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      Coursera Project Network

      ChatGPT Playground for Beginners: Intro to NLP AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Patient Communication, Generative AI, LLM Application, Health Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Olay

      Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Quality Control, Product Development, Packaging and Labeling, Quality Assurance, Laboratory Equipment, Prototyping, Product Quality (QA/QC), New Product Development, Laboratory Procedures, Statistical Process Controls, Product Design, Good Manufacturing Practices, Laboratory Testing, Quality Management, Product Testing, Chemistry, Safety Standards, Personal Care, Microbiology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      473 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies

      Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Caregiving, Geriatrics, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Stress Management, Health Policy, Mental and Behavioral Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      314 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      MedCerts

      Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Sterilization, Urinalysis, Patient Communication, Medical Terminology, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Basic Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Geriatrics, Hand Hygiene, Electocardiography, Anatomy, Pediatrics, Patient Evaluation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Voice Disorders: What Patients and Professionals Need to Know

      Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Physiology, Clinical Assessment, Surgery, Anatomy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      214 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Translating Research to Patients

      Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Research, Health Policy, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Calidad en la atención clínica

      Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Patient Safety, Clinical Leadership, Care Coordination, Health Education, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Communication, Collaboration, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Teamwork, Communication Strategies

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations of Health Equity Research

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Epidemiology, Community Outreach, Health Systems, Research Design, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Media and Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Nursing Informatics(护理信息学)

      Skills you'll gain: Nursing, Nurse Education, Nursing Care, Clinical Informatics, Health Informatics, Nursing Practices, Informatics, Telehealth, Patient-centered Care, Computer Displays, Decision Support Systems, Information Technology, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Safety

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Acute and Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Comprehensive Review

      Skills you'll gain: Surgery, Chronic Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Medical Management, Infectious Diseases, Anatomy, Pathology, Clinical Practices, Pharmacotherapy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      675 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Diagnóstico y tratamiento del dolor neuropático en atención primaria

      Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Neurology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, General Medicine, Medical History Documentation, Science and Research, Clinical Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Pharmacology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      318 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Solar Energy Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Building Services Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Cost Estimation, Engineering Calculations, Safety Standards, Environmental Issue, Systems Of Measurement, Technical Standard

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • ChatGPT Playground for Beginners: Intro to NLP AI: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients: Olay
    • Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies: Johns Hopkins University
    • Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Voice Disorders: What Patients and Professionals Need to Know: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Translating Research to Patients: University of Michigan
    • Calidad en la atención clínica: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Foundations of Health Equity Research: Johns Hopkins University
    • Nursing Informatics(护理信息学): Peking University
    • Acute and Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Comprehensive Review: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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