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      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Genomics for Law

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Medical Science and Research, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Medical Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Case Law, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Lawsuits

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      160 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Crisis Intervention, Public Health, Water Resources, Chronic Diseases, Emergency Response, Public Safety and National Security, Nutrition and Diet, Community Health, Health Systems, Environmental Resource Management, Health Care, Infectious Diseases, Food Safety and Sanitation, International Relations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      564 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Michigan

      Translating Research to Patients

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Research, Pharmaceuticals, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Safety, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Health

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Regulations, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Public Health, Health Equity, Environment, Environmental Policy, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Systems Thinking, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Science, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pollution Prevention, Risk Management, Sanitation, Energy and Utilities, Mitigation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      253 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Samsung

      Samsung Mobile Repair Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Electrical Safety, Technical Support, System Support, Computer Hardware, Safety and Security, Quality Assurance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Lymphoedema: Monitoring & Intervention After Breast Cancer

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Care Management, Rehabilitation, Health Assessment, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Physical Therapy, Anatomy, Research, Biology, Risk Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Geneva

      Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Environment Health And Safety, Health Policy, Health Systems, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Emergency Response, Health Assessment, Program Evaluation, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      A

      Arizona State University

      Digital Intelligence for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Systems Security, Content Creation, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Productivity, Digital Communications, Creativity, Web Content, Interpersonal Communications, Digital Design, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, De-escalation Techniques, Stress Management, Health Technology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Azure Infrastructure Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Cloud Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Infrastructure Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Virtualization, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Data Migration, Disaster Recovery

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Policy, Community Development, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Demography, Environmental Issue, Innovation, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Geriatrics, Sociology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Health for All Through Primary Health Care

      Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Health Equity, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Disparities, Preventative Care, Health Systems, Community Outreach

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      280 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Minnesota

      Guided Imagery

      Skills you'll gain: Treatment Planning, Music, Education Software and Technology, Mindfulness, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Research, Verbal Communication Skills, Mental Health Therapies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      219 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Genomics for Law: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1: Johns Hopkins University
    • Translating Research to Patients: University of Michigan
    • Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health: University of Michigan
    • Samsung Mobile Repair Essentials: Samsung
    • Lymphoedema: Monitoring & Intervention After Breast Cancer: Macquarie University
    • Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations: University of Geneva
    • Digital Intelligence for Everyone: Arizona State University
    • Azure Infrastructure Fundamentals: LearnQuest
    • Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions: University of Copenhagen

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