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      Scrimba

      Intro to AI Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Application Programming Interface (API), Large Language Modeling, Image Analysis, Computer Programming, Key Management, Safety and Security

      4.6
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      83 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Privacy and Standardisation

      Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Technical Standard, Court Systems, Information Privacy, Case Law, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Strategy, Medical Privacy, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Legal Research, Information Systems Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Governance, International Relations, Data Ethics, Technology Roadmaps, Interoperability, European History, Health Information Management

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      377 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Medication Dispensation, Medical Prescription, Pharmacist Assistance, Pharmacy, Medication Administration, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmacology, Pediatrics, Intravenous Therapy, Systems Of Measurement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building

      Skills you'll gain: Building Design, Construction, Chemistry, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Health Disparities, Civil Engineering, Materials Management, Chemical Engineering, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Policy, Architectural Design, Environmental Issue, Environmental Engineering, Pollution Prevention, Waste Minimization, Architecture and Construction, Environmental Science, Procurement, Policy Analysis, Design Specifications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Technician Intermediate

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacy, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Medication Administration, Drug Interaction, Pharmacy Operations, Medication Therapy Management, Medication Dispensation, Patient Assistance, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacist Assistance, Sterilization, Medical Privacy, Contraindication, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Communications, Healthcare Ethics, Intravenous Therapy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Securing Digital Democracy

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Security Requirements Analysis, Vulnerability, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Cryptography, Authentications, Public Safety and National Security, Human Factors, Data Integrity, Usability, Software Testing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Healthcare Data Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Data Dictionary, Health Informatics, Data Integration, Metadata Management, Medical Records, Health Care, Health Systems, Health Information Management, Medical Terminology, Data Literacy, Biology, Databases, Data Modeling, Big Data, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Data Storage

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Environment Health And Safety, Systems Thinking, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Policy, Environmental Laws, Health Policy, Environmental Regulations, Public Health, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environmental Monitoring, Health Assessment, Pollution Prevention, Risk Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Simulación en ciencias de la salud

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Patient Positioning, Learning Theory, Health Assessment, Patient Treatment, Train The Trainer, Instructional Design, Medical Equipment and Technology, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Learning Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health, Health Policy, Patient Safety, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Pathology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      MV Substation - An industrial approach (PART-A)

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Control Systems, Low Voltage, High Voltage, Electrical Equipment, Electric Power Systems, Three-Phase, Schematic Diagrams, Electrical Safety, Design Specifications, Thermal Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Nutrition Education, Pediatrics, Nutrition and Diet, Anatomy, Biology, Clinical Nutrition, Patient Positioning, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Food Safety and Sanitation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Intro to AI Engineering: Scrimba
    • Privacy and Standardisation: EIT Digital
    • Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials: MedCerts
    • Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building: Parsons School of Design, The New School
    • Pharmacy Technician Intermediate: MedCerts
    • Securing Digital Democracy: University of Michigan
    • Healthcare Data Literacy: University of California, Davis
    • Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health: University of Michigan
    • Simulación en ciencias de la salud: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers: University of Michigan

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