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      University of Pittsburgh

      Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Medical Terminology, Intravenous Therapy, Clinical Experience, Patient Safety, Medication Administration, Clinical Nursing, Emergency and Intensive Care, Medical Records, Hospital Medicine, Medical Prescription, Vital Signs, Chronic Diseases, English Language

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Personal Care, Preventative Care, Behavioral Health, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling

      4.8
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      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Everyday Chinese Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Treatment Planning, Patient Evaluation, General Medicine, Health Care, Preventative Care, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health

      4.7
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      Novartis

      Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Prep and Personnel

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Document Management, Record Keeping, Healthcare Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management

      4.8
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      123 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Health Information Technology Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Informatics, Health Technology, Clinic Management Systems, Health Information Management, Practice Management Software, Health Care, Patient Registration, Computerized Physician Order Entry, End User Training and Support, Decision Support Systems, Primary Care, Care Coordination, Databases, Clinical Data Management, Data Integrity, Interoperability, Authentications, Technical Support

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      416 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Information Management, Health Care, Medical Records, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Awareness, Data Security, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Safety, Information Privacy, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Encryption

      4.8
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      408 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Medicare, Pharmaceuticals, Hospital Medicine, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Policy, Health Disparities, Medical Billing and Coding, Health Equity, Innovation

      4.8
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      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres)

      Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Email Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Cyber Risk, Health Systems, Medical Privacy, Data Security, Encryption, Malware Protection, Information Privacy, Digital Communications

      4.6
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      393 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Motivational Interviewing, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Equity, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Education And Counseling, Diversity Awareness, Pharmacotherapy, Care Coordination, Psychotherapy, Risk Analysis

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      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Medication and Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacy, Medication Administration, Drug Interaction, Pharmacy Operations, Medication Therapy Management, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Pharmacist Assistance, Sterilization, Contraindication, Intravenous Therapy, Environment Health And Safety, Infection Control

      4.9
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      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      é£Ÿå“å®‰å…Øčˆ‡ęÆ’ē† (Food Safety & Toxicology)

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Laboratory Testing, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Environmental Issue, Chemistry, Microbiology, Health And Safety Standards, Pollution Prevention, Radiation Protection, Risk Analysis, Scientific Methods

      4.9
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      333 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      IDB's Environmental and Social Policy Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Pollution Prevention, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Land Management, Corporate Sustainability, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Occupational Safety And Health, Community Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Continuous Monitoring, Cultural Diversity

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students:Ā University of Pittsburgh
    • Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
    • Everyday Chinese Medicine:Ā The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Prep and Personnel:Ā Novartis
    • Health Information Technology Fundamentals:Ā Johns Hopkins University
    • Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance:Ā Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Healthcare:Ā Stanford University
    • Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres):Ā Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers:Ā Yale University
    • Pharmacy Medication and Safety:Ā MedCerts

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