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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

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Integration of Art and Science in Modern Dental Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Dentistry, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Dental Hygiene, Oral and Dental Care, Periodontology, Oral Cancer Screening, Cardiology, Disabilities, Pain Management, General Medicine, Biomedical Technology, Endocrinology, Medical History Documentation, Oncology, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment, Hematology

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      AI CERTs

      AI in Government

      Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Responsible AI, Public Administration, IBM Cloud, Public Safety and National Security, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Education Software and Technology, Predictive Analytics, Data Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Public Cloud, Advanced Analytics, Public Policies, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Safety and Security, Health Technology, Technical Services

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      COVID-19 Contact Tracing

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Epidemiology, Healthcare Ethics, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Technology, Community Health, Medical Privacy

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Personalized Nutrition, Policy, and Food Regulations

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutrition and Diet, Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Nutrition Education, AI Personalization, Food Safety and Sanitation, Policy Development, Clinical Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, Public Health, Regulatory Compliance, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Advocacy, Health Assessment, Health Technology, Microbiology

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation

      Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Nephrology, Surgery, Medical Practices and Procedures, Chronic Diseases, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests

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      Intermediate · 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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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Advanced Architectures in Embedded Software Design

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Application Design, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Safety Assurance, Interoperability, Software Testing, Scalability, Design Strategies

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Algorithms for Battery Management Systems

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

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Siemens

      Basics of Robotics

      Skills you'll gain: Safety Standards, Automation Engineering, Machine Controls, Mechanical Design, Product Automation, Manufacturing Standards, Automation, Equipment Design, Robotic Process Automation, Control Systems, Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Industrial Engineering, Performance Testing, Safety and Security, Human Machine Interfaces, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Human Factors

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Pain Management, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Public Policies, Preventative Care, Primary Care, Public Health, Pharmacology, Rehabilitation, Patient Safety, Mental and Behavioral Health, Risk Analysis

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      Beginner · 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

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      Rating, 4.7 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

    • Stories of Infection: Stanford University
    • The Integration of Art and Science in Modern Dental Medicine: University of Pennsylvania
    • AI in Government: AI CERTs
    • COVID-19 Contact Tracing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Personalized Nutrition, Policy, and Food Regulations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation: Universiteit Leiden
    • AI for Healthcare: AI CERTs
    • Advanced Architectures in Embedded Software Design: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Algorithms for Battery Management Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Basics of Robotics: Siemens

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