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    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Privacy Law and HIPAA

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Governance, Data Security, Security Controls, Incident Response, Risk Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      162 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      生命安全与救援Life Safety and Rescue

      Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Emergency Medical Services, First Aid, Life Support, Accident Prevention, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Injury Prevention, Fire And Life Safety, Risk Management, Safety Training, Trauma Care, Patient Safety, Resourcefulness, Adaptability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      N

      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Health Assessment, Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Injury Prevention, Overcoming Obstacles, Public Health, Motivational Skills, Productivity, Self-Motivation, Time Management, Persistence, Needs Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Medical History Documentation, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data and Electronic Health Records

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Data Management, Data Integrity, Health Information Management, Data Quality, Health Informatics, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Care, Patient Registration, Personally Identifiable Information, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Information Privacy, Computerized Physician Order Entry, Care Coordination, Data Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Everyday Chinese Medicine 2

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Health Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health, General Medicine, Pharmacology, Health Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Treatment Planning, Chronic Diseases, Physical Therapy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      220 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Transgender Medicine for General Medical Providers

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Health, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Surgery, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Pharmacotherapy, General Medicine, Medical Prescription, Gynecology, Urology, Mental Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      264 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      IBM

      Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI, Business Ethics, Legal Risk, Socioeconomics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Machine Learning, Intellectual Property, Information Privacy, Workforce Management, Workforce Development, Safety and Security

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      237 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Clinical Trials Data Management and Quality Assurance

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Data Quality, Quality Assurance, Clinical Trials, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Governance, Microsoft Excel, Data Compilation, Data Collection, Data Sharing, Data Security, Patient Treatment, Statistical Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      155 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : biologie et neurosciences

      Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Pharmacology, Neurology, Psychology, Child Development, Human Development, Medical Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, Environment, Emerging Technologies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      146 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      A Practitioner's Approach to Power Distribution & Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Control Systems, Electric Power Systems, Low Voltage, High Voltage, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Three-Phase, HVAC, Basic Electrical Systems, Mechanical Design, Wiring Diagram, Schematic Diagrams, Construction, Civil Engineering, Control Panels, Programmable Logic Controllers, Technical Standard

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      207 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      Universiteit Leiden

      Risk in Modern Society

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Safety and Security, Environmental Issue, Cyber Security Strategy, Decision Making, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      219 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Business Transformation, Personal Development, Leadership, Resilience, Strategic Leadership, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Change Management, Psychology, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Privacy Law and HIPAA: University of Pennsylvania
    • 生命安全与救援Life Safety and Rescue: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Data and Electronic Health Records: Johns Hopkins University
    • Everyday Chinese Medicine 2: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Transgender Medicine for General Medical Providers: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues: IBM
    • Clinical Trials Data Management and Quality Assurance: Johns Hopkins University
    • Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : biologie et neurosciences: University of Geneva
    • A Practitioner's Approach to Power Distribution & Automation: L&T EduTech

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