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      MedCerts

      Professionalism in Allied Health

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Professionalism, Professional Development, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Conscientiousness, Communication, Trustworthiness, Compassion, Empathy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Medical Privacy, Medical Office Procedures

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      Stanford University

      Capacitación sobre COVID-19 para trabajadores de salud

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Care, Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy, Emergency and Intensive Care, Acute Care, Intensive Care Unit, Intensive Care Medicine, Telehealth, Patient Treatment, Infection Control, Medical Ultrasonography, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Patient Positioning, Medical Imaging, Patient Evaluation

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      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Stories of Infection

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Health Equity, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Microbiology, Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Infection Control, Patient Treatment, Preventative Care, Vital Signs

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      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Using clinical health data for better healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Health Informatics, Telehealth, Health Care, Health Systems, Patient Education and Support, Health Information Management, Data Quality, Clinical Data Management, Electronic Medical Record, Digital Communications, Data Governance, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Digital Transformation

      4.7
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      116 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Hong Kong

      Implant Dentistry

      Skills you'll gain: Dental Procedures, Dentistry, Treatment Planning, Surgical Suturing, Oral and Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Dental Care, Patient Treatment, Surgery, Oral Health, Medical Equipment and Technology, Biology, Health Technology, Radiography, Radiology, Emerging Technologies, Risk Analysis

      4.8
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      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Essentials of Palliative Care

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

      4.7
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      90 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      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
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      756 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Antibiotic Stewardship

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Infection Control, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Medical Management, Patient Safety, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Testing, Public Health, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Long Term Care

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to battery-management systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, High Voltage, Electronic Components, Control Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Failure Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, System Monitoring, Requirements Analysis

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      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 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, Pathology, Pharmacology

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      University of Geneva

      Violence Against Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Safety, Health Care, Hospital Medicine, Health Systems, Community Health, Safety and Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Risk Management

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      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Creative Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Persistence, Curiosity, Resourcefulness, Innovation, Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability, Motivational Skills

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      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Professionalism in Allied Health:Ā MedCerts
    • Capacitación sobre COVID-19 para trabajadores de salud:Ā Stanford University
    • Stories of Infection:Ā Stanford University
    • Using clinical health data for better healthcare:Ā The University of Sydney
    • Implant Dentistry:Ā The University of Hong Kong
    • Essentials of Palliative Care:Ā Stanford University
    • Teaching and Assessing Clinical Skills:Ā University of Michigan
    • Antibiotic Stewardship :Ā Stanford University
    • Introduction to battery-management systems:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
    • Bacteria and Chronic Infections:Ā University of Copenhagen

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