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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Everyday Chinese Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, General Medicine, Health Care, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Physical Therapy, Preventative Care, Clinical Assessment, Pharmacology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Software Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Development of Secure Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Cryptography, Operating Systems, Network Architecture, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Encryption, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Wireless Networks, Threat Modeling, System Programming, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, C (Programming Language), Real Time Data

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Dairy Nutrition for Udder Success

      Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Predictive Analytics, Maternal Health, Machine Learning, Diagnostic Tests, Food and Beverage, Health Systems, Operating Cost, Nutrition and Diet, Market Dynamics, Water Resources, Food Safety and Sanitation, Manufacturing and Production, Behavioral Economics, Business Economics, Environment, Molecular Biology, Production Management, Consumer Behaviour, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      MedCerts

      Medical Billing and Coding Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Cycle Management, Medical Billing, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Coding, Electronic Medical Record, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Patient Registration, Medicare, Managed Care, Medical Terminology, Payment Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      581 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Chronic Diseases, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Education and Support, Family Support, Exercise Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Evaluating the Quality of Healthcare Delivery

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Assessment, Program Evaluation, Value-Based Care, Health Systems, Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, Performance Measurement, Health Policy, Scientific Methods, Performance Analysis, Performance Reporting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Assessment, Value-Based Care, Program Evaluation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Managed Care, Change Management, Decision Support Systems, Health Care, Process Mapping, Care Management, Patient Safety, Health Care Administration, Quality Improvement, Patient-centered Care, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Performance Measurement, Health Policy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      213 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Cybersecurity for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Infrastructure Security, Telecommunications, Threat Detection, Enterprise Security, Security Awareness, General Networking, Data Security, Vulnerability, Public Safety and National Security, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The George Washington University

      Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Practices, Nurse Education, Virtual Environment, Nursing, Health Education, Safety Standards, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), System Implementation, Education Software and Technology

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

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Leading with Impact: Psychology, Diversity, and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Workplace inclusivity, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Resilience, Business Transformation, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Culture Transformation, Leadership Development, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Empathy, Collaboration, Team Management, Leadership, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      258 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Digital Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Data Visualization Software, Telehealth, Agile Methodology, Interactive Data Visualization, Patient Evaluation, Health Disparities, Health Informatics, Health Care, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Interoperability, Public Health, Health Policy, Tableau Software, Information Management, Digital Transformation, User Centered Design, Technology Strategies, Medical Privacy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      311 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Everyday Chinese Medicine: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 1: Pearson
    • Development of Secure Embedded Systems: EIT Digital
    • Dairy Nutrition for Udder Success: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Medical Billing and Coding Essentials: MedCerts
    • Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Evaluating the Quality of Healthcare Delivery: Northeastern University
    • Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals: Northeastern University
    • Cybersecurity for Everyone: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions: The George Washington University

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