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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 Minnesota

    Integrative Health and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Patient Referral, Pharmacology, Treatment Planning, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pain Management, Patient Safety, Clinical Assessment, Health Care, Clinical Practices, Nursing Practices, Pharmacotherapy, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient-centered Care, Music

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Healthcare Career Explorer: Certified Nursing Assistant

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Nursing Basics, Care Coordination, Communication, Patient Advocacy, Basic Patient Care, Teamwork, Patient Safety, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Planning, Trend Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Wilderness First Aid - Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, First Aid, Patient Positioning, Patient Transport, Emergency Medical Services, Safety Assurance, Clinical Assessment, Medical History Documentation, Vital Signs, Neurology, Patient Safety

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Johns Hopkins Medical Office Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Denial Management, Patient Registration, Care Management, Medical Privacy, Revenue Cycle Management, Practice Management, Organizational Change, Change Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Performance Review, Data Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Terminology, Human Resource Policies, Payment Processing and Collection, Medical Billing, Patient Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Analysis

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    310 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pharmacy Experience, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacist Assistance, Medical Prescription, Pharmacology, Conflict Management, Pharmacy Operations, Anatomy, Pathology, Pharmacy Information System, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Pharmacy, Professionalism, Medication Administration, Medical Records, Physiology

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

    Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Caregiving, Working With Children, Meal Planning And Preparation, Disabilities, Patient Communication, Basic Patient Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Family Support, Child Development, Dignity in Care, Patient Safety

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Novartis

    Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Competitive Intelligence, Safety Standards, Laboratory Testing, Biochemical Assays, Medication Administration, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Safety Assurance, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Research, Chemistry

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership: Ethics & Legal Considerations

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Healthcare Ethics, Legal Risk, Clinical Leadership, Case Studies, Personal Integrity, Nursing, Patient Safety, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Professionalism, Health Care, Safety Culture, Medical Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Informed Consent, Compliance Management, Patient Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Drug Development

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacology, Regulatory Compliance, Commercialization, Patient Safety

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Nursing Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Management, Nursing Administration, Teamwork, Leadership, Nursing Practices, Collaboration, Patient Safety, Initiative and Leadership, Care Coordination, Trustworthiness, Mentorship, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Adaptability, Decision Making, Communication Strategies, Accountability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Treatment Planning, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Safety, Pain Management, Health Care, Clinical Practices, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Science and Research, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Research, Regulatory Compliance

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    467 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Become an EMT

    Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Airway Management, Trauma Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Medical History Documentation, Patient Communication, Child Health, Childbirth, Automated External Defibrillator, Medical Terminology, Health Assessment, Maternal Health, Patient Advocacy, Basic Patient Care, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Medication Administration, Cardiology, Pharmacology

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Integrative Health and Medicine: University of Minnesota
  • Healthcare Career Explorer: Certified Nursing Assistant: Coursera
  • Wilderness First Aid - Introduction: University of Colorado System
  • Johns Hopkins Medical Office Manager: Johns Hopkins University
  • Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Foundations for Assisting in Home Care: The State University of New York
  • Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines: Novartis
  • Nursing Leadership: Ethics & Legal Considerations: Coursera
  • Drug Development: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Nursing Leadership: Coursera

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