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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Atención prehospitalaria del ictus agudo y selección de pacientes para tratamiento endovascular con la escala RACE

      Skills you'll gain: Acute Care, Primary Care, Emergency Departments, Emergency and Intensive Care, Emergency Medical Services, Neurology, Medical Emergency, Health Assessment, Triage, Patient Evaluation, Care Coordination, First Aid, Rehabilitation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos

      Skills you'll gain: Gynecology, Patient Education And Counseling, Maternal Health, Contraindication, Oncology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Assessing and Improving Community Health

      Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Health Disparities, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Health Systems, Health Care, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Socioeconomics, Data Collection

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Prescription, Injury Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Mental and Behavioral Health, Epidemiology, Pharmacy, Patient Education And Counseling, Engineering Design Process, Health Policy, Public Health, Pharmacology, Treatment Planning, Trend Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Khalifa University

      Arabic for Beginners: Communicating in Arabic Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Oral Expression, Vocabulary, Literacy, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Grammar, Writing

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Química, guerra y ética

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, General Science and Research, International Relations, Environmental Regulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Safety and National Security, Safety and Security, Ancient History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      246 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Cáncer de próstata

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Patient Evaluation, Preventative Care, Urology, Medical Imaging, Risk Analysis, Orthopedics, Anatomy, Treatment Planning, Radiation Protection, Surgery

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Bridge Infrastructure Design

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Building Codes, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Practices, Architectural Design, Construction Inspection, Conceptual Design, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, System Monitoring, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Failure Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Continuous Monitoring, Safety Assurance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Community Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Safety Assurance, Long Term Care, Emergency Response, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Mental Health, Health Assessment, Media and Communications, Patient Education And Counseling, Education and Training, Interpersonal Communications, Laboratory Testing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sensors for a Carbon Free World

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Power Electronics, Electric Power Systems, Three-Phase, Electronic Components, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Equipment, Basic Electrical Systems, Mechanical Design, Torque (Physics), Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Semiconductors, Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Electronics, Engineering Calculations, Vibrations, Thermal Management, Manufacturing Processes

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Leadership for Healthcare Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Strategic Communication, Health Technology, Patient Safety, Healthcare Ethics, Leadership, Advocacy, Executive Presence, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Health Policy, Team Leadership, Telehealth, Health Care Administration, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Decision Support Systems

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Engaging in Improving Patient Experience Through Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Health Informatics, Customer experience improvement, Predictive Analytics, AI Personalization, Business Analytics, Analytics, Organizational Change, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Resource Allocation, Patient Evaluation, Workflow Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular patient safety courses

    • Atención prehospitalaria del ictus agudo y selección de pacientes para tratamiento endovascular con la escala RACE: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Assessing and Improving Community Health: University of Michigan
    • Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact : Johns Hopkins University
    • Arabic for Beginners: Communicating in Arabic Culture: Khalifa University
    • Química, guerra y ética: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Cáncer de próstata: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Bridge Infrastructure Design: L&T EduTech
    • Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
    • Sensors for a Carbon Free World: University of Colorado Boulder

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