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    Packt

    Human-Centered Security: Designing Usable & Safe Systems

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Usability, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Threat Modeling, UI/UX Strategy, Interaction Design, Application Security, Authentications, Human Centered Design, Security Strategy, Usability Testing, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Safety Standards, Information Privacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Integrative Nursing

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Practices, Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Patient Evaluation, Nursing, Nursing Care, Clinical Nursing, Pain Management, Patient-centered Care, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Mindfulness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    96 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Prepare for the EMT Certification Test

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Education And Counseling, Basic Patient Care, Care Management, Clinical Assessment, Triage, Emergency Response

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    127 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    AI for Mining

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environment and Resource Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Machine Learning, Environment Health And Safety, Environment, Geospatial Information and Technology, Workforce Development, Predictive Modeling, Operations, Operations Management, Supervised Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cinematic Health

    Introduction to Becoming a CNA

    Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Mobility Assistance, Rehabilitation, Basic Patient Care, Basic Nursing Skills, Caregiving, Personal Care, Care Management, Nursing Basics, Patient Transfer Equipment, Nursing Process, Patient Positioning, Patient Safety

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Nephrology, Surgery, Medical Practices and Procedures, Chronic Diseases, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    372 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care: From alternative to integrative

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction, Patient Education and Support, Treatment Planning, Pain Management, Medical History Documentation, Care Management, Clinical Research, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    92 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Stanford University

    Palliative Care Always Capstone Course

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Caregiving, Patient-centered Care, Compassion, Patient Advocacy, Pain Management, Telehealth, Family Support, Stress Management, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Community Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Empathy, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Cuidado de heridas en el ámbito hospitalario

    Skills you'll gain: Wound Care, Patient Evaluation, Surgical Suturing, Clinical Assessment, Pain Management, Medical History Documentation, Basic Nursing Skills, Basic Patient Care, Infection Control, Clinical Practices, Nutritional Assessment, Anatomy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Disorders Related to Trauma, Anxiety, & Stress

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Physiology, Trauma Care, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Behavioral Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cultural Diversity, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Treatment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    191 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    AI CERTs

    AI for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Healthcare Ethics, Precision Medicine, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Informatics, Predictive Analytics, AI Personalization, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Diagnostic Radiology, Patient Communication, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Computer Science, Medical Support, Business Strategy, Business

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Dental Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Dental Hygiene, Periodontology, Oral Cancer Screening, Medical History Documentation, Pain Management, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Human-Centered Security: Designing Usable & Safe Systems: Packt
  • Introduction to Integrative Nursing: University of Minnesota
  • Prepare for the EMT Certification Test: University of Colorado System
  • AI for Mining: AI CERTs
  • Introduction to Becoming a CNA: Cinematic Health
  • Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation: Universiteit Leiden
  • Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care: From alternative to integrative: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Palliative Care Always Capstone Course: Stanford University
  • Cuidado de heridas en el ámbito hospitalario: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Psychology of Disorders Related to Trauma, Anxiety, & Stress: American Psychological Association

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