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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Circadian clocks: how rhythms structure life

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Behavioral Health, Environment, Pathology

    4.8
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    229 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Jordan University of Science and Technology

    General Histology

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Neurology, Cell Biology, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Anatomy of the Head and Spine

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Neurology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Respiration, Physiology, Radiology, Surgery

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Immersify

    Breath of Life: Exploring the Respiratory System

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Respiratory Care, Pulmonology, Oxygen Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Pulmonary Function Testing, Airway Management, Capillary, Anatomy, Physiology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Medical Terminology, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacotherapy, Infectious Diseases

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Anatomy of the Upper and Lower Extremities

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Patient Positioning, Neurology, Physical Therapy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    The Limits of Human Perception

    Skills you'll gain: Display Devices, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Human Machine Interfaces, Usability, Computer Displays, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Culture, Medical Equipment and Technology, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures, World History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Immersify

    Inside the Human Body: The A&P Essentials Every Nurse Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Nursing Process, Cardiology, Patient Evaluation, Human Musculoskeletal System, Medical Terminology, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Physiology, Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Psychosocial Assessments, Clinical Nutrition, Basic Nursing Skills, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Surgical Nursing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Infection Control, Emergency Response

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    The Heart, Blood, and Lungs

    Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Medical Terminology, Cardiology, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Records, Immunology, Pathology, Hematology, Anatomy, Diagnostic Tests, Electocardiography, Laboratory Testing, Physiology

    4.6
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Human-Centered Design: an Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, Usability, Human Centered Design, Mockups, Storyboarding, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Research, Interviewing Skills

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    NASM Personal Fitness Trainer Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Automated External Defibrillator, Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Athletic Training, Motivational Skills, Anatomy, Goal Setting, Physiology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    Advanced Neurobiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Neurology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Scientific Methods, Research

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular human physiology courses

  • Circadian clocks: how rhythms structure life: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • General Histology: Jordan University of Science and Technology
  • Anatomy of the Head and Spine : Yale University
  • Breath of Life: Exploring the Respiratory System: Immersify
  • Anatomy of the Upper and Lower Extremities : Yale University
  • The Limits of Human Perception: Arizona State University
  • The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Inside the Human Body: The A&P Essentials Every Nurse Needs: Immersify
  • The Heart, Blood, and Lungs: MedCerts
  • Human-Centered Design: an Introduction: University of California San Diego

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