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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Computing, Ethics, and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Privacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Generative AI, Cybersecurity, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Diversity Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Automation, AI Personalization

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Symptom Management in Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Care Management, Patient Treatment, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Communication, Pharmacology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education and Support, Community Health, Epidemiology, Health Assessment, Health Care, Program Evaluation, Socioeconomics, Cultural Responsiveness, Research Methodologies, Diversity Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      AIDS: Fear and Hope

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Health Disparities, Epidemiology, Biology, Preventative Care, Social Sciences, Medical Science and Research, Public Health, Cultural Diversity, Health Policy, Advocacy, Patient Education And Counseling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      425 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Actúa ante el dolor crónico

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Stress Management, Goal Setting, Resilience, Treatment Planning, Physical Therapy, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Mindfulness, Chronic Diseases, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      288 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Fire and Explosion Hazards Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Chemical Engineering, Fire And Life Safety, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Safety Assurance, Accident Prevention, Health And Safety Standards, Failure Analysis, Risk Analysis, Process Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Risk Management, Engineering Calculations, Estimation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Profundización y actualización en Enfermedad Cardiovascular

      Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Chronic Diseases, Internal Medicine, Electocardiography, Acute Care, Primary Care, Treatment Planning, Patient Evaluation, Care Management, Pharmacology, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

      Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Security Strategy, IT Management, Cyber Governance, Information Management, Safety Culture, Data Governance, Governance, Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Controls, Compliance Management, Business Risk Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Security Awareness, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Human Factors (Security), Regulation and Legal Compliance

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Privacy and Standardisation

      Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Technical Standard, Court Systems, Information Privacy, Case Law, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Strategy, Medical Privacy, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Legal Research, Information Systems Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Governance, International Relations, Data Ethics, Technology Roadmaps, Interoperability, European History, Health Information Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      377 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Sports Turf Management: Best Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Construction, Grading (Landscape), Construction Management, Facility Management and Maintenance, Property Maintenance, Safety Assurance, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Drug Development and Regulation: From Bench to Bedside

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Health Policy, Pharmacotherapy, Statistical Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Regulatory Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Safety

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Generative AI: Impact on Business and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Mitigation, Generative AI, Risk Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Decision Making, Business Strategies, Business Ethics, Governance, Cultural Diversity, Leadership and Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Public Safety and National Security

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Computing, Ethics, and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Symptom Management in Palliative Care: Stanford University
    • Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy : Johns Hopkins University
    • AIDS: Fear and Hope: University of Michigan
    • Actúa ante el dolor crónico: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Fire and Explosion Hazards Analysis: University of California, Davis
    • Profundización y actualización en Enfermedad Cardiovascular: Universidad de los Andes
    • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM): Packt
    • Privacy and Standardisation: EIT Digital
    • Sports Turf Management: Best Practices: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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