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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Managed Care, Health Care, Medical Billing, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Policy, Hospital Experience, Value-Based Care

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care: Managing Processes to Improve Outcomes

      Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Medical Management, Preventative Care, Care Management, Practice Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Case Management, Utilization Management, Interoperability, Primary Care, Health Informatics, Patient-centered Care, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Electronic Medical Record, Data Management, Health Education

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Intro to Improving the Patient Experience Through Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Informatics, Patient Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Technology, Analytics, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Innovation, Big Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Support Systems, Social Determinants Of Health, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Nursing Assistant Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Basic Patient Care, Patient Communication, Nursing Basics, Toileting, Dignity in Care, Medical Privacy, Oral Hygiene, Home Health Care, Nursing Homes, Personal Care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children

      Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Child Health, Childbirth, Airway Management, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Maternal Health, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Pediatric Nursing, Patient Transport, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Patient Evaluation, Environment Health And Safety, Health Assessment, Pathology, Vital Signs, Clinical Assessment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      309 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Responsible Medication Prescribing for Older Adults

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Geriatrics, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Care Management, Care Coordination, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      生命安全与救援Life Safety and Rescue

      Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Accident Prevention, Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Risk Management, Injury Prevention, First Aid, Fire And Life Safety, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Self-Discipline, Resourcefulness, Environmental Science, Exercise Science, Adaptability, Personal protective equipment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ISC2

      Privacy and Security for Healthcare Organizations​

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Security Awareness, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Health Information Management, Data Sharing, Authorization (Computing), Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Access, Disaster Recovery

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Responsible AI for Mental Health

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Social Determinants Of Health, Psychiatry, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Equity, Mental Health, Artificial Intelligence, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Natural Language Processing, Healthcare Ethics, Data Security, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Immersify

      Infection Prevention & Wound Care: Clean Practice Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Wound Care, Hand Hygiene, Personal protective equipment, Infection Control, Medical Surgical Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Communication, Health Assessment, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Safety, Patient Treatment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing, Clinical Nursing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Community Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Medication and Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Asepsis, Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Pharmacology, Patient-centered Care, Pharmacist Assistance, Pharmacy, Intravenous Therapy, Sterile Procedure, Personal protective equipment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Trauma Emergencies and Care

      Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Evaluation, Triage, Clinical Assessment, First Aid, Patient Transport, Wound Care, Vital Signs, Physiology, Anatomy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      480 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Healthcare: Stanford University
    • Value-Based Care: Managing Processes to Improve Outcomes: University of Houston
    • Intro to Improving the Patient Experience Through Analytics: Northeastern University
    • Nursing Assistant Essentials: MedCerts
    • Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children: University of Colorado System
    • Responsible Medication Prescribing for Older Adults: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • 生命安全与救援Life Safety and Rescue: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Privacy and Security for Healthcare Organizations​: ISC2
    • Responsible AI for Mental Health: Northeastern University
    • Infection Prevention & Wound Care: Clean Practice Essentials: Immersify

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