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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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    MedCerts

    Patient-Centered Care Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Basic Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Observation, Health And Wellness Coaching, Medical History Documentation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Healthcare Data Security & Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Incident Response, Security Controls, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Health Information Management, Data Security, Cyber Risk, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Security Management, Risk Management, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Data Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, ISO/IEC 27001, Compliance Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Healthcare Leadership Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Leadership, Advocacy, Communication, Change Management, Health Care, Patient Advocacy, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Adaptability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Healthcare Quality Improvement and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Patient Safety, Healthcare Project Management, Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards, Health Informatics, Decision Making, Teamwork, Reliability, Risk Management, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lecturio

    Communication in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Patient Communication, Active Listening, Advocacy, Rapport Building, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Nursing and Patient Care, Diversity Awareness, Empathy, Communication, Workplace inclusivity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Risk Management and Risk Assessment in a Healthcare Setting

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Medical Privacy, Risk Management, Health Information Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Risk Mitigation, Information Privacy, Security Management, Risk Analysis, Patient Safety, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Regulatory Compliance, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Florida

    Fixing Healthcare Delivery 2.0: Advanced Lean

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Patient-centered Care, Patient Safety, Patient Flow, Scientific Methods, Medical Management, Health Systems, Value-Based Care, Kanban Principles, Patient Communication, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Care Management, Operating Room (OR), Cleanliness, Business Systems Analysis, Case Studies, Capacity Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    A Clinician's Guide: Soft Skills for Better Patient Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Compassion, Program Evaluation, Constructive Feedback, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Empathy, Employee Engagement, Telehealth, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Communication, Data Analysis, Cultural Sensitivity, Quality Improvement, Leadership and Management, Continuous Improvement Process

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Register Patients & Validate Data

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Registration, Registration, Health Information Management, Data Quality, Data Entry, Data Validation, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record System, Hospital Admissions, Patient Safety, Patient Flow, Data Integrity, Quality Assurance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership Essentials: Quality Improvement & Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Patient Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Nursing Practices, Nursing, Health Informatics, Leadership, Collaboration, Accountability, Safety Standards, Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Clinic Communication: Greet, Listen, Schedule, Brief

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Active Listening, Medical Office Procedures, Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Trustworthiness, Health Care Administration, Verbal Communication Skills, Empathy, Patient Safety, Communication, Professionalism, Relationship Building, Clinical Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Optimize Patient Records: Merge and Manage Data

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Medical Record, Patient Registration, Medical Records, Health Information Management, Patient Safety, Data Cleansing, Medical Privacy, Reconciliation, Records Management, Record Keeping, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Clinical Data Management, Consolidation, Data Quality, Quality Assurance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Patient-Centered Care Essentials: MedCerts
  • Healthcare Data Security & Risk Management: Starweaver
  • Healthcare Leadership Principles: University of Michigan
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement and Decision-Making: University of Michigan
  • Communication in Healthcare: Lecturio
  • Risk Management and Risk Assessment in a Healthcare Setting: ISC2
  • Fixing Healthcare Delivery 2.0: Advanced Lean: University of Florida
  • A Clinician's Guide: Soft Skills for Better Patient Outcomes: Coursera
  • Register Patients & Validate Data: Coursera
  • Nursing Leadership Essentials: Quality Improvement & Safety: Coursera

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