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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care, Care Coordination, Primary Care, Health Care Administration, Patient Education and Support, Patient Treatment, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Research, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Policy, Health Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Community Health, Research, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      279 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Wilderness First Aid

      Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Medical History Documentation, Trauma Care, Medical Emergency, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Medicine, Sanitation, Cleanliness, First Aid, Acute Care, Triage, Safety Assurance, Health Assessment, Injury Prevention, Emergency Medical Services, Vital Signs, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Treatment Planning, Emergency Response, Orthopedics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Life, Health and Radiation

      Skills you'll gain: Radiation Protection, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Radiography, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Medical Ultrasonography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Patient Education And Counseling, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Biology, Physics, Chemistry

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      359 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Geriatrics, Caregiving, Long Term Care, Care Management, Home Health Care, Disabilities, Nursing Homes, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Occupational Therapy, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Healthcare Ethics, Behavior Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      125 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Leadership for Public Health Crises

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Emergency Response, Media and Communications, Clinical Leadership, Leadership, Public Health, Conflict Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Crisis Intervention, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, Cultural Diversity, Risk Management, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication, Risk Analysis, Community Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      263 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Environmental Regulations, Environment Health And Safety, Systems Thinking, Peer Review, Environment, Environmental Policy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Social Justice, Environmental Laws, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Public Health, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Pollution Prevention, Sanitation, Energy and Utilities, Risk Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      245 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      eHealth: More than just an electronic record

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Health Care, Health Informatics, Telehealth, Electronic Medical Record, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management, Patient Coordination, Data Sharing, Data Management, Technical Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      330 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      U.S. Health Law Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Administration, Medicare, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Health Policy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Legal Risk, Medical Privacy, Legal Research, Emergency Departments

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      254 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Evaluación del Aprendizaje en Escenarios Clínicos

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Clinical Supervision, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Experience, Clinical Leadership, Health Assessment, Healthcare Ethics, Constructive Feedback, Patient Safety, Mentorship, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      154 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Design of Industrial Piping Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Drawings, Technical Drawing, Mechanical Design, Blueprint Reading, Construction Engineering, Design Specifications, Process Flow Diagrams, Hydraulics, Civil Engineering, Construction, Structural Analysis, Thermal Management, Process Control, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Practices, Chemical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Process Engineering, Engineering Calculations

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Health Policy, Research Design, Medical Prescription, Research Methodologies, Patient Safety, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Program Evaluation, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Regulatory Compliance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Public Health, Data Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers: Johns Hopkins University
    • Wilderness First Aid: University of Colorado System
    • Life, Health and Radiation: The University of Sydney
    • Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach : University of Toronto
    • Leadership for Public Health Crises: The State University of New York
    • Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health: University of Michigan
    • eHealth: More than just an electronic record: The University of Sydney
    • U.S. Health Law Fundamentals: University of Pennsylvania
    • Evaluación del Aprendizaje en Escenarios Clínicos: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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