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      University of California San Diego

      Drug Development Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Commercialization, Sales Strategy, Pharmacology, Intellectual Property, Strategic Partnership, Regulatory Affairs, Bioinformatics, Laboratory Research, New Business Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Market Dynamics, Business Development, Chemistry, Business Strategy, Portfolio Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      221 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Energy Production, Distribution & Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Safety Training, Electrical Safety, Basic Electrical Systems, Environmental Regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Fire And Life Safety, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Health And Safety Standards, Energy and Utilities, Workforce Development, Economics, Environmental Issue, Transportation Operations, Natural Resource Management, Construction, Continuous Monitoring

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Physical Red Teaming

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Safety and Security

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to OSHA: Safety Standards and Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Safety Training, Occupational Safety And Health, Health And Safety Standards, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Culture, Job Safety Analysis, Labor Law

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      214 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      AI Agents in Java with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Java Programming, Java, Software Design, Dependency Analysis, Software Architecture, Application Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.4K reviews

      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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      University at Buffalo

      Safety in the Utility Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Safety Training, Electrical Safety, Environmental Regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Fire And Life Safety, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Health And Safety Standards, Environment Health And Safety, Safety and Security, Energy and Utilities, Emergency Response, First Aid

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

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medication Dispensation, Medical Terminology, Medical Prescription, Pathology, Conflict Management, Pharmacist Assistance, Professionalism, Trustworthiness, Pharmacy Operations, Emotional Intelligence, Professional Development, Pharmacy, Medication Administration, Pharmaceuticals, Anatomy, Time Management, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Relationship Building, Nutrition and Diet, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      MedCerts

      Nursing Assistant Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Assistance, Medical Terminology, Pathology, Conflict Management, Professionalism, Trustworthiness, Direct Patient Care, Emotional Intelligence, Caregiving, Professional Development, Oral Hygiene, Anatomy, Home Health Care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Toileting, Time Management, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Vital Signs, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      330 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Drug Development Product Management: University of California San Diego
    • AAPC Medical Biller: AAPC
    • Chemical Hazards and Process Safety: University of California, Davis
    • Energy Production, Distribution & Safety: University at Buffalo
    • Physical Red Teaming: Packt
    • Introduction to OSHA: Safety Standards and Compliance: Coursera Instructor Network
    • AI Agents in Java with Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Getting Started with Clinical Skills: A Focus on the Patient: Immersify
    • Safety in the Utility Industry : University at Buffalo
    • Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals: MedCerts

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