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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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    Coursera

    Patient Records: Organize & Explain Charts

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Records Management, Medical Office Procedures, Record Keeping, Document Management, File Management, Clinical Documentation, File Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data and Electronic Health Records

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Management, Data Entry, Data Maintenance, Data Integrity, Health Information Management, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Data Quality, Health Informatics, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Data Governance, Electronic Medical Record, Clinic Management Systems, Health Care, Patient Registration, Personally Identifiable Information, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Clinical Documentation

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    50 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Patient-Centered Care Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Basic Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Direct Patient Care, Medical Assistance, Patient Education and Support, Clinical Nutrition, Health Assessment, Patient Observation, Health And Wellness Coaching, Medical History Documentation

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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Clinic Communication: Greet, Listen, Schedule, Brief

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Active Listening, Medical Office Procedures, Patient Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Trustworthiness, Health Care Administration, Verbal Communication Skills, Empathy, Concision, Communication Strategies, Verbal Strategic Communication, Patient Safety, Communication, Professionalism, Relationship Building, Clinical Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Medication and Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medication Therapy Management, Asepsis, Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Pharmacology, Patient-centered Care, Pharmacist Assistance, Pharmacy, Intravenous Therapy, Sterile Procedure, Pharmacotherapy, Intravenous Hydration, Patient Treatment, Care Management, Hand Hygiene, Treatment Planning, Personal protective equipment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Quality and Safety in Ambulatory Healthcare Management

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Performance Improvement, Health Systems, Safety Assurance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Healthcare Project Management, Risk Management, Project Management, Risk Analysis, Strategic Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Immersify

    Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Patient Assistance, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education and Support, Patient Evaluation, Direct Patient Care, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Communication, Clinical Experience, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lecturio

    Healthcare Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Nursing Management, Patient Safety, Nursing Administration, Health Care, Emergency Response, Safety Standards, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Primary Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Care Administration, Nursing Care, Nursing, Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health And Safety Standards, Health Policy, Health Administration, Nursing Practices

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Risk Management and Risk Assessment in a Healthcare Setting

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Continuous Monitoring, Medical Privacy, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Health Information Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Risk Mitigation, Risk Control, Information Privacy, Patient Safety, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Controls, Information Assurance, Data Security, Compliance Management, Data Integrity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Hospital Administration and Healthcare Management

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Hospital Experience, Health Administration, Medical Management, Health Systems, Administration, Care Management, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Care Coordination, Coordination

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Immersify

    Getting Started with Clinical Skills: A Focus on the Patient

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Clinical Supervision, Clinical Experience, Healthcare Ethics, Basic Patient Care, Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Dignity in Care, Patient Treatment, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Health Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Assessment, Professionalism, Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Empathy, Decision Making, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Patient Communication and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Communication Strategies, Communication, Instructional Design, Empathy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Patient Records: Organize & Explain Charts: Coursera
  • Data and Electronic Health Records: Johns Hopkins University
  • Patient-Centered Care Essentials: MedCerts
  • Clinic Communication: Greet, Listen, Schedule, Brief: Coursera
  • Pharmacy Medication and Safety: MedCerts
  • Quality and Safety in Ambulatory Healthcare Management: Johns Hopkins University
  • Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments: Immersify
  • Healthcare Organizations: Lecturio
  • Risk Management and Risk Assessment in a Healthcare Setting: ISC2
  • Hospital Administration and Healthcare Management: EDUCBA

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