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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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    Board Infinity

    Mindfulness at Work: Enhancing Focus and Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Mental Concentration, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Resilience, Communication, Productivity, Professional Development, Organizational Development, Leadership Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Introduction to Breast Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Mammography, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Diagnostic Tests, Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Care Management, Preventative Care, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Biology, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Molecular Biology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Caregiving, Geriatrics, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Stress Management, Health Policy, Mental and Behavioral Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Academic Research

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Research, Research Methodologies, Personal Development, Research Design, Research and Design, Curiosity, Science and Research, Problem Solving, Persistence, Persuasive Communication, Time Management, Student Engagement, Goal Setting, Journals, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Safety and Security

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Privacy Law and Data Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Data Management, Data Sharing, Incident Response, Governance, Risk Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Solar Energy Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Building Services Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Cost Estimation, Engineering Calculations, Safety Standards, Environmental Issue, Systems Of Measurement, Technical Standard

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Intro to Managing Ethics in the Workplace & Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care Administration, Patient Safety, Decision Making, Risk Management, Critical Thinking, Conflict Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Analysis

    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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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Cataract Surgery

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Preparation, Anesthesiology, Surgery, Patient Evaluation, Perioperative Care, Operating Room (OR), Patient Education And Counseling, Informed Consent, Medical Equipment and Technology, Patient Communication

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    University of California, Davis

    Predictive Models for Toxic Chemical Releases

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Safety Assurance, Process Engineering, Accident Prevention, Process Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Strategies for winning. Meteorology in a round the world regatta

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Safety Assurance, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Climate Change Adaptation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Risk Control, Communication Systems

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Council on Exercise

    ACE Health Coach

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Mindfulness, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Nutrition Education, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient-centered Care, Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Health Promotion, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Behavior-Driven Development, Client Support, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Diversity and Inclusion

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Mindfulness at Work: Enhancing Focus and Well-Being: Board Infinity
  • Introduction to Breast Cancer: Yale University
  • Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Academic Research: University of California, Davis
  • Privacy Law and Data Protection: University of Pennsylvania
  • Solar Energy Basics: The State University of New York
  • Intro to Managing Ethics in the Workplace & Marketplace: Northeastern University
  • Sit Less, Get Active: The University of Edinburgh
  • Introduction to Cataract Surgery: University of Michigan
  • Predictive Models for Toxic Chemical Releases: University of California, Davis

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