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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

      Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Safety, Health Care, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacotherapy, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Healthcare Organizations and the Health System

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Health Systems, Organizational Structure, Patient Flow, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Operational Efficiency

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      349 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Telehealth, Health Technology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Technical Support, Change Control, Help Desk Support, Practice Management Software, Health Care, Electronic Medical Record, Technical Documentation, Disaster Recovery

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      194 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Trauma Emergencies and Care

      Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Emergency Medicine, Medical Emergency, Triage, Kinesiology, Injury Prevention, Patient Positioning, Medical Terminology, Patient Evaluation, First Aid, Mechanics, Emergency Response, Vital Signs, Anatomy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      477 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby

      Skills you'll gain: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Preventative Care, Child Health, Pediatrics, Health Assessment, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Cardiology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Testing, Speech Language Pathology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      623 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      COVID-19 Training for Healthcare Workers

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Telehealth, Infection Control, Patient Treatment, Pediatrics, Intensive Care Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Medical Ultrasonography, Vital Signs, Health Care, Patient Evaluation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      6.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Utilities, Safety & Environmental Care in Oil & Gas Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Engineering, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Safety Assurance, Accident Prevention, Failure Analysis, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Risk Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Plant Operations and Management, Risk Management, Environment and Resource Management, Waste Minimization, Electric Power Systems, Control Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres)

      Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Email Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Cyber Risk, Health Systems, Medical Privacy, Data Security, Encryption, Malware Protection, Information Privacy, Digital Communications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      395 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes

      Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Nursing Homes, Cleanliness, Sanitation, Patient Safety, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Urology, Epidemiology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      食品安全與風險分析(Food Safety&Risk Analysis)

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food Safety and Sanitation, Risk Management, Safety and Security, Emergency Response, Health And Safety Standards, Crisis Management, Stakeholder Communications, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      277 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Integration of Art and Science in Modern Dental Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Oral and Dental Care, Dental Care, Oral Health, Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Oral Hygiene, Dental Procedures, Cardiology, Precision Medicine, Medical History Documentation, Internal Medicine, General Medicine, Health Care, Public Health, Disabilities, Oncology, Anatomy, Chronic Diseases, Health Technology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yale University

      Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Motivational Interviewing, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Equity, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Education And Counseling, Diversity Awareness, Pharmacotherapy, Care Coordination, Psychotherapy, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications: University of Copenhagen
    • Healthcare Organizations and the Health System: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff: Johns Hopkins University
    • Trauma Emergencies and Care: University of Colorado System
    • Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby : University of Colorado System
    • COVID-19 Training for Healthcare Workers: Stanford University
    • Utilities, Safety & Environmental Care in Oil & Gas Industry: L&T EduTech
    • Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres): Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • 食品安全與風險分析(Food Safety&Risk Analysis): National Taiwan University

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