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    Study pathology for diagnosing diseases. Learn about disease mechanisms, tissue analysis, and laboratory techniques.

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    • Status: Free
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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Grundlagen der Unfallchirurgie

      Skills you'll gain: Orthopedics, Trauma Care, Neurology, Critical Care, Surgical Suturing, Anesthesiology, Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Patient Treatment, First Aid, Rehabilitation, Radiography, Anatomy, Patient Evaluation, Medical Imaging, Epidemiology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Stanford University

      Health Across the Gender Spectrum

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Pediatrics, Cultural Sensitivity, Working With Children, Patient Education and Support, Toileting, Mental Health, Child Development, Parent Communication, Child Health, Healthcare Ethics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • W

      Wesleyan University

      History of Mental Illness

      Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Health Disparities, Cultural Diversity, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New
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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Artful Practices for Well-Being

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Self-Awareness, Creativity, Personal Development, Empathy, Optimism, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Journals, Curiosity, Stress Management, Cultural Diversity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Salud mental y atención psicosocial

      Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental and Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, Health Disparities, Mental Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Community Health, First Aid, Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Community Outreach, Community and Social Work, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Minnesota

      Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Patient Referral, Compassion, Health Assessment, Patient Treatment, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Stress Management, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Professionalism, Medical Science and Research, Mental Health Therapies, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      225 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • M

      Macquarie University

      Build personal resilience

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Personal Development, Time Management, Productivity, Mental Health, Organizational Skills, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Interpersonal Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado System

      Wilderness First Aid - Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, First Aid, Patient Positioning, Emergency Medicine, Health Assessment, Trauma Care, Medical History Documentation, Vital Signs, Emergency Response, Neurology, Patient Safety

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Copenhagen

      Personalised Medicine from a Nordic Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Risk Management, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Preventative Care, Health Systems, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Data Ethics, Biostatistics, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Copenhagen

      Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pathology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Medical Imaging, Biochemistry, Chronic Diseases, Patient Treatment, Biology, Internal Medicine, Pharmacology, General Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Clinical Nutrition, Anatomy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      131 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Salud mental y atención comunitaria

      Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Community Health, Cultural Diversity, Crisis Intervention, Community Development, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Awareness, Health Disparities, Community Outreach, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Health, First Aid, Patient Education And Counseling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      90 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado System

      Clinical Natural Language Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Clinical Data Management, R Programming, Google Cloud Platform, Health Informatics, Unstructured Data

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Grundlagen der Unfallchirurgie: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Health Across the Gender Spectrum: Stanford University
    • History of Mental Illness: Wesleyan University
    • Artful Practices for Well-Being: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Salud mental y atención psicosocial : Universidad de los Andes
    • Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare: University of Minnesota
    • Build personal resilience: Macquarie University
    • Wilderness First Aid - Introduction: University of Colorado System
    • Personalised Medicine from a Nordic Perspective: University of Copenhagen
    • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials: University of Copenhagen

    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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