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      University of California, Davis

      Healthcare Data Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Health Informatics, Data Dictionary, Health Systems, Metadata Management, Health Care, Data Compilation, Data Mapping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management, Taxonomy, Care Coordination, Data Literacy, Clinical Data Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Records, Data Quality, Medical Terminology, Big Data, Interoperability

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Understanding Psychosis

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Psychiatry, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Trauma Care, Psychotherapy, Pharmacology, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Rapport Building

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Preventative Care, Oral Health, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, Infectious Diseases, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Patient Evaluation, Surgery

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

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Technician Intermediate

      Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medication Dispensation, Medication Therapy Management, Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Medical Prescription, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacist Assistance, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Patient Education And Counseling, Intravenous Therapy, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Assistance, Contraindication, Patient Safety

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Basics of Electrical Protection System

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, High Voltage, Basic Electrical Systems, Low Voltage, Electrical Engineering, Three-Phase, Failure Analysis, Engineering Calculations

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Nutrition Education, Infection Control, Pathology, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Geriatrics, Laboratory Testing, Electocardiography, Anatomy, Pediatrics, Patient Evaluation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Health Assessment, Sanitation, Nursing and Patient Care

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

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Construction, Building Design, Architecture and Construction, Materials Management, Procurement, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Architectural Engineering, Environment Health And Safety, Construction Management, Health Disparities, Public Health, Civil Engineering, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Building Codes, Environmental Engineering, Pollution Prevention, Architectural Design, Systems Thinking, Health Assessment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Leeds

      How to Get Into Robotics

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Robotic Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Healthcare Ethics, Surgery, Technology Roadmaps, Emerging Technologies, Medical Equipment and Technology

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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Healthcare Leadership Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Leadership, Team Leadership, Advocacy, Communication, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Management, Change Management, Health Care, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Estrategias para ganar. Meteorología en la vuelta al mundo

      Skills you'll gain: Telecommunications, Physical Science, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Global Positioning Systems, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Spatial Data Analysis, Safety Training, Geospatial Information and Technology

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

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Prehospital care of acute stroke and patient selection for endovascular treatment using the RACE scale

      Skills you'll gain: Acute Care, Medical Emergency, Triage, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Departments, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Care Coordination, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Anticoagulación

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Contraindication, Pharmacotherapy, Drug Interaction, Medication Therapy Management, Critical Care, Oncology, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Laboratory Testing, Cardiology, Risk Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 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 patient safety courses

    • Healthcare Data Literacy: University of California, Davis
    • Understanding Psychosis: University of Michigan
    • HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Pharmacy Technician Intermediate: MedCerts
    • Basics of Electrical Protection System: L&T EduTech
    • Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building: Parsons School of Design, The New School
    • How to Get Into Robotics: University of Leeds
    • Healthcare Leadership Principles: University of Michigan
    • Estrategias para ganar. Meteorología en la vuelta al mundo: Universitat de Barcelona

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