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      Johns Hopkins University

      Comparative Effectiveness and Real-World Evidence

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Data Collection, Patient Safety, Epidemiology, Statistical Methods

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      HRCI

      HRCI Human Resource Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Training Programs, Recruitment, Employee Training, Full Cycle Recruitment, Job Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Compensation Management, Performance Appraisal, Job Evaluation, Developing Training Materials, Compensation Strategy, Performance Management, Human Resource Policies, Employee Relations, Occupational Safety And Health, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Management

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      History of Medical Cannabis

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Medication Administration, Research, Substance Abuse, Health Care, Clinical Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Safety, Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Public Policies, Research Design, Risk Analysis, Biology, Research Methodologies, Legal Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      337 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Khalifa University

      Environmental Protection and Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Management Systems, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Emergency Response, Regulatory Compliance, Hazard Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Risk Management, Waste Minimization

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Compromiso del paciente: resultados clínicos satisfactorios

      Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Clinical Leadership, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Care Management, Health Care, Clinical Practices, Preventative Care, Health Care Administration, Care Coordination, Health Education, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Disparities, Professionalism, Science and Research, Clinical Research, Collaboration, Health Promotion

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to battery-management systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Safety Standards, Electronic Components, Control Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Failure Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Requirements Analysis

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

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Respiratory Disease Control and Sustainable Livestock Production

      Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Diagnostic Tests, Microbiology, Respiratory Therapy, Food Safety and Sanitation, Infectious Diseases, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Treatment Planning, Physiology, Immunology, Epidemiology, Environmental Science, Public Health

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Stories of Infection

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Epidemiology, Patient-centered Care, Microbiology, Pathology, Infection Control, Immunology, Preventative Care, Clinical Assessment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Olay

      Introduction to Cosmetic and Skincare Science

      Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Safety Standards, Personal Care, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Materials science, Sustainability Standards, Product Development, Regulatory Compliance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      292 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      AI CERTs

      AI for Healthcare

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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Algorithms for Battery Management Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Electrical Safety, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Safety Standards, Electronic Components, Simulations, Electrical Power, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Mathematical Modeling, Probability, Laboratory Testing, Control Systems, Matlab, Statistical Methods, Analytical Testing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Numerical Analysis

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 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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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Comparative Effectiveness and Real-World Evidence: Johns Hopkins University
    • HRCI Human Resource Associate: HRCI
    • History of Medical Cannabis: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Environmental Protection and Sustainability: Khalifa University
    • Compromiso del paciente: resultados clínicos satisfactorios: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Introduction to battery-management systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Respiratory Disease Control and Sustainable Livestock Production: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Stories of Infection: Stanford University
    • Introduction to Cosmetic and Skincare Science: Olay
    • AI for Healthcare: AI CERTs

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