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      Macquarie University

      Lymphoedema: Monitoring & Intervention After Breast Cancer

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Care Management, Rehabilitation, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Oncology, Physical Therapy, Anatomy, Research, Biology, Risk Analysis

      4.9
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Emotional Intelligence, Accident Prevention, Nutrition Education, Safety Training, Personal Development, Working With Children, Environment Health And Safety, Child Health, Social Skills, Health And Safety Standards, Emergency Response, First Aid, Mental Health

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      常见慢性病的健康管理

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Blood Pressure, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Medical Management, Rehabilitation, Preventative Care, Neurology, Care Management, Risk Management, Pharmacotherapy, Nutrition and Diet

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

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Physical Therapy, Health Assessment, Biology, Patient Education And Counseling, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Anatomy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Care, Intensive Care Medicine, Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy, Emergency and Intensive Care, Intensive Care Unit, Patient Evaluation, Laboratory Testing, Acute Care, Anesthesiology, Infection Control, Pulmonology, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Treatment, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, Healthcare Ethics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      200 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Emory University

      Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Experience, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Medical Services, Health Care, Health Systems, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Science and Research, Intensive Care Medicine, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Pharmacology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      219 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Intro to Improving the Patient Experience Through Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Health Informatics, Patient Education and Support, Patient Coordination, Data Analysis, Patient Safety, Health Care, AI Personalization, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Decision Support Systems, Big Data, Innovation, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Informed Clinical Decision Making using Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Data Ethics, Clinical Data Management, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Deep Learning, Electronic Medical Record, Clinical Research, Patient Flow, Data Mining, Databases, Relational Databases, Machine Learning, Analytics, Electocardiography, Data Integration, Statistical Methods, SQL, Medical Records, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.3
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional de Colombia

      Uso prudente de antimicrobianos en el entorno hospitalario

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Infection Control, Pharmacotherapy, Hospital Medicine, Medical Prescription, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology, Patient Treatment, Surgery

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Advanced Study of Protection Schemes and Switchgear

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electric Power Systems, High Voltage, Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Artificial Neural Networks, Automation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Mixed · 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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      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
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Lymphoedema: Monitoring & Intervention After Breast Cancer: Macquarie University
    • Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center: The State University of New York
    • 常见慢性病的健康管理: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic: Emory University
    • Intro to Improving the Patient Experience Through Analytics: Northeastern University
    • Informed Clinical Decision Making using Deep Learning: University of Glasgow
    • Uso prudente de antimicrobianos en el entorno hospitalario: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    • Advanced Study of Protection Schemes and Switchgear: L&T EduTech

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