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      AAPC

      AAPC Medical Biller

      Skills you'll gain: ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Billing and Coding, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Patient Registration, Billing Systems, Payment Processing and Collection, Workers Compensation, Health Information Management, Medical Records, Medicare, Health Systems, Billing & Invoicing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Terminology, Insurance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Health Policy, Regulatory Compliance

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Khalifa University

      Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Accident Prevention, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environment Health And Safety, Safety Training, Risk Modeling, Human Factors, Environmental Management Systems, Health And Safety Standards, Risk Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Laws, Risk Management Framework, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environment and Resource Management, Engineering Management, Engineering

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      HRCI

      HRCI Human Resource Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Compensation and Benefits, Training Programs, Training and Development, Employee Relations, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Performance Appraisal, Compliance Training, Employee Training, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Policies, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Full Cycle Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Performance Management

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Nursing Care, Nursing Process, Nursing Practices, Nursing, Care Management, Patient Safety, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Medication Administration, Infection Control, Acute Care, Communication, Collaboration, Prioritization, Project Documentation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Immersify

      Interactive 3D Clinical Skills: A Gamified Experience

      Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Blood Collection, Infection Control, Clinical Experience, Clinical Nursing, Clinical Nutrition, Patient Treatment, Health Assessment, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Emergency Nursing, Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Positioning, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Surgical Nursing, Interactive Learning, On-The-Job Training

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Immersify

      Getting Started with Clinical Skills: A Focus on the Patient

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Experience, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Treatment, Patient Safety, Health Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Professionalism, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication, Decision Making, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Terminology, Revenue Cycle Management, Pathology, Conflict Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Professionalism, Trustworthiness, Copayment Collection and Processing, Emotional Intelligence, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Records, Professional Development, Medical Privacy, Anatomy, Time Management, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Vital Signs, Payment Processing

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Novartis

      Clinical Trials: Good Clinical Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Record Keeping, Medical Science and Research, Patient Registration, Document Management, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Privacy, Patient Safety, Risk Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Palliative Care Always

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Assistance, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Treatment Planning, Compassion, Care Management, Care Coordination, Oncology, Nursing and Patient Care, Advocacy, Health Assessment, Empathy, Patient Treatment, Stress Management, Vital Signs, Family Therapy

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Chemical Hazards and Process Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Failure Analysis, Process Engineering, Electrical Safety, Safety Assurance, Risk Analysis, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Fire And Life Safety, Environment Health And Safety, Engineering Practices, Chemistry, Risk Management, Accident Prevention, Risk Mitigation, Process Control, Health And Safety Standards, Systems Analysis, Process Analysis, Safety and Security

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      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Immersify

      Nursing Fundamentals: Key Skills Training with 3D Simulation

      Skills you'll gain: Nursing Care, Teamwork, Patient Evaluation, Infection Control, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Emergency Response, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Emergency, Nursing Process, Health Assessment, Resilience, Professionalism, Patient Safety, Clinical Nursing, Clinical Nutrition, Health Care, Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Anatomy

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Algorithms for Battery Management Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Simulations, Electric Power Systems, Control Systems, Probability, Electrical Power, Estimation, Electrical Engineering, Matlab, Thermal Management, Mathematical Modeling, Power Electronics, Failure Analysis, Electrical Safety, Statistical Methods, Statistical Programming, Chemistry, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • AAPC Medical Biller: AAPC
    • Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Engineering: Khalifa University
    • HRCI Human Resource Associate: HRCI
    • Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Interactive 3D Clinical Skills: A Gamified Experience: Immersify
    • Getting Started with Clinical Skills: A Focus on the Patient: Immersify
    • Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Clinical Trials: Good Clinical Practice: Novartis
    • Palliative Care Always: Stanford University
    • Chemical Hazards and Process Safety: University of California, Davis

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