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      Emory University

      Understanding Violence

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Conflict Management, Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Social Justice, Mental Health, Sociology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Media and Communications, Trauma Care, Biology

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies

      Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Caregiving, Geriatrics, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Community Development, Care Management, Occupational Therapy, Stress Management, Neurology, Health Policy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Policy Development, Health Technology, Behavior Management

      4.8
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      313 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      An Introduction to Global Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Maternal Health, Child Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Infectious Diseases, Health Disparities, Water Resources, Epidemiology, Community Health, Sanitation, Environmental Issue, Preventative Care, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Health, Socioeconomics, Chronic Diseases

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of New Mexico

      Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Biology, Preventative Care, Health Care, Patient Education and Support, Health Assessment, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Health, Environmental Science, Stress Management, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      227 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Medication and Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medication Therapy Management, Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Pharmacology, Pharmacist Assistance, Pharmacy, Intravenous Therapy, Contraindication, Patient Safety, Patient Treatment, Care Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation

      Skills you'll gain: Nephrology, Surgery, Dialysis, Chronic Diseases, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      371 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Competitive Intelligence, Pharmacotherapy, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Testing, Biochemistry, Medical Science and Research, Safety Assurance, Chemistry, Medication Administration, Risk Analysis, Biology, Verification And Validation, Regulatory Compliance, Molecular Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      207 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Peking University

      Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers

      Skills you'll gain: Pediatrics, Child Health, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric First Aid, Nutrition and Diet, Nursing Care, Working With Children, Maternal Health, Clinical Nutrition, Primary Care, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Toileting, Health Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Dental Care, Respiratory Care, First Aid

      4.9
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care: Population Health

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Community Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Care Management, Health Systems, Geriatrics, Health Care, Health Policy, Behavioral Health, Preventative Care, Demography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Treatment Planning, Patient Safety, Health Care, Research, Patient Evaluation, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Pharmacology, Safety Assurance, Mental Health Therapies, Science and Research, Regulation and Legal Compliance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      459 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Health Information Literacy for Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Integration, Data Dictionary, Data Validation, Health Informatics, Data Modeling, Extract, Transform, Load, Health Systems, Data Management, Metadata Management, Data Compilation, Health Care, Analytics, Data Mapping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Health Information Management, Taxonomy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      276 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres)

      Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Patient Safety, Malware Protection, Encryption, Health Technology, Data Security, Safety and Security, Telehealth, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      393 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Understanding Violence: Emory University
    • Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies: Johns Hopkins University
    • An Introduction to Global Health: University of Copenhagen
    • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants: University of New Mexico
    • Pharmacy Medication and Safety: MedCerts
    • Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation: Universiteit Leiden
    • Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines: Novartis
    • Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers: Peking University
    • Value-Based Care: Population Health: University of Houston
    • Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices: University of Minnesota

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