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      Immersify

      Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education and Support, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Direct Patient Care, Pharmacology, Nutrition Education, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Clinical Experience, Patient Safety, Medication Therapy Management, Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health And Safety Standards, Decision Making, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Università Bocconi

      Food & Beverage Management

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Hospitality and Food Services, Global Marketing, Product Quality (QA/QC), Business Strategy, Brand Management, Value Propositions, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Growth Strategies, Brand Strategy, Market Opportunities, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us

      Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Blood Pressure, Respiration, Pulmonology, Health Assessment, Cardiology, Neurology, Patient Evaluation, Anatomy

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Electric Power Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Safety, High Voltage, Schematic Diagrams, Emerging Technologies, Environment and Resource Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      食品安全與毒理 (Food Safety & Toxicology)

      Skills you'll gain: Food Safety and Sanitation, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Nutrition and Diet, Microbiology, Scientific Methods, Risk Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      333 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Medical Terminology, Intravenous Therapy, Clinical Experience, Patient Safety, Medication Administration, Clinical Nursing, Emergency and Intensive Care, Medical Records, Hospital Medicine, Medical Prescription, Vital Signs, Chronic Diseases, English Language

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Spanish Language, Medical Terminology, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Patient Evaluation, Cultural Responsiveness, Grammar

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      330 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Medication and Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacy, Medication Administration, Drug Interaction, Pharmacy Operations, Medication Therapy Management, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Pharmacist Assistance, Sterilization, Contraindication, Intravenous Therapy, Environment Health And Safety, Infection Control

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      EMT Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Emergency Medical Services, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Medical History Documentation, Environment Health And Safety, Healthcare Ethics, Safety Training, Health Assessment, Patient Safety, Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Stress Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV)

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Patient Safety, Adaptability, Project Planning, Communication Strategies, Continuous Monitoring, Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Management, Planning, Collaboration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Mental Health and Resilience for Healthcare Workers

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Stress Management, Mental Health, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Compassion, Mindfulness, Positive Behavior Support, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      493 reviews

      Beginner · 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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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments: Immersify
    • Food & Beverage Management: Università Bocconi
    • Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us: University of Pennsylvania
    • Electric Power Systems: University at Buffalo
    • 食品安全與毒理 (Food Safety & Toxicology): National Taiwan University
    • Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students: University of Pittsburgh
    • Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings: Rice University
    • Pharmacy Medication and Safety: MedCerts
    • EMT Foundations: University of Colorado System
    • Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV): Johns Hopkins University

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