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      University of Minnesota

      Creative Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Curiosity, Problem Solving, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Motivational Skills, Planning

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Hong Kong

      Implant Dentistry

      Skills you'll gain: Dental Procedures, Dentistry, Surgery, Patient Education And Counseling, Surgical Suturing, Oral and Dental Care, Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Oral Health, Medical Equipment and Technology, Biology, Long Term Care, Rehabilitation, Medical Imaging, Digital Transformation, Radiology, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Michigan

      Teaching and Assessing Clinical Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Clinical Supervision, Recognizing Others, Patient Evaluation, Goal Setting, Patient Safety, Teamwork, Trustworthiness, Empowerment, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      756 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Essentials of Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Coordination, Compassion, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Stress Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Needs Assessment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      90 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to battery-management systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Failure Analysis, Thermal Management, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Power Electronics, Energy and Utilities, Technical Design, High Voltage, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, System Monitoring, Chemistry, Requirements Analysis, Performance Tuning, Estimation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The George Washington University

      Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Experience, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care Administration, Medical Equipment and Technology, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Nursing, Health And Safety Standards, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Child Development, Parent Communication, Treatment Planning, Childhood Education and Development, Mental and Behavioral Health, Special Education, Classroom Management, Teaching, Disabilities, Instructional Strategies, Behavior Management, Planning, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Understanding Cancer Metastasis

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Terminology, Pathology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Pathology, Laboratory Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Antibiotic Stewardship

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Infection Control, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Medical Prescription, Infectious Diseases, Patient Evaluation, Long Term Care, Microbiology, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Decision Support Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      757 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Violence Against Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Safety Assurance, Health Systems, Emergency Services, Community Health, Safety and Security, Crisis Intervention, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emergency Response, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Security Awareness, Risk Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Integrative Nursing

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Nursing, Nursing Process, Nursing Management, Nursing Practices, Mindfulness, Nursing Care, Compassion, Clinical Nursing, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Treatment Planning, Patient Safety, Health Assessment, Clinical Leadership, Clinical Research, Caregiving, Pharmacology, Patient Education and Support, Personal Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      895 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Creative Problem Solving: University of Minnesota
    • Implant Dentistry: The University of Hong Kong
    • Teaching and Assessing Clinical Skills: University of Michigan
    • Essentials of Palliative Care: Stanford University
    • Introduction to battery-management systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions: The George Washington University
    • ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students: University at Buffalo
    • Understanding Cancer Metastasis: Johns Hopkins University
    • Bacteria and Chronic Infections: University of Copenhagen
    • Antibiotic Stewardship : Stanford University

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