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      Northwestern University

      Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Public Speaking, Mentorship, Leadership, Relationship Building, Personal Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Florida

      TECH MeD: Transdisciplinary Education for Critical Hacks of Medical Devices

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Equipment and Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Internet Of Things, Patient Safety, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Telehealth, Vulnerability, Medical Privacy, Legal Risk, Health Care, Data Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Informatics, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Security Controls

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of New Mexico

      Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Biology, Preventative Care, Health Care, Patient Education and Support, Health Assessment, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Health, Environmental Science, Stress Management, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      227 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IE Business School

      The Journey to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Disabilities, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Social Justice, Culture, Innovation, Human Resource Policies, Safety Culture, Empathy, People Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Engagement, Organizational Change, Discussion Facilitation, Team Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Training, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Change, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cognitive flexibility, Adaptability, Diversity and Inclusion, Open Mindset, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Employee Training, Safety Culture, Self-Awareness

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evaluación educativa

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Program Evaluation, Patient Evaluation, Curriculum Planning, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Education Software and Technology, Health Assessment, Pedagogy, Psychological Evaluations, Curriculum Development, Simulations, Education and Training, Teaching, Instructional Design, Instructional Strategies, Statistical Analysis, Student-Centred Learning, Higher Education, Survey Creation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      829 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Campus to Corporate Training Program

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Teamwork, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Growth Mindedness, Team Leadership, Influencing, Productivity, Personal Integrity, Compliance Management, Information Privacy, Writing and Editing, Safety Culture, Employee Engagement, Accountability, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Authentications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      101 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care: Reimbursement Models

      Skills you'll gain: ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Billing and Coding, Revenue Cycle Management, Health Information Management, Payment Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicare, Risk Management, Public Health

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Actualización en el manejo del paciente con diabetes mellitus tipo 2

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Nephrology, Medication Therapy Management, Treatment Planning, Medical Management, Internal Medicine, Care Management, Clinical Nutrition, Patient Education And Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Medication Administration, Preventative Care

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

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      The University of Hong Kong

      口腔种植学 (Implant Dentistry)

      Skills you'll gain: Dental Procedures, Dentistry, Oral and Dental Care, Treatment Planning, Patient Evaluation, Surgery, Oral Health, Medical Imaging, Preventative Care, Risk Analysis, Biology, Emerging Technologies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Learn Interpersonal Psychotherapy

      Skills you'll gain: Psychosocial Assessments, Psychotherapy, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Interpersonal Communications, Mental Health Therapies, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Conflict Management, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Rapport Building, Trauma Care, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Physical Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Collaboration, Teamwork, Stress Management, Professionalism, Safety Training, Environment Health And Safety, Communication, Health And Safety Standards, Injury Prevention, Mindfulness, Time Management, Prioritization, Productivity, Goal Setting, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare: Northwestern University
    • TECH MeD: Transdisciplinary Education for Critical Hacks of Medical Devices: University of Florida
    • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants: University of New Mexico
    • The Journey to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: IE Business School
    • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Evaluación educativa: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Campus to Corporate Training Program: LearnKartS
    • Value-Based Care: Reimbursement Models: University of Houston
    • Actualización en el manejo del paciente con diabetes mellitus tipo 2: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • 口腔种植学 (Implant Dentistry): The University of Hong Kong

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