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    Learn patient safety principles for healthcare practice. Understand strategies to prevent medical errors and improve patient outcomes.

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      Novartis

      Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Competitive Intelligence, Pharmacotherapy, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Testing, Biochemistry, Medical Science and Research, Safety Assurance, Chemistry, Medication Administration, Risk Analysis, Biology, Verification And Validation, Regulatory Compliance, Molecular Biology

      4.8
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      190 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yale University

      Visualizing the Living Body: Diagnostic Imaging

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Radiology, Radiography, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Medical Ultrasonography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurology, Pathology, Image Analysis, Anatomy, Gynecology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      341 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Introduction to Quality Improvement in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Safety, Health Systems, Community Health, Health Care, Patient Education and Support, Cultural Responsiveness, Leadership, Risk Analysis, Planning, Overcoming Obstacles

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Digital Manufacturing & Design

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business Transformation, Digital Design, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Product Lifecycle Management, Supply Chain, Market Dynamics, Safety and Security, Workforce Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universiteit Leiden

      Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Safety and Security, Security Management, Threat Management, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, International Relations, Environmental Issue, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      451 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Medical Administrative Assistants and Office Procedures

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Registration, Medical History Documentation, Practice Management Software, Health Informatics, Record Keeping, Hospital Admissions, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Preparation, Records Management, File Management, Information Privacy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Copenhagen

      Diabetes - a Global Challenge

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Patient Treatment, Pharmaceuticals, Internal Medicine, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health, Biology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Molecular Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      736 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      University of Amsterdam

      Ebola: Essential Knowledge for Health Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Patient Evaluation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Pathology, Triage, Patient Treatment, Emergency Response, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Clinical Research, Laboratory Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      168 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      HRCI

      Compliance and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety And Health, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Human Resources, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Operational Risk, Safety Training, Human Resource Strategy, Legal Risk, Labor Law, Human Resource Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      282 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of Minnesota

      Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Patient Evaluation, Nursing Practices, Nursing Care, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Treatment Planning, Patient Safety, Contraindication, Patient Education And Counseling, Stress Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      492 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Davis

      Equine Welfare and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Injury Prevention, Vital Signs, Safety Assurance, Environment Health And Safety, Accident Prevention, Health Assessment, Behavior Management, Emergency Response, Anatomy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      394 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      MedCerts

      Medical Administrative Assistants and the Healthcare Team

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Records, Medical Office Procedures, Health Information Management, Patient Coordination, Patient Registration, Care Coordination, Practice Management Software, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Privacy, Emergency Response, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines: Novartis
    • Visualizing the Living Body: Diagnostic Imaging: Yale University
    • Introduction to Quality Improvement in Healthcare : Imperial College London
    • Digital Manufacturing & Design: University at Buffalo
    • Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World: Universiteit Leiden
    • Medical Administrative Assistants and Office Procedures: MedCerts
    • Diabetes - a Global Challenge: University of Copenhagen
    • Ebola: Essential Knowledge for Health Professionals: University of Amsterdam
    • Compliance and Risk Management: HRCI
    • Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils: University of Minnesota

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