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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Building Materials and Human Health

      Skills you'll gain: Environment Health And Safety, Health Disparities, Building Design, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environmental Engineering, Health Assessment, Community Health, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Product Lifecycle Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of California San Diego

      A New Communication Framework for Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Empathy, Patient Education And Counseling, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Reporting, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Business Risk Management, Business Operations, Environment Health And Safety, Water Resources, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Goal Setting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Caregiving, Stress Management, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Chronic Diseases, Patient Treatment, Mental and Behavioral Health, Geriatrics, Nutrition and Diet, Pharmacology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      Edureka

      Cloud Security on AWS

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Network Security, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Amazon Web Services, Threat Management, IT Security Architecture, Data Security, Security Strategy, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Standards, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Security Management, Network Administration, Network Planning And Design, Encryption

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Arizona State University

      Selective Laser Sintering and Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Equipment Design, Manufacturing and Production, Process Analysis, Process Control, Thermal Management, Laboratory Testing, Safety and Security

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Copenhagen

      Patient Perspectives on Medications: Qualitative Interviews

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Rapport Building, Patient Education and Support, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Non-Verbal Communication, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Leadership for Healthcare Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Executive Presence, Strategic Communication, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Planning, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Leadership, Business Planning, Patient Safety, Innovation, Telehealth, Organizational Strategy, Design Thinking, Advocacy, Communication, Change Management, Business Strategy, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Decision Making

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Recuperación Optimizada en Cirugía Colorrectal

      Skills you'll gain: Operating Room (OR), Patient Preparation, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Discharges, Anesthesiology, Surgery, Rehabilitation, Respiratory Care, Patient Flow, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Nutrition, Care Management, Health Policy, Nursing Care, Nutrition and Diet, Kinesiology

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Sustainable Building: Design and Specification

      Skills you'll gain: Building Design, Public Health, Chemistry, Building Codes, Architectural Design, Health Assessment, Environment Health And Safety, Design Specifications, Health And Safety Standards, Environment and Resource Management, Design, Environmental Issue, Research, Product Testing, Product Lifecycle Management, Innovation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Advanced Study of Protection Schemes and Switchgear

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electric Power Systems, High Voltage, Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Artificial Neural Networks, Automation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • V

      Vanderbilt University

      Faster Together, Enhancing the Recruitment of Marginalized Communities in Clinical Trials

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Outreach, Clinical Trials, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Research, Healthcare Ethics, Interpersonal Communications, Community Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Building Materials and Human Health: Parsons School of Design, The New School
    • A New Communication Framework for Healthcare: University of California San Diego
    • Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes: University of Colorado System
    • Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
    • Cloud Security on AWS: Edureka
    • Selective Laser Sintering and Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion: Arizona State University
    • Patient Perspectives on Medications: Qualitative Interviews: University of Copenhagen
    • Leadership for Healthcare Professionals: University of Michigan
    • Recuperación Optimizada en Cirugía Colorrectal: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Sustainable Building: Design and Specification: Parsons School of Design, The New School

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