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    The State University of New York

    Connect with Diverse Audiences during a Public Health Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Patient Communication, Interviewing Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Diversity Awareness, Public Health, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Driving engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: Health Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Sanitation, Infectious Diseases, Environment Health And Safety, Health Education, Epidemiology, Emergency Response, Healthcare Ethics, Community Health, Radiation Protection, Immunology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    121 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Anticoagulación

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Contraindication, Drug Interaction, Medication Therapy Management, Perioperative Care, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Acute Care, Patient Treatment, Clinical Practices, Chronic Diseases, Risk Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    97 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Issues in Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI, Data Security, Data Science, Medical Privacy, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity Awareness, Case Studies

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Design Basics of Steel Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Building Codes, Construction, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Sustainable Engineering, Safety Standards

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Physics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    133 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Digital Literacy: Introduction to Using Computers

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office, Email Security, Computer Hardware, Computer Security Awareness Training, Spreadsheet Software, Information Management, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Battery Comparison, Manufacturing, and Packaging

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management, Sustainable Technologies, Safety Standards, Materials science, Quality Assurance, Performance Testing, Chemistry

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Privacy Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Governance, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Governance, Information Assurance, Document Management, Security Controls, Threat Management, Health Information Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Training Programs, Compliance Training

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Welfare, Substance Abuse, Public Health, Public Safety and National Security, Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Community Health, Family Law, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Program Evaluation, Mental Health, Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pain Management, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Policy, Engineering Design Process, Community Health, Public Health, Trend Analysis

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

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Pillar #3: Drug Effectiveness - Real-World Evidence

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Data Collection, Epidemiology, Scientific Methods, Statistical Methods, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Regression Analysis, Real Time Data

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Connect with Diverse Audiences during a Public Health Crisis: The State University of New York
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Health Protection: Imperial College London
  • Anticoagulación: Universidad de los Andes
  • Ethical Issues in Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Design Basics of Steel Buildings: L&T EduTech
  • Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Digital Literacy: Introduction to Using Computers: Coursera
  • Battery Comparison, Manufacturing, and Packaging: Arizona State University
  • Privacy Fundamentals: Infosec
  • Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens: University of Michigan

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