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      Johns Hopkins University

      Cancer Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Therapy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Treatment Planning, Urology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Epidemiology, Surgery, Cell Biology, Care Management, Biology, Pathology

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us

      Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Respiration, Respiratory Care, Pulmonology, Pain Management, Physiology, Health Assessment, Cardiology, Thermal Management, Neurology, Patient Evaluation, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment

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

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      杏林探宝——认知中药

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Safety, Medical History Documentation, Preventative Care, Ancient History

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Healthcare IT Support

      Skills you'll gain: Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Telehealth, Patient Safety, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Clinical Informatics, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Encryption, Help Desk Support, Medical Equipment, Desktop Support, End User Training and Support, Health Care, Patient Communication, Technical Support, Customer Support

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care: Reimbursement Models

      Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Coding, CPT Coding, Managed Care, Medical Billing, Payment Systems, Health Systems, Patient Safety, Health Policy, Health Care, Medicare, Risk Management, Health Education, Public Health

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Research, Pharmacy, Patient Safety, Medical Prescription, Epidemiology, Research Design, Contraindication, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Medical Science and Research, Drug Interaction, Science and Research, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Technician Intermediate

      Skills you'll gain: Medication Dispensation, Medication Therapy Management, Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Asepsis, Pharmacy, Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Patient-centered Care, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacist Assistance, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Intravenous Therapy, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Evaluation, Sterile Procedure, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pharmacy Operations

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Generative AI-Powered Solutions for Modern Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Resource Utilization, Patient Flow, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Data Ethics, Health Care Administration, Operations Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Informed Consent, Clinical Research Ethics, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Medical Privacy, Healthcare Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Telehealth, Health Informatics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Clinical Trials Analysis, Monitoring, and Presentation

      Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Patient Safety, Bayesian Statistics, Data Presentation, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Healthcare Analytics Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Business Analytics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Analytics, Patient Safety, Health Care, Health Administration, Patient-centered Care, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Analytics, Organizational Strategy, Peer Review, Strategic Thinking, Data Management, Systems Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Leadership for Healthcare Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Executive Presence, Strategic Communication, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Planning, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Leadership, Business Planning, Medical Management, Patient Safety, Innovation, Telehealth, Team Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Design Thinking, Advocacy, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Cancer Biology: Johns Hopkins University
    • Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us: University of Pennsylvania
    • 杏林探宝——认知中药: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Healthcare IT Support: Johns Hopkins University
    • Value-Based Care: Reimbursement Models: University of Houston
    • Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology: Johns Hopkins University
    • Pharmacy Technician Intermediate: MedCerts
    • Generative AI-Powered Solutions for Modern Healthcare: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Clinical Trials Analysis, Monitoring, and Presentation: Johns Hopkins University
    • Palliative Care Always Capstone Course: Stanford University

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