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      University of California, Davis

      Equine Welfare and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Injury Prevention, Vital Signs, Safety Assurance, Environment Health And Safety, Accident Prevention, Health Assessment, Behavior Management, Emergency Response, Anatomy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      399 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Vivre avec le TDAH à travers les âges

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Mental Concentration, Psychiatry, Organizational Skills, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Working With Children, Neurology, Child Development, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      267 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Health Care, Stress Management, Personal Care, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Care Management, Health Systems, Patient Education and Support, Resilience, Mindfulness, Systems Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      435 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, Social Justice, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Public Health, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Health Policy, Safety and Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Community Health, Risk Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      308 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Quality and Safety in Ambulatory Healthcare Management

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Systems, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Accident Prevention, Health Care Administration, Health Information Management, Risk Management, Project Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Problem Management, Strategic Leadership, Data Analysis Software

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes

      Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Safety, Environmental Regulations, Power Electronics, Electrical Equipment, Hydraulics, Basic Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Equipment Design, Control Systems, Engineering, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Physics, Applied Mathematics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      652 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Dentistry 101

      Skills you'll gain: Dentistry, Oral and Dental Care, Dental Procedures, Public Health, Oral Health, Primary Care, Health Care, Higher Education, Surgery, Research, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      383 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Internal Medicine, Laboratory Testing, Neurology, Public Health, Biology, Chronic Diseases, Patient Treatment, Preventative Care, Health Care

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      712 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      What is the Metaverse?

      Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Virtual Environment, Digital Assets, Healthcare Ethics, E-Commerce, Collaborative Software, Blockchain, Diversity and Inclusion, Emerging Technologies, Research and Design, Social Studies, Economic Development, New Product Development, Content Creation, Safety and Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Osmosis

      COVID-19: What You Need to Know

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Care, Critical Care, Patient Evaluation, Maternal Health, Treatment Planning, Pediatrics, Laboratory Testing

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

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic.

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Medical Imaging, Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Obstetrics And Gynecology, General Medicine, Surgery, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Terminology, Scientific Visualization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      457 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Responsible Medication Prescribing for Older Adults

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Medication Therapy Management, Contraindication, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Geriatrics, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Hospital Medicine, Medication Administration, Patient Discharges, Care Management, Care Coordination, Patient Safety, Pharmacy, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Equine Welfare and Management: University of California, Davis
    • Vivre avec le TDAH à travers les âges: University of Geneva
    • Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach: University of Minnesota
    • Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change: Johns Hopkins University
    • Quality and Safety in Ambulatory Healthcare Management: Johns Hopkins University
    • Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes: University of Pennsylvania
    • Dentistry 101: University of Michigan
    • Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases: Duke University
    • What is the Metaverse?: Meta
    • COVID-19: What You Need to Know: Osmosis

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