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      University of Colorado System

      Trauma Emergencies and Care

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      477 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicare, Health Policy, Medical Billing and Coding, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Hospital Medicine

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Nursing Assistant Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Assistance, Healthcare Ethics, Direct Patient Care, Caregiving, Toileting, Patient Education and Support, Medical Privacy, Oral Hygiene, Home Health Care, Nursing Homes, Personal Care, Care Coordination, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Geriatrics, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Patient Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Thinking, Change Management, Conflict Management, Performance Measurement, Systems Thinking, Solution Design, Health Systems, Data Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Risk Analysis, Data Presentation, Safety Assurance, Nursing Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Visualization Software, Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Safety Training

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Business of Health Care

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Income Statement, Employee Performance Management, Financial Analysis, Leadership and Management, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Lean Methodologies, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Insurance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Caring for Others

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Sociology, Long Term Care, Health Care, Surveys, Social Sciences, Personal Care, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Culture, Care Management, Supply And Demand, Cultural Diversity, Nursing Homes, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Healthcare Ethics, Media and Communications, Community and Social Work, Disabilities

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      MedCerts

      Mental Health Care Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Medical Privacy, Child Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Mental Health Therapies, Professionalism, Professional Development, Pediatrics, Time Management, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Teamwork, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      797 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践)

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Nursing Care, Nursing, Nursing Management, Nursing Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Community Health

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Integrative Nursing

      Skills you'll gain: Nursing Practices, Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Patient Evaluation, Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Care, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Healthcare Ethics, Preventative Care, Stress Management, Mindfulness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      147 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Toronto

      Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Caregiving, Nursing Homes, Home Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Disabilities, Care Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Decision Support Systems, Behavior Management, Needs Assessment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Spanish Language, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Medical Terminology, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      326 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular nursing courses

    • Trauma Emergencies and Care: University of Colorado System
    • Introduction to Healthcare: Stanford University
    • Nursing Assistant Essentials: MedCerts
    • Patient Safety: Johns Hopkins University
    • The Business of Health Care: University of Pennsylvania
    • Caring for Others: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Mental Health Care Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • 《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践): Peking University
    • Introduction to Integrative Nursing: University of Minnesota
    • Palliative Care Always: Stanford University

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