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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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    University of Toronto

    Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Injury Prevention, Exercise Science, Preventative Care, Health Education, Pain Management, Rehabilitation, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Oncology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    802 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Stanford's Short Course on Breastfeeding

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Infant Care, Preventative Care, Family Support, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Immersify

    Interactive 3D Anatomy & Physiology: A Gamified Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Rehabilitation, Human Musculoskeletal System, Hemodynamics, Respiratory Care, Pulmonology, Orthopedics, Capillary, Clinical Practices, Cell Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Medical Imaging, Cardiology, Kinesiology, Immunology, Pulmonary Function Testing, Patient Evaluation, Interactive Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Student Support and Services, Parent Communication, Care Management, Health Education, First Aid, Patient Education and Support, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Nursing Care, Respiratory Care, Medication Administration, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    721 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding Cancer Metastasis

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Oncology, Cell Biology, Biology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    2.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Telehealth Clinical Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Preparation, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Health Assessment, Health Care, Patient Education and Support, Telecommunications, Patient Communication, Virtual Environment, Mental Status Examination, Technical Support

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Child Housing Assessment for a Safer Environment Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Fire And Life Safety, Electrical Safety, Accident Prevention, Safety Training, Safety Standards, Health And Safety Standards, Working With Children, Risk Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Machine Controls, Computational Logic, Verification And Validation, System Requirements, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Analysis, Software Systems, Simulations, Automation Engineering, Automation, Mechanics, Diagram Design, Systems Analysis, Safety Assurance, Control Systems, Linear Algebra

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Leadership for Public Health Crises

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Emergency Response, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Crisis Intervention, Leadership, Clinical Leadership, Interviewing Skills, Safety and Security, De-escalation Techniques, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Public Health, Diversity Awareness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    286 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Patient Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Communication, Health Education, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Critical Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    127 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Formwork for concreting

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Engineering, Building Codes, Construction Management, Building Information Modeling, Construction Estimating, Cost Estimation, Structural Engineering, Commercial Construction, Blueprint Reading, Architectural Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Construction Inspection, Safety Standards, Technical Drawing, Structural Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Failure Analysis, Safety Assurance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Capstone: Your Story

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Creativity, Persistence, Professionalism

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    457 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise: University of Toronto
  • Stanford's Short Course on Breastfeeding: Stanford University
  • Interactive 3D Anatomy & Physiology: A Gamified Experience: Immersify
  • Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School: University of Colorado System
  • Understanding Cancer Metastasis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Telehealth Clinical Essentials: Duke University
  • Child Housing Assessment for a Safer Environment Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • Foundations of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Leadership for Public Health Crises: The State University of New York
  • Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health: University of Michigan

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