological First Aid

      Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, Emergency Services, Psychological Evaluations, Interpersonal Communications, Mental Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Stress Management, Patient Referral

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Duke University

      人体生理学导论(中文版)

      Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Cardiology, Anatomy, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Neurology, Urology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gynecology, Vital Signs, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Control Systems, Biochemistry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Respiration, Pathology, Biology, Life Sciences, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Molecular Biology, Clinical Nutrition, Internal Medicine, Oncology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      813 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Tsinghua University

      Learn English

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Learning Strategies, Culture, Stress Management, Liberal Arts, English Language, Social Sciences, Literacy, Language Learning, Economics, Interpersonal Communications, Psychology, Writing, Research, Business Management, Grammar, Higher Education, Oral Comprehension

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      926 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Utrecht University

      Understanding child development: from synapse to society

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Speech Language Pathology, Developmental Disabilities, Human Learning, Systems Thinking, Learning Theory, Research, Neurology, Cultural Diversity, Biology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      363 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular pathology courses

    • Schizophrenia: Wesleyan University
    • Clinical Epidemiology: Utrecht University
    • The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • COVID-19 - A clinical update: University of Florida
    • Disease Screening in Public Health: University of Geneva
    • Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases: University of Leeds
    • Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理): Peking University
    • Psychological First Aid: Johns Hopkins University
    • 人体生理学导论(中文版): Duke University
    • Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Pathology

    Pathology refers to the study of diseases including the cause and effects. Pathology involves diagnosing diseases through various tests like a biopsy, blood samples, or an autopsy. It is a crucial part of diagnoses and treatment plan decisions.‎

    It's important to learn about pathology if you want to get into any area of the medical field. It is the basis of diagnosing diseases and treatment plans. You'll need to be able to understand how it all comes together and be able to work with the rest of the team to give the patient the best outcome possible. It's also important to learn about pathology to know how to analyze changes in the patient and be able to see why the health problems are happening.‎

    Online courses will help you learn about pathology by giving you detailed lectures with examples, assessments, and readings. You will be able to test your knowledge and understanding, and experts will be available to help guide you through the course. In the online courses, you will be given examples and practice questions that will benefit your work and research. Online courses offer the flexibility you need to learn on your own time and prepare you for the next course.‎

    Typical careers that use pathology are those in the medical field. As a doctor, you need to know pathology to diagnose your patient and give them the best treatment option. You can also become a pathologist where you will analyze tests and exams to figure out what is wrong with the patient. In these careers, you will be part of a team to help other doctors and healthcare providers come up with a plan for the patients. Other careers that use pathology include medical technologist, forensic technician, or cytotechnologist. As a medical technologist, you will test and analyze samples as well as maintain the equipment. A career as a forensic technician involves collecting evidence from crime scenes and helping in criminal investigations. A cytotechnologist analyzes human cells and looks for abnormalities. This is crucial for determining at what stage the disease or illness is.‎

    Online Pathology courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Pathology skills. Choose from a wide range of Pathology courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Pathology, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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