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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Rastreamento de contato da COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Epidemiology, Interpersonal Communications, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medical Privacy, Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building, Public Health

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    141 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Atención centrada en el paciente

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Care Management, Health Care, Preventative Care, Health Disparities, Professionalism, Health Promotion, Clinical Nutrition, Mental Health, Collaboration, Empathy, Social Determinants Of Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Inclusive Analytic Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Analytical Skills, Regression Analysis, Focus Group, Correlation Analysis, Diversity and Inclusion, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Business Analytics, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Stakeholder Analysis, Probability, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pain Management, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Policy, Engineering Design Process, Community Health, Public Health, Trend Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Competencias en Telesalud para el profesional de la salud

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Communication, Health Technology, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Privacy, Health Care, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Telecommunications, Health Informatics, Digital pedagogy, Health Administration, Chronic Diseases, Data Security

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Strategies for Heavy Lifting

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction, Engineering Management, Equipment Design, Construction Management, Engineering Practices, Hydraulics, Architecture and Construction, Mechanics, Safety Standards, Engineering, General Construction and Construction Labor, Engineering Calculations, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Transportation Operations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Advanced Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Community Awareness Course: Sexuality and Disability

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Patient Education And Counseling, Sociology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Chronic Diseases, Psychology, Anatomy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Mainstream Smart Home Technology as Assistive Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptive Equipment, Home Health Care, Network Protocols, Mobility Assistance, Wireless Networks, Health Technology, Disabilities, Long Term Care, End User Training and Support, Technology Strategies, Technical Consulting, Telecommunications, Patient Assistance, Internet Of Things, Patient Evaluation, Interoperability, Usability, Clinical Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Automation

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Northeastern University

    Future Healthcare Payment Models

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Care Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Medicaid, Stakeholder Analysis, Payment Systems, Medicare, Performance Measurement, Cost Management, Insurance, Risk Management, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    Lecture Series for Preventing and Controlling COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Public Health, Hand Hygiene, Personal protective equipment, Diagnostic Tests, Intensive Care Medicine, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Radiology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    360 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

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    Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Respiration, Oncology, Preventative Care, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Tests, Epidemiology, Immunology, Chronic Diseases, Treatment Planning, Patient Education And Counseling, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Medical Imaging, Surgery

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    Universidades AnƔhuac

    Fitness Corporativo

    Skills you'll gain: Program Implementation, Occupational Health, Occupational Safety And Health, Exercise Science, Benefits Administration, Health Promotion, Employee Engagement, Health And Wellness Coaching, Corporate Strategy, Productivity, Stress Management, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Self-Awareness

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Rastreamento de contato da COVID-19:Ā Johns Hopkins University
  • Atención centrada en el paciente:Ā Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Inclusive Analytic Techniques:Ā University of Toronto
  • Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact :Ā Johns Hopkins University
  • Competencias en Telesalud para el profesional de la salud:Ā Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Strategies for Heavy Lifting:Ā L&T EduTech
  • Community Awareness Course: Sexuality and Disability:Ā University of Minnesota
  • Mainstream Smart Home Technology as Assistive Technology:Ā University of Pittsburgh
  • Future Healthcare Payment Models:Ā Northeastern University
  • Lecture Series for Preventing and Controlling COVID-19:Ā Xi'an Jiaotong University

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