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Medical Writing Courses

Medical writing courses can help you learn how to create clinical trial documents, regulatory submissions, and scientific publications. You can build skills in writing clear and concise protocols, understanding statistical analysis, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Many courses introduce tools like reference management software, statistical analysis programs, and content management systems, that support organizing research data and streamlining the writing process.


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Popular Medical Writing Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado System

    Wilderness First Aid

    Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Patient Evaluation, Trauma Care, Medical Emergency, Sanitation, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, First Aid, Patient Positioning, Patient Transport, Wound Care, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Treatment, Safety Assurance, Clinical Assessment, Environment Health And Safety, Triage, Acute Care, Emergency Response, Vital Signs

    4.8
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    109 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Public Relations and the Media

    Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Crisis Management, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Corporate Sustainability, Brand Strategy, Storytelling, Branding, Business Ethics, Social Media, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Professional Networking, Writing, Research, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    766 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Toronto

    GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, ArcGIS, Data Visualization, Data Compilation, Data Mapping, Data Storytelling, Metadata Management, Data Integration, Data Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    321 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Digital Forensics Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Information Systems Security, General Networking, Record Keeping, Data Integrity, File Management, Encryption, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    265 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding Prostate Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Tests, Oncology, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Surgery, Care Management, Clinical Trials, Risk Analysis, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Imaging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    751 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Periodismo digital y combate a las fake news

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Research, Investigation, Media and Communications, digital literacy, Writing, Interviewing Skills, Community Outreach, Cybersecurity, Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diversity Awareness, Editing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    668 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    M

    Microsoft

    Foundations of Coding Full-Stack

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Programming Principles, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, Version Control, Program Development, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Git (Version Control System), Computer Programming, Algorithms, Web Development, C# (Programming Language), Back-End Web Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    164 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Novartis

    Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Competitive Intelligence, Safety Standards, Laboratory Testing, Biochemical Assays, Medication Administration, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Safety Assurance, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Research, Chemistry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    266 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Effective Sales – An Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Sales, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Relationship Building, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    285 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    U.S. Health Law Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicaid, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicare, Managed Care, Health Care Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Legal Risk, Lawsuits, Informed Consent, Case Law, Emergency Departments

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    265 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Sydney

    Life, Health and Radiation

    Skills you'll gain: Radiation Protection, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Radiography, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Patient Communication, Mammography, Patient Education And Counseling, Radiation Therapy, Safety Standards, Oncology, Physics, Biology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    365 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Principles of Computing (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computer Science, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Test Case

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    365 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular medical writing courses

  • Wilderness First Aid: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Public Relations and the Media: University of Colorado Boulder
  • GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis Capstone: University of Toronto
  • Digital Forensics Concepts: Infosec
  • Understanding Prostate Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
  • Periodismo digital y combate a las fake news: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Foundations of Coding Full-Stack: Microsoft
  • Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines: Novartis
  • Effective Sales – An Overview: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • U.S. Health Law Fundamentals: University of Pennsylvania

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