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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Medical Cannabis for Pain Control

      Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Patient Safety, Contraindication, Pharmacology, Neurology, Medical Science and Research, Drug Interaction, Ancient History, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Chronic Diseases, Biology, World History, Biochemistry

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      148 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Resilience, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Business Transformation, Leadership, Personal Development, Strategic Leadership, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Change Management, Psychology, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Hearing Loss in Children

      Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Pediatrics, Speech Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Child Health, Parent Communication, Disabilities, Neurology, Working With Children, Public Health, Child Development, Patient Treatment, Special Education, Physical Therapy, Surgery, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Medical Equipment and Technology, Anatomy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      237 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Designing Effective Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Pedagogy, Research, Technical Writing, Scientific Methods, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Infographics, Storytelling, Psychology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Nutrition Education for the Consumer

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Dietetics, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Nutrition, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Scientific Methods, Health Assessment, Food and Beverage, Regulatory Compliance, Preventative Care, Critical Thinking, Psychology, Medical Science and Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      150 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Caregiving, Nursing Homes, Home Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Disabilities, Care Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Decision Support Systems, Behavior Management, Needs Assessment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      125 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      What is Palliative Care?

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Active Listening, Compassion, Communication, Patient Evaluation, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Interpersonal Communications, 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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      Johns Hopkins University

      Clinical Trials Management and Advanced Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Safety, Scientific Methods, Record Keeping, Safety Audits, Risk Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      96 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Design of Industrial Piping Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Drawings, Construction Engineering, Hydraulics, Mechanical Design, Blueprint Reading, Process Flow Diagrams, Civil Engineering, Construction Inspection, Failure Analysis, Construction, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Thermal Management, Engineering Practices, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Technical Standard, Process Engineering

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Privacy Law and HIPAA

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      169 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      杏林探宝——认知中药

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Contraindication, Medical Prescription, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Drug Interaction, Healthcare Ethics, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Safety, Medical History Documentation, Preventative Care, Clinical Nutrition, Ancient History

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Panel Management Next Level

      Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Patient Coordination, Care Coordination, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Preventative Care, Health Equity, Community Health, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Quality, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Medical Cannabis for Pain Control : Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Hearing Loss in Children: University of Michigan
    • Designing Effective Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Nutrition Education for the Consumer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach : University of Toronto
    • What is Palliative Care?: University of Colorado System
    • Clinical Trials Management and Advanced Operations: Johns Hopkins University
    • Design of Industrial Piping Systems: L&T EduTech
    • Privacy Law and HIPAA: University of Pennsylvania

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