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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Integration of Art and Science in Modern Dental Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Oral and Dental Care, Dentistry, Patient Evaluation, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Cardiology, Disabilities, General Medicine, Medical Terminology, Medical History Documentation, Oncology, Health Assessment, Anatomy, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Precision Medicine, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Medical Imaging

      4.9
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Introduction to Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Embedded Software, Automation, Software Architecture, Simulations, Safety Assurance, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Computer Hardware, Risk Management Framework, Mechanics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Dental Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Oral and Dental Care, Dentistry, Patient Evaluation, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Medical History Documentation, Health Assessment, Anatomy, Public Health, Medical Imaging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Integrative Health and Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Clinical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Patient Referral, Pharmacology, Treatment Planning, Patient Safety, Compassion, Nursing Practices, Health Assessment, Nursing Care, Health Care, Research, Pharmacotherapy, Health Policy, Music, Education Software and Technology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres)

      Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Patient Safety, Malware Protection, Encryption, Health Technology, Data Security, Safety and Security, Telehealth, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      389 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Toronto

      Mental Health and Resilience for Healthcare Workers

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Mental Health, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Health Care, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Health, Positive Behavior Support, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      481 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud DevOps Engineer

      Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Kubernetes, Application Performance Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, DevOps, CI/CD, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Management, Service Level Agreement, Safety Culture, Event Monitoring, Culture Transformation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      54K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      EMT Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Evaluation, Medical History Documentation, Medical Terminology, Health Assessment, Emergency Medicine, Patient Preparation, Medical Emergency, Patient Safety, Anatomy, Safety Assurance, Stress Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K 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, Emergency Medical Services, Medical Emergency, Patient Evaluation, Injury Prevention, Triage, Emergency Response, Mechanics, First Aid, Patient Positioning, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Anatomy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      476 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Essentials of Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Psychosocial Assessments, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Sensitivity, Care Management, Nursing and Patient Care, Communication, Empathy, Active Listening, Stress Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Integrative Nursing

      Skills you'll gain: Contraindication, Nursing Practices, Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Patient Evaluation, Nursing, Nursing Process, Clinical Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Patient Referral, Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Nursing Care, Personal Care, Patient Treatment, Stress Management, Music, Education Software and Technology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      889 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children

      Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Child Health, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Patient Positioning, Maternal Health, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Pediatrics, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Response, Pathology, Vital Signs, Anatomy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      307 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Integration of Art and Science in Modern Dental Medicine: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
    • Introduction to Dental Medicine: University of Pennsylvania
    • Integrative Health and Medicine: University of Minnesota
    • Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres): Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Mental Health and Resilience for Healthcare Workers: University of Toronto
    • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud DevOps Engineer: Google Cloud
    • EMT Foundations: University of Colorado System
    • Trauma Emergencies and Care: University of Colorado System
    • Essentials of Palliative Care: Stanford University

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