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The US Army Medical Center of Excellence, or MEDCoE, is located at Fort Sam Houston in Texas, and is responsible for the medical organisation and education of the US Army. MEDCoE traces its roots as the army's medical educators back to the Medical Field Service School (MFSS), established in 1920 at Carlisle Barracks in Pennsylvania.

MEDCoE provides state-of-the-art, hands-on and scenario-led training to all of the army's serving medical personnel, teaching them the vital skills and knowledge they need to be able to serve successfully. Given the importance of their role, MEDCoE is committed to setting and maintaining the highest educational standards.

In partnership with Alison, MEDCoE has created a wide range of high-quality online courses that are available for free and that cover a variety of subjects. These courses include both mental and physical health topics, as well as the various systems of the body, from the nervous to the cardiovascular system. MEDCoE's Alison courses also include expert offerings on physical fitness and nursing skills and leadership, providing you with cutting-edge information that will set you apart from your peers.

Free, Online Courses Created by MEDCoE

  • Diploma

    Diploma in Human Anatomy and Physiology

    10-15 hrs
    Master basic anatomy and learn all about the physiology of the human body in this free online diploma course.
  • Diploma

    Diploma in Nursing and Patient Care

    10-15 hrs
    Learn how to give good care to the elderly with the nursing procedures and practices in this free online nursing course.
  • Diploma

    Diploma in Physical Fitness

    10-15 hrs
    Improve your physical fitness know-how with the theories and practices covered in this free online course.
  • Certificate

    Nursing Studies - Patient Care and Hygiene

    1.5-3 hrs
    Learn about important procedures and techniques used in patient care and modern nursing with this free online course.
  • Certificate

    Nursing Studies - Health and Safety, Movement and Exercise

    1.5-3 hrs
    Learn about patient care and the procedures and techniques used in modern nursing with this free online nursing course.
  • Certificate

    Nursing Studies - Diet Therapy

    1.5-3 hrs
    Help your patient recover faster by learning about the key elements of diet therapy taught in this free online course.
  • Certificate

    Nursing Studies - The Physical Examination

    1.5-3 hrs
    Learn about patient care and the procedures and techniques used in modern nursing with this free nursing course.
  • Certificate

    Mental Health Studies - Understanding Behaviour, Burnout and Depression

    1.5-3 hrs
    Learn how to reduce the stigma of mental illness by getting an in-depth understanding of mental health disorders.
  • Certificate

    Mental Health Studies - Suicide, Violent Behavior and Substance Abuse

    1.5-3 hrs
    Learn why mental well-being is so important and learn to identify mental health problems so you can help reduce the stigma of mental illness today.
  • Certificate

    Nursing Studies - The Nurse as Team Leader and Teacher

    3-4 hrs
    Gain a better understanding of a nurse's role as a team leader and teacher with this free online nursing course.
  • Certificate

    Nursing Studies - Communication and Transcultural Factors

    1.5-3 hrs
    Learn about basic human needs and the importance of communication in nursing, with this free online nursing course.
  • Certificate

    Nursing Studies - Role of Nurse in Surgical Care

    1.5-3 hrs
    Gain a better understanding of a nurse's role in the surgical care of patients, with this free online nursing course.
  • Certificate

    Nursing Studies - Clinical Skills: Caring for Cardiovascular Patients

    1.5-3 hrs
    Learn the key clinical nursing skills and techniques used to care for patients with cardiovascular problems.
  • Certificate

    Nursing Studies - Clinical Skills: Caring for Respiratory Patients

    1.5-3 hrs
    Learn key clinical nursing skills and techniques to care for respiratory patients, with this free online course.
  • Certificate

    Nursing Studies - Clinical Skills: The Digestive System

    1.5-3 hrs
    Learn how to properly care for patients with gastrointestinal illnesses, with this free online nursing course.
  • Certificate

    Nursing Studies - Clinical Skills: Neurological Disorders

    1.5-3 hrs
    Learn the key clinical nursing skills and techniques used to care for patients with neurological disorders.
  • Diploma

    Diploma in Clinical Nursing Skills

    6-10 hrs
    Learn more about the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and nervous systems.
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