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      Johns Hopkins University

      Measuring the Success of a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety VI)

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Value-Based Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Analysis Software, Health Policy, Data Quality, Descriptive Statistics, Data Integration, Statistical Inference

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Setting the Stage for Success: An Eye on Safety Culture and Teamwork (Patient Safety II)

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Patient-centered Care, Accident Prevention, Collaboration, Safety Standards, Teamwork, Patient Advocacy, Stress First Aid, Healthcare Ethics, Accountability, Risk Management, Leadership, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      446 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Safety, Health Technology, Help Desk Support, Medical Equipment, System Support, Technical Support, Patient Education and Support, Health Care, Issue Tracking, Network Support, Change Control, Medical Devices, Electronic Medical Record, Change Requests, Disaster Recovery, Technical Documentation, Software Installation, General Networking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      196 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV)

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Leadership, Conflict Management, Patient Safety, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Project Planning, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Quality Improvement in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Run Chart, Qualitative Research, Pareto Chart, Public Health, Patient Safety, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Systems, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Clinical Leadership, Patient-centered Care, Care Management, Data Quality, Scientific Methods, Health Care, Health Informatics, Health Disparities

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Telehealth: Neurologic Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Telehealth, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Technology, Clinical Assessment, Health Assessment, Patient Safety, Health Care, Care Coordination, Patient Treatment, Health Informatics, Telecommunications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Taking Safety and Quality Improvement Work to the Next Level (Patient Safety VII)

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Patient Flow, Case Management, Quality Improvement, Safety Standards, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Leadership, Systems Of Measurement, Persuasive Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Colorado System

      Become an EMT

      Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Airway Management, Trauma Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Medical History Documentation, Patient Communication, Child Health, Childbirth, Automated External Defibrillator, Medical Terminology, Health Assessment, Maternal Health, Patient Advocacy, Basic Patient Care, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Medication Administration, Cardiology, Pharmacology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Palliative Care Always

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Pain Management, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Parent Communication, Caregiving, Family Support, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Compassion, Patient Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Care Management, Care Coordination, Rapport Building, Pediatrics, Oncology, Patient Evaluation, Nursing and Patient Care

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      151 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      ISC2

      Risk Management and Risk Assessment in a Healthcare Setting

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Medical Privacy, Risk Management, Health Information Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Risk Mitigation, Information Privacy, Security Management, Risk Analysis, Patient Safety, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Regulatory Compliance, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ISC2

      Information Technologies and Security in Healthcare Settings

      Skills you'll gain: Health Information Management, Regulatory Compliance, Data Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Security, Telehealth, Security Management, Information Privacy, Electronic Medical Record, Threat Management, Emerging Technologies, Information Technology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data and Electronic Health Records

      Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Management, Data Integrity, Practice Management Software, Health Information Management, Data Quality, Health Informatics, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Care, Patient Registration, Clinical Documentation, Data Security, Computerized Physician Order Entry, Data Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Measuring the Success of a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety VI): Johns Hopkins University
    • Setting the Stage for Success: An Eye on Safety Culture and Teamwork (Patient Safety II): Johns Hopkins University
    • Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff: Johns Hopkins University
    • Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV): Johns Hopkins University
    • Quality Improvement in Healthcare: Imperial College London
    • Telehealth: Neurologic Assessment: Duke University
    • Taking Safety and Quality Improvement Work to the Next Level (Patient Safety VII): Johns Hopkins University
    • Become an EMT: University of Colorado System
    • Palliative Care Always: Stanford University
    • Risk Management and Risk Assessment in a Healthcare Setting: ISC2

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