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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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    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 7: Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Contingency Planning, Business Continuity Planning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Data Centers, Incident Management, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Configuration Management, Data Security, Change Control, Digital Forensics

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Fundamental Privacy Acts and Laws

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Information Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Regulatory Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    COVID-19 : à la recherche des contacts

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, Rapport Building, Healthcare Ethics, Interviewing Skills, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Community Health, Patient Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Diagnostic Tests, Health Technology, Telehealth, Medical Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Self-Driving Car Specialization Course

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Robotics, Automation, Embedded Software, Test Automation, Simulations, Systems Architecture, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Software Architecture, Traffic Flow Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks, Global Positioning Systems, Predictive Modeling, Safety Standards

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Una Salud: la salud humana, animal y de los ecosistemas

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Science, Epidemiology, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environment, Sustainable Development, Biology, Research and Design, Microbiology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    生活中的電波

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Telecommunications, Wireless Networks, Radiation Protection, Communication Systems, electromagnetics, Electrical Safety, Electronics, Emerging Technologies, Experimentation

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    How to Create a Good Business

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Employee Engagement, Workforce Management, Social Impact, Research, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Training, Business Research, Employee Surveys, Research Methodologies, Internal Communications, Environment Health And Safety, Program Evaluation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Connect with Diverse Audiences during a Public Health Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Patient Communication, Interviewing Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Diversity Awareness, Public Health, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Driving engagement

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Navigating Ethics in the Healthcare Workplace & Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Privacy, Business Ethics, Hospice, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care, Clinical Trials, Governance, Marketing Management, Decision Making, Patient-centered Care, Analysis, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Climate change education

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Water Resources, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Land Management, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Environment Health And Safety, Teaching, Social Studies, Sustainable Technologies, Systems Thinking, Biology, Community Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Neurodiversity in Workplaces: Inclusive Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Culture Transformation, Safety Culture, Leadership, Team Management, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Innovation, Employee Engagement, Adaptability, Communication, Employee Retention

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Heavy Manufacturing of Typical Static Equipment

    Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Manufacturing Processes, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials science, Manufacturing Operations, Production Process, Petroleum Industry, Engineering Practices, Engineering Design Process

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • CISSP Domain 7: Security Operations: Infosec
  • Fundamental Privacy Acts and Laws: Infosec
  • COVID-19 : à la recherche des contacts: University of Geneva
  • Self-Driving Car Specialization Course: Packt
  • Una Salud: la salud humana, animal y de los ecosistemas: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • 生活中的電波: National Taiwan University
  • How to Create a Good Business: University of Michigan
  • Connect with Diverse Audiences during a Public Health Crisis: The State University of New York
  • Navigating Ethics in the Healthcare Workplace & Marketplace: Northeastern University
  • Climate change education: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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