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      Novartis

      Preclinical Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Laboratory Testing, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      The Nurse's Toolkit

      Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Trauma Care, Respiratory Care, Nursing Care, Maternal Health, Emergency Nursing, Nursing, Orthopedics, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Critical Care, Pulmonology, Emergency Medicine, Patient Evaluation, Vital Signs, Infection Control, Anatomy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Introduction to Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders

      Skills you'll gain: Speech Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Anatomy, Surgery, Physical Therapy, Chronic Diseases, Acute Care, Respiration, Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Medical Management, Pathology, Medical Terminology, Infectious Diseases, Respiratory Care, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Treatment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      NASM Personal Fitness Trainer

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Kinesiology, Nutrition and Diet, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Respiration, Train The Trainer, Chronic Diseases, Patient Evaluation, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Injury Prevention, Neurology, Automated External Defibrillator, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Overcoming Obstacles, Coaching

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      180 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Farmacología para odontólogos

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Oral and Dental Care, Dentistry, Dental Care, Contraindication, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmaceuticals, Oral Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Safety and Security, Security Management, Threat Management, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, International Relations, Environmental Issue, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      455 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      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, Safety Training, Vital Signs, Emergency Response, Neurology, Patient Safety

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Digital Manufacturing & Design

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business Transformation, Digital Design, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, Safety and Security, Workforce Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Zurich

      Myocardial Infarction

      Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Electocardiography, Chronic Diseases, Rehabilitation, Patient Evaluation, Anatomy, Preventative Care, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Blood Pressure, Medical Emergency, Vital Signs, Pharmacology, Biology, Behavior Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      455 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, Social Justice, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Public Health, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Health Policy, Safety and Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Community Health, Risk Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      308 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Dentistry 101

      Skills you'll gain: Dentistry, Oral and Dental Care, Dental Procedures, Public Health, Oral Health, Primary Care, Health Care, Higher Education, Surgery, Research, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      381 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Vivre avec le TDAH à travers les âges

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Mental Concentration, Psychiatry, Organizational Skills, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Working With Children, Child Development, Neurology, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      259 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Preclinical Safety: Novartis
    • The Nurse's Toolkit: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • NASM Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Farmacología para odontólogos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World: Universiteit Leiden
    • Wilderness First Aid - Introduction: University of Colorado System
    • Digital Manufacturing & Design: University at Buffalo
    • Myocardial Infarction: University of Zurich
    • Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change: Johns Hopkins University

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