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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

    Wilderness First Aid - Medical Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Emergency, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Trauma Care, Patient Evaluation, First Aid, Patient Treatment, Triage, Vital Signs, Psychiatry, Emergency Response, Injury Prevention

    4.8
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    40 reviews

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    University of Michigan

    From Sleep Disorders to Sleep Health

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Cultural Diversity, Health Disparities, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Gerontology, Stress Management, Human Development, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Physiology, Child Development, Chronic Diseases, Mindfulness, Biology

    4.5
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Oncology, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    115 reviews

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    Cinematic Health

    Introduction to Becoming a CNA

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Positioning, Patient Transport, Basic Patient Care, Treatment Planning, Rehabilitation, Caregiving, Care Coordination, Nursing Basics, Patient-centered Care, Vital Signs, Patient Observation, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Personal Care

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tel Aviv University

    The History of Modern Israel - Part II: Challenges of Israel as a sovereign state

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Immigration Law, Social Justice, Social Sciences, International Relations, World History, Socioeconomics, Culture, Political Sciences, Sociology, Diplomacy, Economic Development, Social Impact, Public Safety and National Security, Demography, Economics, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    342 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, Public Health, Safety Standards, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Health Policy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Community Health, Risk Analysis, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    415 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Exploring Emerging Technologies for Lifelong Learning and Success

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Growth Mindedness, digital literacy, Willingness To Learn, Critical Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development, Data Ethics, Computer Literacy, Safety and Security, Creativity, Technology Strategies, Problem Solving, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Collaboration, Communication

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Simulación en ciencias de la salud

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Medical Devices, Virtual Environment, Learning Theory, Clinical Assessment, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Patient Treatment, Medical Equipment and Technology, Instructional Design, Interactive Learning, Patient Communication, Learning Strategies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Gestión hospitalaria centrada en el paciente

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Financial Analysis, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Decision-Making, Social Impact

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Nursing Process, Perioperative Care, Basic Nursing Skills, Nursing Care, Nursing Management, Health Assessment, Nursing, Oncology, Clinical Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Sun and the Total Eclipse of August 2017

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Environment, Scientific Visualization, Safety Assurance, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Wilderness First Aid - Medical Emergencies: University of Colorado System
  • From Sleep Disorders to Sleep Health: University of Michigan
  • Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care: Stanford University
  • Introduction to Becoming a CNA: Cinematic Health
  • The History of Modern Israel - Part II: Challenges of Israel as a sovereign state: Tel Aviv University
  • Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change: Johns Hopkins University
  • Exploring Emerging Technologies for Lifelong Learning and Success: The State University of New York
  • Simulación en ciencias de la salud: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Gestión hospitalaria centrada en el paciente: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes: National Academy of Sports Medicine

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