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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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    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Assessment, Value-Based Care, Program Evaluation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Change Management, Decision Support Systems, Health Care, Health Administration, Process Mapping, Care Management, Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, Patient-centered Care, Business Analytics, Performance Measurement, Health Policy, Medicaid, Predictive Analytics

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Integrative Nursing

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Practices, Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Patient Evaluation, Nursing, Nursing Care, Clinical Nursing, Pain Management, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Assessment, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Mindfulness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Niel Asher Education

    Somatic Therapy and Body-Based Healing

    Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Physical Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rehabilitation, Psychotherapy, Patient Communication, Mental Health Therapies, Athletic Training, Stress Management, Coaching, Communication, Intravenous Therapy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algorithms for Battery Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Simulations, Safety Standards, Estimation, Control Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Mathematical Modeling, Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Failure Analysis, Probability, Electrical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Model Evaluation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electronic Components, Machine Learning Methods

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    MedCerts

    Medical Assisting Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Hand Hygiene, Anatomy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Medical History Documentation, Diagnostic Tests, Physiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Patient Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Niel Asher Education

    Massage Therapy Treatment for Frozen Shoulder

    Skills you'll gain: Contraindication, Rehabilitation, Patient Positioning, Manual Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Exercise Therapy, Pain Management, Orthopedics, Clinical Assessment, Physical Therapy, Patient Treatment, Kinesiology, Medication Therapy Management, Athletic Training, Pathology, Anatomy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos (PAP)

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Emergency Response, First Aid, Emergency Services, De-escalation Techniques, Stress Management, Disabilities, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Family Support, Psychology, Cultural Sensitivity, Working With Children, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CertNexus

    CyberSAFE: Exam CBS-510

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Mobile Security, Generative AI, Cyber Security Policies, Human Factors (Security), Computer Security, Email Security, Data Security, Safety and Security, Data Ethics, Cloud Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Regulatory Compliance, Prompt Engineering, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Digital Health Data & Governance Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Data Governance, Health Care, Health Technology, Data Quality, Medical Records, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Policy, Interoperability, Data Ethics, Data Sharing, Telehealth, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Responsible AI, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Equity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Niel Asher Education

    Comprehensive Shoulder Rehabilitation

    Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Manual Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Contraindication, Pain Management, Exercise Therapy, Patient Positioning, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Patient Treatment, Occupational Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Intravenous Therapy, Physical Science

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Topics of Medical Spanish III: Dentistry and Oral Health

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Procedures

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Niel Asher Education

    Applied Acupuncture Techniques for Common Conditions

    Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Athletic Training, Respiratory Therapy

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals: Northeastern University
  • Introduction to Integrative Nursing: University of Minnesota
  • Somatic Therapy and Body-Based Healing: Niel Asher Education
  • Algorithms for Battery Management Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Medical Assisting Foundations: MedCerts
  • Massage Therapy Treatment for Frozen Shoulder: Niel Asher Education
  • Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos (PAP): Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • CyberSAFE: Exam CBS-510 : CertNexus
  • Digital Health Data & Governance Essentials : Starweaver
  • Comprehensive Shoulder Rehabilitation: Niel Asher Education

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