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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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    Emory University

    Communicating During Global Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Media and Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Risk Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Epidemiology, Laboratory Testing, Medical Devices, Microbiology, Urology, Health Technology, Gynecology, Clinical Practices, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Innovation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Council on Exercise

    Foundations of Exercise and Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Kinesiology, Health Education, Injury Prevention, Anatomy, Physiology, Coaching, Goal Setting

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Health, Public Health, Environmental Laws, Environmental Regulations, Health Systems, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Science, Epidemiology, Environmental Issue, Environmental Monitoring, Health Policy, Personal protective equipment, Risk Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    117 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Academic Research Types and Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Research, Higher Education, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Student Engagement, Safety and Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sensors for a Carbon Free World

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Power Electronics, Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Torque (Physics), Electronic Components, Electric Power Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Mechanical Engineering, Three-Phase, Control Systems, Electronics, Low Voltage, High Voltage, Machine Controls, System Monitoring, Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build and deploy a stroke prediction model using R

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Model Deployment, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Tidyverse (R Package), Classification Algorithms, Risk Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning

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    Immersify

    Breath of Life: Exploring the Respiratory System

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Respiratory Care, Pulmonology, Oxygen Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Pulmonary Function Testing, Airway Management, Capillary, Anatomy, Physiology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Medical Terminology, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacotherapy, Infectious Diseases

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CertNexus

    Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Accountability, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Information Privacy, Risk Mitigation, AI Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Safety and Security, Business Ethics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Construction Techniques and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Inspection, Construction Management, Equipment Design, Construction Engineering, Construction Estimating, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Product Lifecycle Management, Cost Estimation, Architecture and Construction, Building Codes, Engineering Practices, Commercial Construction, Machine Controls, Plant Operations and Management, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Facility Management and Maintenance, Automation Engineering, Civil Engineering

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Recuperación Optimizada en Cirugía Colorrectal

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Room (OR), Perioperative Care, Patient Preparation, Patient Education And Counseling, Anesthesiology, Surgery, Rehabilitation, Discharge Planning, Patient Flow, Patient Evaluation, Value-Based Care, Clinical Nutrition, Care Management, Clinical Monitoring, Pain Management, Kinesiology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Healthcare Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Accounting, Fiscal Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cash Flows, Resource Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Financial Management, Performance Improvement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Communicating During Global Emergencies: Emory University
  • Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections: Johns Hopkins University
  • Foundations of Exercise and Nutrition: American Council on Exercise
  • Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health: University of Michigan
  • Academic Research Types and Methods: University of California, Davis
  • Sensors for a Carbon Free World: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Build and deploy a stroke prediction model using R: Coursera
  • Breath of Life: Exploring the Respiratory System: Immersify
  • Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks: CertNexus
  • Construction Techniques and Practices: L&T EduTech

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