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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
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      Mixed · 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, Electocardiography, Acute Care, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Internal Medicine, Blood Pressure, Risk Analysis, Patient Evaluation, Pharmacology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Space Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Accident Prevention, Safety and Security, Threat Management, Medical Science and Research, Continuous Monitoring, Physical Science, Environmental Monitoring, Risk Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Physics, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      From Sleep Disorders to Sleep Health

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Preventative Care, Health Care, Health Disparities, Diversity Awareness, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Treatment, Child Health, Chronic Diseases, Geriatrics, Mindfulness, Patient Evaluation

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Personal Development, Treatment Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Healthcare Leadership for Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Design Thinking, Environmental Issue, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Creative Problem-Solving, Public Health, Health Care, Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, World History, Physical Science, Trend Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Diagnóstico y tratamiento del dolor neuropático en atención primaria

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Primary Care, Patient Treatment, Pharmacology, Patient Evaluation, Epidemiology, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical History Documentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      318 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Geostatistics, Hydraulics, Engineering Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Real Time Data, Mathematical Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      The Emergence of Oncofertility (Past, Present & Future)

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Pediatrics, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Treatment Planning, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Patient Referral, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESCP Business School

      Comprendre l'écologie, pour une économie innovante

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Energy and Utilities, Socioeconomics, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Economics, Economic Development, Environment Health And Safety, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 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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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular patient safety courses

    • Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy : Johns Hopkins University
    • Fire and Explosion Hazards Analysis: University of California, Davis
    • Profundización y actualización en Enfermedad Cardiovascular: Universidad de los Andes
    • Space Safety: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • From Sleep Disorders to Sleep Health: University of Michigan
    • Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care: University of Minnesota
    • Healthcare Leadership for Climate Change: Duke University
    • Diagnóstico y tratamiento del dolor neuropático en atención primaria: Universidad de los Andes
    • Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production: L&T EduTech
    • The Emergence of Oncofertility (Past, Present & Future): Michigan State University

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