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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Atención centrada en el paciente

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Care Management, Health Care, Preventative Care, Health Disparities, Professionalism, Health Promotion, Clinical Nutrition, Mental Health, Collaboration, Empathy, Social Determinants Of Health

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    25 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Demystifying EV Batteries: Tech & Management

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Performance Tuning, Thermal Management, Control Systems, Capacity Management, Electrical Safety, Sustainable Technologies, System Monitoring, Performance Analysis, Chemistry, Continuous Monitoring

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Survival Analysis in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Public Health

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    329 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Violencias por razones de gƩnero

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Sociology, Conflict Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Family Therapy, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Safety and Security, Public Policies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    222 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Strategies for Heavy Lifting

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction, Engineering Management, Equipment Design, Construction Management, Engineering Practices, Hydraulics, Architecture and Construction, Mechanics, Safety Standards, Engineering, Mechanical Design, Engineering Calculations, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Construction Inspection, Engineering Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Advanced Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Healthcare Data Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Health Informatics, Health Systems, Metadata Management, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management, Taxonomy, Care Coordination, Data Literacy, Clinical Data Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Quality, Medical Terminology, Big Data, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Databases

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    127 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Teaching LGBTQ+ Health

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Health Disparities, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Health Equity, Instructing, Health Education, Education and Training, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Care, Health Assessment, Community Health, Interactive Learning, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Medical Terminology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Global Health Diplomacy

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Health Policy, Governance, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, International Finance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Care, Public Safety and National Security, Philanthropy, Advocacy, Economic Development, Case Studies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    127 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    äø€å ‚čŖ²č®“ä½ čŖč­˜č‚ŗē™Œļ¼ˆBasic Concepts of Lung Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment)

    Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Respiration, Oncology, Preventative Care, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Tests, Epidemiology, Immunology, Chronic Diseases, Treatment Planning, Patient Education And Counseling, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Medical Imaging, Surgery

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Electric Vehicle Operation and Diagnosis

    Skills you'll gain: High Voltage, Power Electronics, Electrical Equipment, Electronic Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Test Equipment, Electric Power Systems, Wiring Diagram, Hardware Troubleshooting, Electrical Safety, Sustainable Technologies, Thermal Management, Emerging Technologies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Supporting Parents of a Newborn Baby

    Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Child Health, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Family Support, Parent Communication, Child Development, Diversity Awareness, Mental Health, Relationship Building

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    192 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Guided Imagery

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Treatment Planning, Music, Education Software and Technology, Patient Evaluation, Mindfulness, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Verbal Communication Skills, Mental Health Therapies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    218 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Atención centrada en el paciente:Ā Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Demystifying EV Batteries: Tech & Management:Ā Coursera
  • Survival Analysis in R for Public Health:Ā Imperial College London
  • Violencias por razones de gĆ©nero:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
  • Strategies for Heavy Lifting:Ā L&T EduTech
  • Healthcare Data Literacy:Ā University of California, Davis
  • Teaching LGBTQ+ Health:Ā Stanford University
  • Global Health Diplomacy:Ā The State University of New York
  • äø€å ‚čŖ²č®“ä½ čŖč­˜č‚ŗē™Œļ¼ˆBasic Concepts of Lung Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment):Ā National Taiwan University
  • Electric Vehicle Operation and Diagnosis:Ā Starweaver

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