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      University of Colorado System

      Identifying Patient Populations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Clinical Data Management, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Precision Medicine, Patient Evaluation, Epidemiology, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Statistical Methods, Data Validation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Diplomatic Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Public Affairs, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Negotiation, Interpersonal Communications, Digital Communications, Public Safety and National Security, Media and Communications

      Build toward a degree

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Industrial Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Talent Management, Job Analysis, Team Management, Organizational Leadership, Employee Performance Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Employee Training, Team Motivation, Human Resources, Performance Management, Occupational Safety And Health, Psychology, Employee Engagement, Goal Setting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Medical Assisting Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Sterilization, Infection Control, Pathology, Health And Safety Standards, Anatomy, Sanitation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Infectious Diseases, Medical Equipment and Technology, General Medical Tests and Procedures

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Telehealth Best Practices and Uses

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Health Equity, Health Technology, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Health Care, Health Care Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Telecommunications, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Policy, Patient Safety

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Wilderness First Aid - Medical Emergencies

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Emergency, Trauma Care, Emergency Medicine, First Aid, Triage, Injury Prevention, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Response, Patient Treatment, Accident Prevention, Neurology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Edureka

      Cloud Security on AWS

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Strategy, Network Security, Threat Management, Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Encryption, Security Management, Data Security, Application Security, Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Key Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cinematic Health

      Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations

      Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Communication Strategies, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Communication, Social Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Empathy, Professionalism, Stress Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Contraindication, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Oncology, Preventative Care, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention

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

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

    • Identifying Patient Populations: University of Colorado System
    • Diplomatic Practice: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Industrial Psychology: Illinois Tech
    • Medical Assisting Foundations: MedCerts
    • Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic: Emory University
    • Telehealth Best Practices and Uses: University of California, Davis
    • Wilderness First Aid - Medical Emergencies: University of Colorado System
    • Uso prudente de antimicrobianos en el entorno hospitalario: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    • Cloud Security on AWS: Edureka

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