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    • Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Flow, Care Coordination, Health Systems, Health Care, Patient Coordination, Primary Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Administration, Preventative Care, Patient Education and Support, Patient Treatment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      130 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Alfaisal University | KLD

      مبادئ وأساسيات المحاسبة | What Accounting is all about

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Financial Statements, Bookkeeping, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Accounting Records, Balance Sheet, General Ledger

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      生命安全与救援Life Safety and Rescue

      Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Accident Prevention, Risk Management, Injury Prevention, First Aid, Safety Training, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Patient Treatment, Empowerment, Personal Development, Self-Discipline, Resourcefulness, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Quality Improvement in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Collection, Data Quality, Patient Safety, Spreadsheet Software, Health Care Administration, Health Systems, Data Analysis, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      195 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • University of California, Davis

      Healthcare Data Models

      Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Validation, Data Quality, Data Modeling, Data Transformation, Star Schema, Data Warehousing, Data Analysis, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Data Mart, Health Care, Network Model, Electronic Medical Record, Relational Databases

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      55 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Peking University

      更年期综合管理

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Stress Management, Risk Management, Primary Care, Health Care, Medication Administration, Physical Therapy, Treatment Planning, Patient Education and Support

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      14 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Northwestern University

      Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Leadership, Relationship Building, Personal Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      168 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Yale University

      استخدام الوسائط الرقمية لتعزيز النتائج الصحية

      Skills you'll gain: Advertising Campaigns, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Behavioral Health, Program Evaluation, Persuasive Communication, Human Centered Design, Behavior Management, Survey Creation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Process Design, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Workflow Management, Health Systems, Business Writing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Innovation, Patient Coordination, Entrepreneurship, Service Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      166 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Alfaisal University | KLD

      المالية لغير الخبراء الماليين

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Business Planning, Financial Statements, Cost Management, Balance Sheet, Finance, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Financial Management, Accounting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      74 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free
      Free

      Universidad Nacional de Colombia

      Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Home Health Care, Compassion, Long Term Care, Health Care, Patient Education and Support, Empathy, Resilience, Health Assessment, Stress Management, Adaptability, Critical Thinking

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      常见慢性病的健康管理

      Skills you'll gain: Blood Pressure, Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Home Health Care, Family Medicine, Preventative Care, Health Care, Medical Management, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Patient Education and Support, Patient Treatment, Risk Management, Medication Administration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      25 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • مبادئ وأساسيات المحاسبة | What Accounting is all about: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • 生命安全与救援Life Safety and Rescue: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Quality Improvement in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Healthcare Data Models: University of California, Davis
    • 更年期综合管理: Peking University
    • Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare: Northwestern University
    • استخدام الوسائط الرقمية لتعزيز النتائج الصحية: Yale University
    • Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • المالية لغير الخبراء الماليين: Alfaisal University | KLD

    Frequently Asked Questions about Dental

    "Learning about dental health can prepare you for numerous jobs in the field, including dentist, dental assistant, periodontist, and orthodontist. A general dentist performs various tasks, such as examining teeth and gums, diagnosing issues, treating cavities, and extracting teeth. A dentist can refer patients to specialists for additional treatment. Dental assistants work alongside dentists and perform more basic tasks, such as prepping equipment and handling patient records.

    A periodontist is a type of dentist who specializes in periodontal disease, a common condition characterized by infected gums. Periodontists perform complex tasks such as removing infected gum tissue, reshaping gums, and adding dental implants. An orthodontist specializes in correcting tooth and jaw alignment issues. The job involves applying braces and other corrective techniques to improve a patient’s oral health."‎

    The dental field might be right for you if you have a passion for helping people, good manual dexterity, and an interest in oral health. you'll be working on patients’ mouths, and blood will be a common sight. You'll need to be very precise and detailed oriented. Most procedures require a delicate, steady hand, as you'll be working with small tools within a small space. You'll also need strong communication skills. Patients as well as coworkers require careful guidance throughout the day. Additionally, many people find dental visits stressful, but your communication skills can put patients at ease.‎

    Online classes will provide you with in-depth knowledge of the dental industry and the various specialized areas of dentistry. you'll learn about oral diseases, how to diagnose them, and how to treat them. Instructors will share their knowledge by posting informative lectures and assigning reading material. Quizzes will follow the lessons to measure your progress.

    Online courses offer a high level of flexibility. You can access the material from your home computer and work on the lessons whenever you want.‎

    Yes, Coursera offers a variety of free courses across many topics, including dental. While you can access most course materials for free by auditing the courses, this does not include graded assignments or a completion certificate. For those looking to obtain a certificate to showcase their learning or enhance their professional profile, Coursera provides the option to purchase the course. Additionally, Coursera offers free trials or financial aid to learners who qualify, making certifications more accessible to everyone.‎

    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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