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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Introduction to Bioinformatics

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Management, Clinical Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction, Computational Thinking, Markov Model, Algorithms

      Beginner · Course

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      University of Michigan

      Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Reducing Bias in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Accountability, Cultural Diversity, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Community Health, Leadership Development

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      Nursing Research: Principles and Methods(护理研究:基本原理与方法)

      Skills you'll gain: Nursing, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Clinical Research, Nursing Practices, Scientific Methods, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Biostatistics, Data Analysis Software

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Healthcare Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Data Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Automation, Health Care Administration, Health Informatics, Health Administration, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Innovation, Health Technology, ChatGPT, Healthcare Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Decision Support Systems

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Tidymodels in R: Building tidy machine learning models

      Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Clinical Data Management, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, R Programming, Data Processing, Predictive Analytics, Data Pipelines, Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Northeastern University

      AI Innovation in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Predictive Analytics, Health Informatics, Health Technology, Data Collection

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I)

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Safety Assurance, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Accident Prevention, Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Business of Health Care

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Operations Management, Health Disparities, Income Statement, Employee Performance Management, Financial Analysis, Leadership and Management, Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Care Administration, Innovation, Process Improvement and Optimization, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, Performance Improvement, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Insurance

      4.6
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

      Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Home Health Care, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Caregiving, Working With Children, Disabilities, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pediatrics, Patient Education And Counseling, Social Skills, Personal Care, Patient Safety

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Identifying Patient Populations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Bioinformatics, Data Processing, Data Science, Health Informatics, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research, Big Data, Analytics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Methods, Medical Records

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Implementing a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety V)

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Nursing Management, Safety Training, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Management, Care Management, Infection Control, Regulatory Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III)

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Solution Design, Quality Improvement, Patient Flow, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Safety, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Brainstorming, Project Management, User Centered Design, Collaboration, Empathy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Bioinformatics: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    • Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Reducing Bias in Healthcare: University of Michigan
    • Nursing Research: Principles and Methods(护理研究:基本原理与方法): Peking University
    • GenAI for Healthcare Automation: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Tidymodels in R: Building tidy machine learning models: Coursera Project Network
    • AI Innovation in Healthcare: Northeastern University
    • Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I): Johns Hopkins University
    • The Business of Health Care: University of Pennsylvania
    • Foundations for Assisting in Home Care: The State University of New York
    • Identifying Patient Populations: University of Colorado System

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