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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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    ISC2

    ISC2 Healthcare Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Risk Management, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Data Management, Information Privacy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Risk Mitigation, Security Management, Risk Analysis, Health Care, Patient Safety, Security Awareness, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Security Controls

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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV)

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Leadership, Conflict Management, Patient Safety, Risk Management, Initiative and Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Project Planning, Teamwork, Healthcare Project Management, Communication Strategies, Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Taking Safety and Quality Improvement Work to the Next Level (Patient Safety VII)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Healthcare Project Management, Patient Flow, Case Management, Safety Assurance, Quality Improvement, Safety Standards, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Clinical Data Management, Leadership, Systems Of Measurement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Safety, Health Technology, Help Desk Support, Medical Equipment, System Support, Technical Support, Health Care, Issue Tracking, Change Control, Medical Devices, Change Requests, Disaster Recovery, Technical Documentation, Software Installation, General Networking, Technical Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    204 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Medical Terminology, Vital Signs, Clinical Practices, Clinical Experience, Patient Communication, Hospital Medicine, Patient Safety, Medication Administration, Intravenous Therapy, Anatomy, English Language

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Medical Emergencies: CPR, Toxicology, and Wilderness

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency and Intensive Care, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator, Emergency Medicine, First Aid, Patient Advocacy, Acute Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nephrology, Pharmacology, Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Physiology, Substance Abuse, Anatomy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    535 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Quality Improvement in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Run Chart, Qualitative Research, Public Health, Healthcare Project Management, Patient Safety, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Systems, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Clinical Leadership, Patient-centered Care, Data Quality, Health Care, Health Informatics, Quantitative Research, Geographic Information Systems, Data Collection

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    137 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Guidance to Keep Newborn Babies Safe and Healthy

    Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Child Health, Child Development, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Patient Positioning, Patient Education And Counseling, Caregiving, Patient Transport, Family Support

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    228 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Violence Against Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Safety, Health Care, Patient Advocacy, Health Systems, Legal Risk, Community Health, Hospital Experience, Safety and Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Risk Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children

    Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Child Health, Childbirth, Airway Management, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Maternal Health, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Pediatric Nursing, Patient Transport, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Patient Evaluation, Environment Health And Safety, Health Assessment, Pathology, Vital Signs, Clinical Assessment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    312 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Medical Emergencies: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pharmacology, Airway Management, Cardiology, Medication Administration, Medical Emergency, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Critical Care, Health Assessment, Mental Status Examination, Vital Signs, Anatomy, Physiology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    812 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Trauma Emergencies and Care

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Evaluation, Triage, Clinical Assessment, First Aid, Patient Transport, Wound Care, Vital Signs, Physiology, Anatomy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    485 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • ISC2 Healthcare Certificate: ISC2
  • Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV): Johns Hopkins University
  • Taking Safety and Quality Improvement Work to the Next Level (Patient Safety VII): Johns Hopkins University
  • Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff: Johns Hopkins University
  • Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students: University of Pittsburgh
  • Medical Emergencies: CPR, Toxicology, and Wilderness: University of Colorado System
  • Quality Improvement in Healthcare: Imperial College London
  • Guidance to Keep Newborn Babies Safe and Healthy: University of Colorado System
  • Violence Against Healthcare: University of Geneva
  • Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children: University of Colorado System

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