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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, End User Training and Support, Technical Support and Services, Help Desk Support, Patient Education and Support, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Technical Support, Information Technology, Health Care, Health Information Management, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Terminology, Network Troubleshooting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      720 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI For Medical Treatment

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Clinical Trials, Feature Engineering, Treatment Planning, Data Analysis, Precision Medicine, Applied Machine Learning, Patient Treatment, Machine Learning Methods, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Medical Science and Research, Text Mining, Health Informatics, Large Language Modeling, Medical Terminology, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      524 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      Emory University

      Understanding Violence

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Conflict Management, Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Social Justice, Mental Health, Sociology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Media and Communications, Trauma Care, Biology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      Yale University

      America's Written Constitution

      Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Case Law, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Social Studies, Civil Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      453 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Parent Communication, Pediatrics, Interpersonal Communications, Research, Persuasive Communication, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmaceuticals, Community Health, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      E

      EIT Digital

      Privacy and Standardisation

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Standard, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Case Law, Medical Privacy, Court Systems, Telecommunications, Legal Writing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Research, Data Ethics, European History, International Relations, Data Security, Interoperability, Cybersecurity, Emerging Technologies, World History, Civil Law

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      377 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • P

      Peking University

      Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers

      Skills you'll gain: Pediatrics, Child Health, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric First Aid, Nutrition and Diet, Nursing Care, Working With Children, Maternal Health, Clinical Nutrition, Primary Care, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Toileting, Health Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Dental Care, Respiratory Care, First Aid

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      I

      ISC2

      ISC2 Healthcare Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Risk Management, Health Information Management, Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance, Information Privacy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Risk Analysis, Health Care, Patient Safety, Security Awareness, Data Security, Cybersecurity, ISO/IEC 27001, Medical Records, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Security Controls, Information Assurance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      U

      University at Buffalo

      Solar Energy and Electrical System Design

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, HVAC, Building Design, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Engineering Calculations, Architectural Design, System Requirements, Building Codes, Structural Analysis, Cost Estimation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      705 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of New Mexico

      Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Biology, Preventative Care, Health Care, Patient Education and Support, Health Assessment, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Health, Environmental Science, Stress Management, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      226 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Stress Management, Safety Training, Preventative Care, Injury Prevention, Personal Care, Public Health, Safety and Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Adaptability, Infectious Diseases, Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      458 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • V

      Vanderbilt University

      Hot Topics in Criminal Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Public Safety and National Security, Social Justice, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Political Sciences, Case Law, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Disabilities, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      178 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare: Johns Hopkins University
    • AI For Medical Treatment: DeepLearning.AI
    • Understanding Violence: Emory University
    • America's Written Constitution: Yale University
    • COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents : Johns Hopkins University
    • Privacy and Standardisation: EIT Digital
    • Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers: Peking University
    • ISC2 Healthcare Certificate: ISC2
    • Solar Energy and Electrical System Design: University at Buffalo
    • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants: University of New Mexico

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