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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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    CertNexus

    Internet of Things (IoT) Practitioner (Exam ITP-110)

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, PIC Microcontrollers, Cybersecurity, Wireless Networks, Information Systems Security, Information Privacy, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Safety and Security, Cloud Services, Software Development, Power Electronics, Microarchitecture, Software Development Life Cycle, Basic Electrical Systems, Systems Development Life Cycle, Restful API, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Equipment, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Medical Administrative Assistants and the Healthcare Team

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Records, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Assistance, Health Information Management, Patient Coordination, Electronic Medical Record System, Patient Registration, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Medical Billing, Emergency Response, Patient Communication, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Building Diverse, Inclusive, and Safe Workplaces

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Cultural Diversity, Safety Culture, Empathy, Tactfulness, Social Skills, People Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Regulatory Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Information Privacy, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Compliance Reporting, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Auditing, Internal Communications, Procedure Development, Business Ethics, Risk Management, Business Strategy

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Olay

    Quality Control and Regulatory in Cosmetic Science

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Product Quality (QA/QC), Statistical Process Controls, Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality Management, Regulatory Affairs, Safety Standards, Chemistry, Regulatory Compliance, Product Testing, Standard Operating Procedure, Packaging and Labeling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Bloodborne Pathogens, Drug Interaction, Health Promotion, Primary Care, Health Disparities, Medication Therapy Management, Clinical Pharmacy, Public Health, Community Health, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Assessment, Epidemiology, Patient Communication, Diagnostic Tests

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Endpoint Security, Cryptography, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Attacks, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Secure Coding, Firewall, Application Security, Information Technology, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Requirements Analysis, Computer Security Incident Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Derechos y salud en la era digital: protección e incidencia

    Skills you'll gain: Community and Social Work, digital literacy, Social and Human Services, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Communications, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Interactive Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Precision Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Biostatistics, Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research, Biomedical Technology, Primary Care, Clinical Research Ethics, General Medicine, Oncology, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Education And Counseling, Drug Development, Informed Consent

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    MV Substation - An industrial approach (PART-A)

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Control Systems, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Electrical Equipment, Electric Power Systems, Low Voltage, Electrical Power, Electrical Safety, Basic Electrical Systems, Three-Phase, Wiring Diagram, Schematic Diagrams, Technical Standard, Construction

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Building Champions: Applied Sport Training for Football

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Patient Evaluation, Exercise Science, Injury Prevention, Performance Reporting, Rehabilitation, Coaching, Health Technology, Load Balancing, Clinical Assessment, Decision Support Systems, Data Integration, Global Positioning Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Sit Less, Get Active

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Health, Health Education, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Exercise Science, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Health, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Occupational Health, Chronic Diseases

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Internet of Things (IoT) Practitioner (Exam ITP-110): CertNexus
  • Medical Administrative Assistants and the Healthcare Team: MedCerts
  • Building Diverse, Inclusive, and Safe Workplaces: Coursera
  • Regulatory Compliance: University of Pennsylvania
  • Quality Control and Regulatory in Cosmetic Science: Olay
  • PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals: IBM
  • Derechos y salud en la era digital: protección e incidencia: Universidad de los Andes
  • Precision Medicine: University of Geneva
  • MV Substation - An industrial approach (PART-A): L&T EduTech

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