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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.


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    Coursera

    How to Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

    Skills you'll gain: Standard Operating Procedure, Operational Efficiency, Lean Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Procedure Development, Operations Management, Safety Standards, Process Management, Process Optimization, Workforce Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Conflict Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Empathy, Safety Culture, Communication, Advocacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sensors for a Carbon Free World

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Power Electronics, Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Torque (Physics), Electronic Components, Electric Power Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Mechanical Engineering, Three-Phase, Control Systems, Electronics, Low Voltage, High Voltage, Machine Controls, System Monitoring, Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Privacy and Standardisation

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Standard, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Case Law, Medical Privacy, Court Systems, Telecommunications, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Research, Data Ethics, IT Security Architecture, Technology Roadmaps, European History, International Relations, Interoperability, Data Governance, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Emerging Technologies

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    381 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Designing Effective Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Research, Technical Writing, Learning Management Systems, Scientific Methods, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Program Evaluation, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Infographics, Storytelling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Uso prudente de antimicrobianos en el entorno hospitalario

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Infection Control, Pharmacotherapy, Hand Hygiene, Hospital Medicine, Medication Therapy Management, Medical Prescription, Urinalysis, Infectious Diseases, Patient Evaluation, Microbiology, Clinical Practices, Surgical Suturing, Treatment Planning, Clinical Assessment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Control Systems, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Physics, Calculus

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Hazard Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Mining

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

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Outcomes and Interventions of Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Decision Support Systems, Solution Design, Health Information Management, Usability Testing, Healthcare Ethics, Requirements Elicitation, Electronic Medical Record, Data Capture, User Centered Design, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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    107 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Physical Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Collaboration, Occupational Health, Teamwork, Stress Management, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Professionalism, Safety Training, Composure, Communication, Injury Prevention, Mindfulness, Time Management, Prioritization, Self-Starter, Productivity, Goal Setting, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Cáncer de próstata

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Radiation Therapy, Pathology, Pain Management, Urology, Medical Imaging, Risk Analysis, Anatomy, Treatment Planning, Epidemiology, Surgery, Physiology, Pharmacotherapy

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    171 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Mastering Concrete Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Construction, Construction Inspection, Production Process, Construction Management, Manufacturing Operations, Plant Operations and Management, Manufacturing Processes, Civil Engineering, Safety Assurance, Product Testing, Chemical Engineering, Materials science, Structural Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Manufacturing Standards, Analytical Testing, Chemistry, Water Quality

    4.9
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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • How to Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Coursera
  • Conflict Management Essentials : Starweaver
  • Sensors for a Carbon Free World: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Privacy and Standardisation: 28DIGITAL
  • Designing Effective Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Uso prudente de antimicrobianos en el entorno hospitalario: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Outcomes and Interventions of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Physical Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace: University of Alberta

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