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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

    Clinic Communication: Emails and Memos

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Medical Office Procedures, Business Correspondence, Internal Communications, Business Writing, Strategic Communication, Writing, Patient Safety, Business Communication, Communication, Professionalism, Organizational Skills, Prioritization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    生命安全与救援Life Safety and Rescue

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Emergency Response, Emergency Medical Services, Health Assessment, First Aid, Athletic Training, Accident Prevention, Injury Prevention, Fire And Life Safety, Safety Training, Safety Standards, Exercise Science, Personal protective equipment, Adaptability, Environmental Science

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Medical Terminology, Vital Signs, Clinical Practices, Clinical Experience, Patient Communication, Hospital Medicine, Patient Safety, Medication Administration, Intravenous Therapy, Anatomy, English Language

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    3.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Niel Asher Education

    Essentials of Acupuncture: Theory & Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Cleanliness, Manual Therapy, Healthcare Ethics, Anatomy, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Patient Communication, Medication Therapy Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Violence Against Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Safety, Health Care, Patient Advocacy, Health Systems, Legal Risk, Community Health, Hospital Experience, Safety and Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Risk Management

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV)

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Leadership, Conflict Management, Patient Safety, Risk Management, Initiative and Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Project Planning, Teamwork, Healthcare Project Management, Communication Strategies, Planning

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Medical Emergencies: CPR, Toxicology, and Wilderness

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency and Intensive Care, Medical Emergency, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Life Support, First Aid, Patient Advocacy, Acute Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nephrology, Airway Management, Pharmacology, Patient-centered Care, Patient Evaluation, Cardiology, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Assessment, Physiology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践)

    Skills you'll gain: Health Education, Health Technology, Nurse Education, Nursing Care, Nursing, Nursing Management, Health Promotion, Nursing Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Nursing Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Nursing Process, Clinical Assessment, Basic Nursing Skills, Health Assessment, Patient Safety, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Communication, Infection Control, Prioritization, Collaboration, Project Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    ISC2 Healthcare Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Risk Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Health Technology, Information Privacy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Risk Mitigation, Security Management, Risk Analysis, Data Management, Patient Safety, Security Awareness, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Health Care, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Medical Emergencies: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pharmacology, Airway Management, Cardiology, Medication Administration, Medical Emergency, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Critical Care, Health Assessment, Mental Status Examination, Vital Signs, Anatomy, Physiology

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    812 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Encryption, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Medical Records, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Patient Safety

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    451 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Clinic Communication: Emails and Memos: Coursera
  • 生命安全与救援Life Safety and Rescue: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students: University of Pittsburgh
  • Essentials of Acupuncture: Theory & Practice: Niel Asher Education
  • Violence Against Healthcare: University of Geneva
  • Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV): Johns Hopkins University
  • Medical Emergencies: CPR, Toxicology, and Wilderness: University of Colorado System
  • 《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践): Peking University
  • Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence: Coursera
  • ISC2 Healthcare Certificate: ISC2

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