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      MedCerts

      Nursing Assistant Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Anatomy, Pathology, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Assistance, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Professionalism, Direct Patient Care, Professional Development, Caregiving, Medical Records, Toileting, Patient Education and Support, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Biology, Communication

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Immersify

      Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Assistance, Compassion, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education and Support, Empathy, Patient Evaluation, Direct Patient Care, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Communication, Clinical Experience, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Palliative Care Always

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Psychosocial Assessments, Primary Care, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Compassion, Nursing Care, Care Management, Care Coordination, Patient Treatment, Oncology, Patient Evaluation, Nursing and Patient Care, Telehealth, Cultural Sensitivity, Nursing Practices, Home Health Care, Stress Management, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      150 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Safety in the Utility Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Electrical Safety, Safety Training, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Energy and Utilities, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Environment Health And Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Safety and Security, Fall Protection, Fire And Life Safety, Regulatory Compliance, First Aid, Emergency Response

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Chemical Hazards and Process Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Safety Assurance, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Risk Management, Environment Health And Safety, Accident Prevention, Risk Analysis, Engineering Practices, Failure Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Risk Control, Engineering Analysis, Pollution Prevention, Equipment Design, Environmental Engineering, Reliability, Engineering Calculations, Process Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      224 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Become an EMT

      Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Trauma Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Medical History Documentation, Child Health, Automated External Defibrillator, Pulmonology, Medical Terminology, Health Assessment, Patient Positioning, Maternal Health, Acute Care, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Pediatrics, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Medication Administration, Cardiology, Pharmacology

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

      Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Food and Beverage, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Behavioral Health, Clinical Nutrition, Chronic Diseases, Health Informatics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Trauma Emergencies and Care

      Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services, Medical Emergency, Patient Evaluation, Injury Prevention, Triage, Emergency Response, Mechanics, First Aid, Patient Positioning, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Anatomy

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Dairy Nutrition for Udder Success

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Predictive Analytics, Maternal Health, Machine Learning, Health Assessment, Food and Beverage, Infectious Diseases, Health Systems, Operating Cost, Market Dynamics, Water Resources, Food Safety and Sanitation, Manufacturing and Production, Behavioral Economics, Business Economics, Environment, Molecular Biology, Production Management, Consumer Behaviour, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      MedCerts

      Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Revenue Cycle Management, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Billing and Coding, Conflict Management, Anatomy, Pathology, Cultural Responsiveness, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Patient Education And Counseling, Electronic Medical Record, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Professionalism, Copayment Collection and Processing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Care, Payment Processing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Immersify

      Every Second Counts: Advanced and Emergency Clinical Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Blood Collection, Phlebotomy, Medication Administration, Healthcare Ethics, Automated External Defibrillator, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Medical Emergency, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Departments, Respiratory Care, Pathology, Acute Care, Patient Safety, Hospice, Emergency Response, Infection Control, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Medical Emergencies: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pharmacology, Cardiology, Medication Administration, Medical Emergency, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Pulmonology, Life Support, Health Assessment, Acute Care, Respiration, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Patient Positioning, Vital Signs, Anatomy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      808 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Nursing Assistant Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments: Immersify
    • Palliative Care Always: Stanford University
    • Safety in the Utility Industry : University at Buffalo
    • Chemical Hazards and Process Safety: University of California, Davis
    • Become an EMT: University of Colorado System
    • Stanford Introduction to Food and Health: Stanford University
    • Trauma Emergencies and Care: University of Colorado System
    • Dairy Nutrition for Udder Success: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals: MedCerts

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