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      University of Colorado System

      Wilderness First Aid - Medical Emergencies

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Emergency, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Trauma Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Evaluation, First Aid, Triage, Vital Signs, Psychiatry, Injury Prevention

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Amsterdam

      Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice)

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, User Feedback, Experimentation, Research, Scientific Methods, Safety Training

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      139 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Generative AI: Impact on Business and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Business Risk Management, Business Operations, Generative AI, Business Ethics, Social Studies, Global Marketing, Data Ethics, Environmental Issue, Public Safety and National Security, Governance, Cultural Diversity, Leadership and Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Atención prehospitalaria del ictus agudo y selección de pacientes para tratamiento endovascular con la escala RACE

      Skills you'll gain: Acute Care, Primary Care, Emergency Departments, Emergency and Intensive Care, Emergency Medical Services, Neurology, Medical Emergency, Health Assessment, Triage, Patient Evaluation, Care Coordination, First Aid, Rehabilitation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      279 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Nursing Process, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Patient Safety, Care Management, Nursing Practices, Communication, Infection Control, Acute Care, Prioritization, Collaboration, Project Documentation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Genomics for Law

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Medical Science and Research, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Medical Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Case Law, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Lawsuits

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      159 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Medical Administrative Assistants and the Healthcare Team

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Records, Medical Office Procedures, Health Information Management, Patient Coordination, Patient Registration, Care Coordination, Practice Management Software, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Privacy, Emergency Response, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Advanced Study of Protection Schemes and Switchgear

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electric Power Systems, High Voltage, Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Artificial Neural Networks, Automation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Cáncer de próstata

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Patient Evaluation, Preventative Care, Urology, Medical Imaging, Risk Analysis, Orthopedics, Anatomy, Treatment Planning, Radiation Protection, Surgery

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      169 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Foundations of Autonomous Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Verification And Validation, System Requirements, Agentic systems, Software Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Simulations, Applied Mathematics, Automation, Control Systems, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Computer Science, Hardware Architecture, Algorithms

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      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Healthcare Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Resource Utilization, Health Care Administration, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cash Flows, Resource Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Financial Management, Accounts Receivable, Performance Improvement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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 Process, Nursing Care, Clinical Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Health Assessment, Care Management, Preventative Care, Stress Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Wilderness First Aid - Medical Emergencies: University of Colorado System
    • Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice): University of Amsterdam
    • Generative AI: Impact on Business and Society: University of Michigan
    • Atención prehospitalaria del ictus agudo y selección de pacientes para tratamiento endovascular con la escala RACE: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Genomics for Law: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Medical Administrative Assistants and the Healthcare Team: MedCerts
    • Advanced Study of Protection Schemes and Switchgear: L&T EduTech
    • Cáncer de próstata: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Foundations of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder

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