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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


  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Identifying Patient Populations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Data Science, Health Informatics, Clinical Data Management, Classification Algorithms, Analytics, Model Evaluation, Data Validation, Performance Testing

    ★ 4.5 (40) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Behavioural Base Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Culture, Behavioral Management, Behavior Management, Accident Prevention, Safety Training, Positive Behavior Support, Safety Assurance, Applied Behavior Analysis, Proactivity, Coaching, Trustworthiness, Constructive Feedback, Recognizing Others, Case Studies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Energy Production, Distribution & Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Environmental Regulations, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Safety Training, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Safety Standards, Workforce Planning, Workforce Development, Billing, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue

    ★ 4.7 (11K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Workplace Compliance & Safety Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Security Awareness, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Professionalism, Courage, Information Systems Security, Diversity Programs, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Professional Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture Transformation, Employee Training

    ★ 4.8 (318) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications

    ★ 4.8 (176) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Digital Safety and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Software, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management

    ★ 4.6 (74) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Construction Equipment Maintenance & Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Accident Prevention, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Hazard Analysis, Emergency Response, Construction, Construction Engineering, Facility Repair And Maintenance, General Construction and Construction Labor, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Engineering, Personal protective equipment, Pollution Prevention, Real Time Data

    ★ 4.1 (9) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • H

    HRCI

    Employee Relations, Safety, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Employee Surveys, Performance Appraisal, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Occupational Safety And Health, Labor Relations, Disciplinary Procedures, Performance Review, Labor Compliance, Labor Law, People Development, Human Resource Policies, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Occupational Health, Accident Prevention, Human Resource Management, Environment Health And Safety, Safety Training, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Safety in the Utility Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Environmental Regulations, Safety Training, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Safety Standards, Occupational Health, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Environment Health And Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Injury Prevention, Safety and Security, Fire And Life Safety, First Aid

    ★ 4.7 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Fire and Life Safety Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Building Codes, Pump Stations, Schematic Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams, Construction, Hydraulics, Safety Assurance, Safety Standards, Plumbing, Equipment Design, Building Services Engineering, Building Design, Facility Management and Maintenance, Hazard Analysis, Health And Safety Standards, Engineering Drawings, Structural Engineering, System Requirements, Hazard Communication (HazCom)

    ★ 4.6 (126) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Collaborative Robot Safety: Design & Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety Assurance, Robotics, Hazard Analysis, Machine Controls, Equipment Design, Risk Management Framework, Risk Control, Product Testing, Failure Analysis, Automation, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Production

    ★ 4.7 (260) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding Food Regulations & Food Labeling

    Skills you'll gain: Good Manufacturing Practices, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Safety Standards, Quality Assurance, Scientific Methods

    ★ 4.3 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Identifying Patient Populations: University of Colorado System
  • Behavioural Base Safety: Coursera
  • Energy Production, Distribution & Safety: University at Buffalo
  • Workplace Compliance & Safety Essentials: LearnKartS
  • Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications: University of Copenhagen
  • Digital Safety and Security: Arizona State University
  • Construction Equipment Maintenance & Safety: L&T EduTech
  • Employee Relations, Safety, and Compliance: HRCI
  • Safety in the Utility Industry : University at Buffalo
  • Fire and Life Safety Systems: L&T EduTech

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