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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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    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

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    287 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    What is the Metaverse?

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Virtual Environment, Digital Assets, Healthcare Ethics, Virtual Teams, E-Commerce, Collaborative Software, Blockchain, Diversity and Inclusion, Emerging Technologies, Research and Design, Education and Training, New Product Development, Content Creation, Communication, Economics, Safety and Security

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    1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Diabetes - a Global Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Endocrinology, Physiology, Preventative Care, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Immunology, Medical Science and Research, Patient Treatment, Pharmaceuticals, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Exercise Science, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Molecular Biology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Organ Donation: From Death to Life

    Skills you'll gain: Informed Consent, Healthcare Ethics, Scientific Methods, Intensive Care Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Diversity, Critical Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Communication

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Bioinformatics, Image Analysis, Biomedical Technology, Big Data, Data Science, Data Ethics, Health Informatics, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Data Integration, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    339 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Columbia University

    HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Administrative/IT Perspective)

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Health Informatics, Care Coordination, Analytics, Health Care Administration, Data Analysis, Interoperability, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Health Systems, Health Technology, Electronic Medical Record, Patient-centered Care, Telehealth, Predictive Modeling, Data Sharing

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Pain Management, Patient Referral, Clinical Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Critical Thinking

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    230 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Creative Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Persistence, Curiosity, Resourcefulness, Innovation, Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability, Motivational Skills

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Training, Organizational Change, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cognitive flexibility, Adaptability, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Open Mindset, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Employee Training, Safety Culture, Self-Awareness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics for Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Informed Consent, Medical Privacy, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Life Sciences, Personal Injury Law, Case Law, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Healthcare Data Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Health Informatics, Data Dictionary, Health Systems, Metadata Management, Health Care, Data Mapping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Value-Based Care, Health Information Management, Taxonomy, Care Coordination, Data Literacy, Clinical Data Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Data Quality, Medical Terminology, Big Data, Interoperability, Data Storage

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    128 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Construction Aspects of Formwork

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Estimating, Commercial Construction, Structural Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Construction Inspection, Failure Analysis, Cost Estimation, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Fall Protection, Safety Assurance, Personal protective equipment

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health: University of Michigan
  • What is the Metaverse?: Meta
  • Diabetes - a Global Challenge: University of Copenhagen
  • Organ Donation: From Death to Life : University of Cape Town
  • Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine: The University of Edinburgh
  • HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Administrative/IT Perspective): Columbia University
  • Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare: University of Minnesota
  • Creative Problem Solving: University of Minnesota
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Genomics for Law: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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