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      National Taiwan University

      食品安全與毒理 (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 · Course · 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 · Course · 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
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Child Nutrition and Cooking

      Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Food and Beverage, Child Health, Working With Children, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environmental Issue

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Trauma Emergencies and Care

      Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Emergency Medicine, Medical Emergency, Triage, Kinesiology, Injury Prevention, Patient Positioning, Medical Terminology, Patient Evaluation, First Aid, Mechanics, Emergency Response, Vital Signs, Anatomy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      477 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Trend Analysis, International Relations, Political Sciences, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Atención Primaria en Salud: El desafío de las Enfermedades no Transmisibles

      Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Preventative Care, Care Management, Chronic Diseases, Health Systems, Epidemiology, Public Health, Patient Education and Support, Health Policy, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

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

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      National Taiwan University

      食品安全與風險分析(Food Safety&Risk Analysis)

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Food Safety and Sanitation, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Emergency Response, Safety and Security, Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Communication, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      277 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Medical Emergencies: CPR, Toxicology, and Wilderness

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Emergency, Emergency and Intensive Care, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Emergency Medicine, First Aid, Acute Care, Critical Care, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Urgent Care, Pharmacology, Environment Health And Safety, Vital Signs, Patient Preparation, Behavioral Health, Injury Prevention, Drug Interaction, Patient Evaluation, Anatomy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      526 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Navigating Compliance in the Food and Beverage Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Food Safety and Sanitation, Food and Beverage, Health And Safety Standards, Cleanliness, Restaurant Management, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Sanitation, Employee Training

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Telehealth, Health Technology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Technical Support, Change Control, Help Desk Support, Practice Management Software, Health Care, Electronic Medical Record, Technical Documentation, Disaster Recovery

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      194 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Medical Emergencies: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pharmacology, Respiratory Care, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Emergency, Pulmonology, Emergency Medical Services, Health Assessment, Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, Life Support, Acute Care, Neurology, Critical Care, Medication Administration, Anatomy, Respiration, Patient Treatment, Vital Signs

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      808 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • 食品安全與毒理 (Food Safety & Toxicology): National Taiwan University
    • IDB's Environmental and Social Policy Framework: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Pharmacy Medication and Safety: MedCerts
    • Child Nutrition and Cooking: Stanford University
    • Trauma Emergencies and Care: University of Colorado System
    • Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice: Universiteit Leiden
    • Atención Primaria en Salud: El desafío de las Enfermedades no Transmisibles: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • 食品安全與風險分析(Food Safety&Risk Analysis): National Taiwan University
    • Medical Emergencies: CPR, Toxicology, and Wilderness: University of Colorado System
    • Navigating Compliance in the Food and Beverage Industry: Coursera Instructor Network

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