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Learn patient safety principles for healthcare practice. Understand strategies to prevent medical errors and improve patient outcomes.


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    University of Copenhagen

    Bacteria and Chronic Infections

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biology, Infection Control, Chronic Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    International Security Management

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Safety and Security, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Creative Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Persistence, Curiosity, Resourcefulness, Innovation, Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability, Motivational Skills

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    2.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Essentials of Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Health Care, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Environment Health And Safety, Medical Science and Research, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Stanford's Short Course on Breastfeeding

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Infant Care, Preventative Care, Family Support, Nutrition and Diet

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

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    Peking University

    Nursing Informatics(护理信息学)

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing, Nurse Education, Nursing Care, Clinical Informatics, Health Informatics, Nursing Practices, Informatics, Telehealth, Patient-centered Care, Computer Displays, Decision Support Systems, Information Technology, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Safety

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Introduction to Clinical Data

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Health Informatics, Unstructured Data, Health Care, Data Mining, Electronic Medical Record, Data Transformation, Data Collection, Text Mining, Data Processing, Medical Imaging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Backend Web Development with TypeScript

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), TypeScript, Authentications, Server Side, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Back-End Web Development, MongoDB, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Unit Testing, Web Development, Database Management, Secure Coding, Application Programming Interface (API), Middleware, NoSQL, Javascript and jQuery, Development Environment, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Actúa ante el dolor crónico

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Goal Setting, Patient Education And Counseling, Resilience, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Personal Care, Emotional Intelligence, Chronic Diseases, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Management, Self-Awareness, Physical Therapy, Exercise Therapy, Communication, Nutrition and Diet

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    291 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Journalism, the future, and you!

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, International Relations, Interviewing Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Storytelling, Safety and Security, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Digital Publishing, Emerging Technologies, Business Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    377 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EIT Digital

    Development of Secure Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Cryptography, Operating Systems, Network Architecture, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Encryption, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Wireless Networks, Threat Modeling, System Programming, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, C (Programming Language), Real Time Data

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yale University

    Anatomy of the Upper and Lower Extremities

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Patient Positioning, Neurology, Physical Therapy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Bacteria and Chronic Infections: University of Copenhagen
  • International Security Management: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Creative Problem Solving: University of Minnesota
  • Essentials of Global Health: Yale University
  • Stanford's Short Course on Breastfeeding: Stanford University
  • Nursing Informatics(护理信息学): Peking University
  • Introduction to Clinical Data: Stanford University
  • Backend Web Development with TypeScript: Edureka
  • Actúa ante el dolor crónico: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Journalism, the future, and you!: Michigan State University

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