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      Yale University

      Global Quality Maternal and Newborn Care

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Child Health, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Health Care, Health Equity, Health Systems, Advocacy, Nursing and Patient Care, Cultural Responsiveness, Education and Training

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      249 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Computer Information Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Risk Management Framework, Productivity Software, Systems Development, Agile Methodology, Operating Systems, Security Awareness, Computer Hardware, Threat Management, Data Security, Hardware Architecture, Presentations, Network Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Safety and Security, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Project Risk Management, Productivity, TCP/IP

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      235 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Health Care Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Health Disparities, Health Informatics, Innovation, Health Technology, Performance Measurement, Patient Flow, Health Assessment, Financial Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Quality Improvement, Qualitative Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      303 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care: Managing Processes to Improve Outcomes

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Telehealth, Primary Care, Health Technology, Health Informatics, Care Management, Medical Management, Medical Office Procedures, Health Care, Care Coordination, Practice Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Case Management, Patient Coordination, Chronic Diseases, Health Information Management, Patient Safety, Public Health, Data Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Privacy Law and HIPAA

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Security Awareness, Data Governance, Threat Management, Compliance Management, Incident Response, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Online Learning Design for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Content Creation, Multimedia, Education Software and Technology, Media Production, Developing Training Materials, Pedagogy, Peer Review, Blended Learning, Learning Management Systems, Discussion Facilitation, Teaching, Constructive Feedback, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Safety and Security, Data Sharing, User Accounts, Collaborative Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      391 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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      683 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health

      Skills you'll gain: Concision, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Patient Education and Support, Public Speaking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Reign of Pain

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Psychology, Stress Management, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy, Patient Evaluation, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health Therapies, Chronic Diseases, Mindfulness, Patient Education and Support, Health Assessment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Olay

      Cosmetic Formulation Science

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Record Keeping, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Equipment, Chemistry, Safety Training, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Personal Care, Product Development, Design Specifications, Innovation, Systems Of Measurement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : biologie et neurosciences

      Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Psychiatry, Pharmacology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Neurology, Psychology, Medical Science and Research, Child Development, Nutrition and Diet, Research, Emerging Technologies, Magnetic Resonance Imaging

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      147 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Nebraska

      High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities

      Skills you'll gain:

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Global Quality Maternal and Newborn Care: Yale University
    • Introduction to Computer Information Systems: University of California, Irvine
    • Health Care Innovation: University of Pennsylvania
    • Value-Based Care: Managing Processes to Improve Outcomes: University of Houston
    • Privacy Law and HIPAA: University of Pennsylvania
    • Online Learning Design for Educators: Macquarie University
    • Introduction to Indoor Air Quality: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health: University of Michigan
    • Reign of Pain: Michigan State University
    • Cosmetic Formulation Science: Olay

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