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      University of Michigan

      People, Technology and the Future of Mobility

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Research, Health Equity, Transportation Operations, Stakeholder Management, Electric Power Systems, Socioeconomics, Emerging Technologies, Social Justice, Technology Roadmaps, Environment, Information Privacy, Safety and Security, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      665 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Outcomes and Interventions of Health Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Decision Support Systems, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Solution Design, Clinical Data Management, Health Care, Data Mining, Health Information Management, Data Science, Requirements Elicitation, Electronic Medical Record, User Centered Design, Usability Testing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Introduction to Indoor Air Quality

      Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Pollution Prevention, Thermal Management, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Engineering, Environment Health And Safety, Respiratory Care, Environmental Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      685 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Florida

      COVID-19 - A clinical update

      Skills you'll gain: Intensive Care Unit, Critical Care, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology, Respiratory Care, Preventative Care, Public Health, Laboratory Testing, Microbiology, Pharmacotherapy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      342 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Frontiers in Dentistry

      Skills you'll gain: Dentistry, Dental Procedures, Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Precision Medicine, Disabilities, Health Technology, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Medical Equipment and Technology, Innovation, Computer-Aided Design, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      What is Palliative Care?

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Patient Education And Counseling, Direct Patient Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Interpersonal Communications, Health Assessment, Rapport Building, Care Management, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      294 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Prepare for the EMT Certification Test

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Care Management, Emergency Medical Services, Triage, Emergency Response, Patient Treatment, Emergency Medicine, Trauma Care, Health Assessment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Houston

      A Brief History of Human Spaceflight

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Standard, Failure Analysis, Human Factors, Engineering Practices, World History, Safety Assurance, Timelines, Engineering

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      433 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      University of Geneva

      Supervision du raisonnement clinique

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Supervision, Supervision, Patient Evaluation, Train The Trainer, Coaching, Mentorship, Constructive Feedback, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Complex Problem Solving, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      90 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Inspection, Building Codes, Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Architectural Engineering, Land Development, Verification And Validation, Engineering Documentation, Structural Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ISC2

      Security Concepts and Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Security Management, Security Awareness, Change Control, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Safety and Security, Data Ethics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • People, Technology and the Future of Mobility : University of Michigan
    • The Outcomes and Interventions of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Indoor Air Quality: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • COVID-19 - A clinical update: University of Florida
    • Frontiers in Dentistry: University of Pennsylvania
    • What is Palliative Care?: University of Colorado System
    • Prepare for the EMT Certification Test: University of Colorado System
    • A Brief History of Human Spaceflight: University of Houston
    • Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care: University of Colorado System
    • Supervision du raisonnement clinique: University of Geneva

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