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      University of Colorado System

      Identifying Patient Populations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Bioinformatics, Informatics, Data Processing, Clinical Informatics, Data Science, Health Informatics, Clinical Data Management, Analytics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Validation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Space Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Safety and Security, Infrastructure Security, Medical Science and Research, Threat Management, Physical Science, Environmental Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Spatial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Physics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Navigating Compliance in the Food and Beverage Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Food Safety and Sanitation, Food and Beverage, Legal Risk, Cleanliness, Restaurant Management, Restaurant Operation, Training Programs, Compliance Management, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Regulatory Compliance, Employee Training, Safety Assurance, Health And Safety Standards, Hazard Analysis, Risk Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Energy Production, Distribution & Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Environmental Regulations, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Oil and Gas, Safety Training, Electrical Equipment, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Hazard Analysis, Workforce Development, Billing, Sustainable Development, Safety Standards, Sustainable Technologies, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Patient Perspectives on Medications: Qualitative Interviews

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Qualitative Research, Research, Healthcare Ethics, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Patient Communication, Rapport Building, Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Non-Verbal Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Construction Equipment Maintenance & Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Safety Standards, Safety Training, Hazard Analysis, Construction, Construction Engineering, Equipment Design, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Sustainable Engineering, Personal protective equipment, Real Time Data

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Digital Safety and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Threat Modeling, Disaster Recovery, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Patient Scheduling & Appointment Management

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Practice Management Software, Technology Roadmaps, Patient Flow, Generative AI, Clinic Management Systems, Self Service Technologies, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Software As A Service, Patient Communication

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Khalifa University

      Risk Management and Industrial Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Accident Reporting, Fire And Life Safety, Accident Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Risk Analysis, Human Factors, Safety Training, Safety Standards, Occupational Safety And Health, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Mitigation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Investigation, Emergency Response, Root Cause Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Collaborative Robot Safety: Design & Deployment

      Skills you'll gain: Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety Assurance, Hazard Analysis, Equipment Design, Risk Management Framework, Control Systems, Product Testing, Failure Analysis, Automation, Torque (Physics)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      256 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Fire and Life Safety Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Building Codes, Pump Stations, Schematic Diagrams, Blueprint Reading, Process Flow Diagrams, Construction, Hydraulics, Construction Inspection, Safety Assurance, Safety Standards, Plumbing, Building Services Engineering, Building Design, Hazard Analysis, Safety Training, Control Systems, Engineering Drawings, System Requirements, Facility Management and Maintenance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Memory Safety and Structuring Programs

      Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), System Programming, Secure Coding, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Data Sharing, Data Management, Capacity Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Identifying Patient Populations: University of Colorado System
    • Space Safety: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Navigating Compliance in the Food and Beverage Industry: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Energy Production, Distribution & Safety: University at Buffalo
    • Patient Perspectives on Medications: Qualitative Interviews: University of Copenhagen
    • Construction Equipment Maintenance & Safety: L&T EduTech
    • Digital Safety and Security: Arizona State University
    • GenAI for Patient Scheduling & Appointment Management : Coursera Instructor Network
    • Risk Management and Industrial Safety: Khalifa University
    • Collaborative Robot Safety: Design & Deployment: University at Buffalo

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