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      University of Copenhagen

      Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Patient Evaluation, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Medical Imaging, Biochemistry, Internal Medicine, Patient Treatment, Medical Science and Research, Pharmacology, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Treatment Planning, Clinical Nutrition, Biology, Epidemiology, Pharmacotherapy

      4.8
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      135 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Understanding Psychosis

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Psychiatry, Community Mental Health Services, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Policy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Public Health, Psychotherapy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Trauma Care, Rapport Building, Behavioral Health, Pharmacotherapy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Health Across the Gender Spectrum

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Pediatrics, Health Equity, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Patient Education and Support, Human Development, Mental Health, Child Health, Child Development, Sociology, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Python for Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Inference, Data Manipulation, Matplotlib, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Seaborn, Probability & Statistics, Data Structures, NumPy, Programming Principles, Descriptive Statistics, Python Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Compassion, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Mental Concentration, Patient Evaluation, Rehabilitation, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      226 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Ethics in Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Engineering Practices, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Engineering, Control Systems, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Safety Assurance, Compliance Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Simulación en ciencias de la salud

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Patient Positioning, Learning Theory, Health Assessment, Patient Treatment, Train The Trainer, Instructional Design, Medical Equipment and Technology, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Learning Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      ChatGPT Playground for Beginners: Intro to NLP AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Telehealth, Health Technology, Patient Assistance, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care: Introduction to Value-Based Care and the U.S. Healthcare System

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Management, Primary Care, Medicare, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Health Policy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Preventative Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      The Newborn Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Health Assessment, Child Health, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Vital Signs, Medical Terminology, Infectious Diseases, Anatomy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      291 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Public Safety and National Security, Risk Management, Media and Communications, Risk Analysis, Community Development, Vulnerability, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      208 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care

      Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Coordination, Oncology, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Preventative Care, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials: University of Copenhagen
    • Understanding Psychosis: University of Michigan
    • Health Across the Gender Spectrum: Stanford University
    • Python for Data Analytics: DeepLearning.AI
    • Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare: University of Minnesota
    • Ethics in Engineering: University of Michigan
    • Simulación en ciencias de la salud: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • ChatGPT Playground for Beginners: Intro to NLP AI: Coursera Project Network
    • Value-Based Care: Introduction to Value-Based Care and the U.S. Healthcare System: University of Houston
    • The Newborn Assessment: University of Colorado System

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