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      Scrimba

      Intro to AI Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Application Programming Interface (API), Large Language Modeling, Image Analysis, Computer Programming, Key Management, Safety and Security

      4.6
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      83 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Antibióticos ¿cuándo, cómo y para qué?

      Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Health Care IT: Challenges and Opportunities

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Health Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Telehealth, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medical Privacy, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Records, Patient Education and Support, Computerized Physician Order Entry, Information Technology, Health Policy, Care Coordination, Interoperability, Decision Support Systems

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      494 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Guided Imagery

      Skills you'll gain: Treatment Planning, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Mindfulness, Education Software and Technology, Creativity, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Patient Education And Counseling, Music, Verbal Communication Skills, Mental Health Therapies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      219 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Space Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Radiation Protection, Medical Equipment and Technology, Cardiology, Vital Signs, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Safety, Respiration, Health Care, Preventative Care, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Human Factors, Environmental Engineering, Emergency Medicine, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Environment, Biology, Engineering, Physics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      523 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Syringes, Compounding Medications, & Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Assistance, Pharmacology, Medication Dispensation, Medication Administration, Motivational Interviewing, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Operations, Interpersonal Communications, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Building Systems with the ChatGPT API

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Jupyter, Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, Generative AI, Computational Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      246 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Stanford University

      Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care

      Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Coordination, Oncology, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Preventative Care, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Care Management, Patient Safety, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacology, Health Assessment, Nursing and Patient Care, Physical Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      187 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans

      Skills you'll gain: Usability, Usability Testing, Problem Solving, Human Factors, Decision Making, Human Centered Design, Kinesiology, Experimentation, User Experience Design, Human Learning, Human Computer Interaction, User Research, User Interface (UI), Human Factors Engineering, Human Machine Interfaces, Data Collection, Critical Thinking, Computer Displays, Accident Prevention, Mitigation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Foundations of Public Health Practice: Health Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Sanitation, Microbiology, Environment Health And Safety, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Water Resources, Radiation Protection, Emergency Response, Environmental Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Simulación en ciencias de la salud

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Patient Positioning, Learning Theory, Health Assessment, Patient Treatment, Train The Trainer, Instructional Design, Medical Equipment and Technology, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Learning Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Intro to AI Engineering: Scrimba
    • Antibióticos ¿cuándo, cómo y para qué?: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Health Care IT: Challenges and Opportunities: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Guided Imagery: University of Minnesota
    • Space Medicine: Duke University
    • Pharmacy Syringes, Compounding Medications, & Communication: MedCerts
    • Building Systems with the ChatGPT API: DeepLearning.AI
    • Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care: Stanford University
    • Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care: University of Colorado System
    • Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans: Arizona State University

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