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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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Popular Patient Safety Courses and Certifications


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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Data Science of Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Care, Medical Records, Health Information Management, Clinical Informatics, Electronic Medical Record System, Databases, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Interoperability, Big Data, Query Languages, Data Science

    4.6
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    227 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    MV Substation - An industrial approach (PART-B)

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Systems, Electrical Wiring, Low Voltage, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Electrical Power, High Voltage, HVAC, Mechanical Design, Construction, Civil Engineering, Safety Standards, Building Design, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Calculations, Thermal Management, Firewall

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Manejo moderno de la caries dental

    Skills you'll gain: Cavity Prevention, Dental Care, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Treatment Planning, Diagnostic Tests, Risk Analysis, Clinical Assessment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    308 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Avionics and Aircraft Systems: Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, System Monitoring, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Systems, Safety Assurance, Test Equipment, Hardware Troubleshooting, Global Positioning Systems, Display Devices, Communication Systems, Engineering, Analysis, Operations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Issues in Computing Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Medical Privacy, Automation, Robotics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Emerging Technologies, Health Care, Medical Devices, Safety Assurance

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Pediatric, Geriatric, Phlebotomy, and Cardiology Assisting

    Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Urinalysis, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Electocardiography, Pediatrics, Specimen Collection, Cardiology, Medical Assistance, Patient Preparation, Diagnostic Tests, Basic Patient Care, Patient Communication, Infection Control

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Lithium Based Batteries

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Materials science, Chemistry, Electrical Safety, Energy and Utilities, Performance Testing, Sustainable Technologies, Electronics, Manufacturing Processes

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Factory Automation: Shaping the Future of Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, Automation, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Lean Manufacturing, Programmable Logic Controllers, Workforce Development, Business Process Automation, Robotics, Safety Standards, Safety Assurance, Sustainable Technologies, Human Machine Interfaces, Sustainability Standards, Internet Of Things, Scalability, Cost Benefit Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Development, Leadership, Resilience, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Change Management, Psychology, Storytelling

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    150 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Stanford University

    Health Across the Gender Spectrum

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Pediatrics, Working With Children, Cultural Diversity, Family Support, Mental Health, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Child Development, Parent Communication, Child Health, Medical Support, Public Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Occupational Health, Environmental Regulations, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Public Health, Health Equity, Environment, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Health Systems, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Systems Thinking, Environment Health And Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Social Determinants Of Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Science, Epidemiology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    287 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yale University

    America's Written Constitution

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Case Law, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Social Studies, Civil Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Policies, Governance, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    463 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • The Data Science of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • MV Substation - An industrial approach (PART-B): L&T EduTech
  • Manejo moderno de la caries dental: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Avionics and Aircraft Systems: Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Ethical Issues in Computing Applications: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Pediatric, Geriatric, Phlebotomy, and Cardiology Assisting: MedCerts
  • Lithium Based Batteries: Arizona State University
  • Factory Automation: Shaping the Future of Manufacturing : Starweaver
  • Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Health Across the Gender Spectrum: Stanford University

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