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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

    Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Infection Control, Personal protective equipment, Emergency Response, Long Term Care, Patient Communication, Mental Health, Community Health, Public Health, Diagnostic Tests, Infectious Diseases, Policy Development, Education and Training

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    268 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    ÉCHELLE RACE: Dépistage préhospitalier de l’AVC impliquant une occlusion de gros vaisseaux cérébraux

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Emergency, Acute Care, Critical Care, Triage, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Departments, Neurology, Clinical Assessment, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Fire Protection System

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Inspection, Building Codes, System Requirements, Safety Standards, Facility Management and Maintenance, Hazard Analysis, Hydraulics, Plumbing, Water Resources, Chemistry, Design Specifications, Engineering Calculations, Technical Standard

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    El rol docente del médico residente

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Clinical Supervision, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Patient Education And Counseling, Leadership, Public Speaking, Medical Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Train The Trainer, Clinical Practices, Communication Strategies, Communication, Learning Strategies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    250 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Spacecraft Formation Relative Orbits

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

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    9 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Voxy

    English Language Skills A1-A2 CEFR: Beginner

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Comprehension, Social Skills, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Professional Development, Active Listening, Communication, Education Software and Technology, Grammar, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Literacy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Let's talk about it: A Health and Immigration Teach Out

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community Health, Community Organizing, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient Advocacy, Social Justice, Health Care, Advocacy, Health Policy, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Development, Community Outreach, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Oncology, Immigration Law, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Discussion Facilitation

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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Data Augmented Technology Assisted Medical Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Diagnostic Tests, Statistical Methods, Patient Communication, Model Evaluation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Assessment, Health Informatics, Medical Privacy, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Health Disparities

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    One Health: Pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Environmental Science, Infectious Diseases, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Governance, Food Safety and Sanitation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Studies

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    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    生活中的電波

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Telecommunications, Wireless Networks, Radiation Protection, Communication Systems, electromagnetics, Electrical Safety, Electronics, Emerging Technologies, Experimentation

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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Research, Focus Group, Correlation Analysis, Diversity and Inclusion, Surveys, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Analysis, Probability, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Digital Literacy: Introduction to Using Computers

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office, Email Security, Computer Hardware, Computer Security Awareness Training, Spreadsheet Software, digital literacy, Information Management, Safety and Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
  • ÉCHELLE RACE: Dépistage préhospitalier de l’AVC impliquant une occlusion de gros vaisseaux cérébraux: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Fire Protection System: L&T EduTech
  • El rol docente del médico residente: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Spacecraft Formation Relative Orbits: University of Colorado Boulder
  • English Language Skills A1-A2 CEFR: Beginner: Voxy
  • Let's talk about it: A Health and Immigration Teach Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Augmented Technology Assisted Medical Decision Making : University of Michigan
  • One Health: Pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response: Politecnico di Milano
  • 生活中的電波: National Taiwan University

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