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Patient Safety Courses

Patient safety courses can help you learn risk assessment, incident reporting, root cause analysis, and effective communication strategies. You can build skills in developing safety protocols, conducting safety audits, and implementing quality improvement initiatives. Many courses introduce tools like incident management systems and safety culture assessments, that support applying these skills in healthcare settings.


Popular Patient Safety Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado System

    Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Communication Disorders, Neurology, School Psychology, Patient Evaluation, Disabilities, Special Education, Pediatrics, Child Development, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Occupational Therapy, Psychological Evaluations

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Battery Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Safety Standards, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Regulations, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Sustainable Technologies, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Chemistry, Electric Power Systems, Thermal Management, Materials science, Reliability, Electrical Safety, Environmental Issue, System Requirements, Chemical Engineering, Technical Standard

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    281 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Risk in Modern Society

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Safety and Security, Environmental Issue, Cyber Security Strategy, Decision Making, Public Health

    4.7
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    227 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Dentistry 101

    Skills you'll gain: Dentistry, Dental Care, Oral and Dental Care, Public Health, Oral Health, Medical Science and Research, Higher Education, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    394 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Melbourne

    Foundations of International Psychiatry

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Status Examination, Psychiatry, Medical History Documentation, Healthcare Ethics, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Evaluation, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    198 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Zurich

    Myocardial Infarction

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Chronic Diseases, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Anatomy, Sports Medicine, Preventative Care, Blood Pressure, Behavioral Health, Physiology, Pharmacotherapy, Biology, Behavior Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    467 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Solar Energy for Engineers, Architects and Code Inspectors

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Building Codes, Electrical Wiring, Construction Inspection, HVAC, Building Design, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Engineering Calculations, Architectural Design, System Requirements, Electrical Safety, Mechanical Design, Energy and Utilities, Architectural Engineering, Land Development, Semiconductors, Cost Benefit Analysis, Design Reviews, Submittals (Construction)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Clinical Trials Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Clinical Trials, Sample Size Determination, Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Trial Management Systems, Clinical Research, Data Quality, Quality Assurance, Data Entry, Case Report Forms, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Data Cleansing, Data Management, Regulatory Compliance, Data Integrity, Statistical Reporting, Informed Consent, Clinical Documentation, Data Collection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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 Care, Clinical Nursing, Pain Management, Patient-centered Care, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Mindfulness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    96 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Medical Assisting Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Hand Hygiene, Anatomy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Medical History Documentation, Diagnostic Tests, Physiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Patient Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Psychiatric Assessments, Cultural Diversity, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Neurology, Demography, Psychology, Pharmacotherapy

    4.8
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    303 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Generative AI-Powered Solutions for Modern Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Project Management, Clinical Documentation, Responsible AI, Resource Utilization, Patient Flow, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Data Ethics, Operations Management, Generative AI, Informed Consent, Project Risk Management, Performance Metric, Continuous Improvement Process, Medical Privacy, AI Security, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Health Informatics

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School: University of Colorado System
  • Battery Technologies: Arizona State University
  • Risk in Modern Society : Universiteit Leiden
  • Dentistry 101: University of Michigan
  • Foundations of International Psychiatry: The University of Melbourne
  • Myocardial Infarction: University of Zurich
  • Solar Energy for Engineers, Architects and Code Inspectors: University at Buffalo
  • Clinical Trials Operations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Integrative Nursing: University of Minnesota
  • Medical Assisting Foundations: MedCerts

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