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      Imperial College London

      Quality Improvement in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Run Chart, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Quality, Patient Safety, Public Health, Qualitative Research, Health Care Administration, Descriptive Statistics, Epidemiology, Health Equity, Clinical Leadership, Health Informatics, Quantitative Research, Health Disparities, Health Administration, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Drug Development

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Safety

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Olay

      Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients

      Skills you'll gain: Product Quality (QA/QC), Laboratory Experience, Packaging and Labeling, Record Keeping, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Prototyping, New Product Development, Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Equipment, Product Design, Chemistry, Personal Care, Biology, Microbiology, Safety Assurance

      4.7
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      444 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Hong Kong

      Implant Dentistry

      Skills you'll gain: Dental Procedures, Dentistry, Surgery, Patient Education And Counseling, Surgical Suturing, Oral and Dental Care, Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Oral Health, Medical Equipment and Technology, Biology, Long Term Care, Rehabilitation, Medical Imaging, Digital Transformation, Radiology, Risk Analysis

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Antibiotic Stewardship

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Infection Control, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Medical Prescription, Infectious Diseases, Patient Evaluation, Long Term Care, Microbiology, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Decision Support Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      754 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Child Development, Parent Communication, Treatment Planning, Childhood Education and Development, Mental and Behavioral Health, Special Education, Classroom Management, Teaching, Disabilities, Instructional Strategies, Behavior Management, Planning, Communication

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

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      The George Washington University

      Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Experience, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care Administration, Medical Equipment and Technology, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Nursing, Health And Safety Standards, Emerging Technologies

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

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Clinical Data

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research, Unstructured Data, Feature Engineering, Data Mining, Data Ethics, Medical Records, Health Informatics, Data Collection, Health Information Management, Text Mining, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Imaging

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      449 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Using clinical health data for better healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Policy, Health Care, Data Governance, Data Analysis, Clinical Data Management, Electronic Medical Record, Digital Communications, Data Quality, Technical Communication, Patient Education and Support, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Medical Privacy, Data Integrity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Visualizing the Living Body: Diagnostic Imaging

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Radiology, Radiography, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Medical Ultrasonography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Patient Positioning, Neurology, Image Analysis, Anatomy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      352 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

      Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Home Health Care, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Caregiving, Working With Children, Disabilities, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pediatrics, Patient Education And Counseling, Social Skills, Personal Care, Patient Safety

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      641 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Stories of Infection

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Patient Evaluation, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Health Disparities, Pathology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Health Systems, Preventative Care, Patient Treatment, Laboratory Testing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Quality Improvement in Healthcare: Imperial College London
    • Drug Development: University of California San Diego
    • Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients: Olay
    • Implant Dentistry: The University of Hong Kong
    • Antibiotic Stewardship : Stanford University
    • ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students: University at Buffalo
    • Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions: The George Washington University
    • Introduction to Clinical Data: Stanford University
    • Using clinical health data for better healthcare: The University of Sydney
    • Visualizing the Living Body: Diagnostic Imaging: Yale University

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