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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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    University of California San Diego

    Drug Development

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacology, Regulatory Compliance, Commercialization, Patient Safety

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Niel Asher Education

    Foundations of Yoga: Building a Strong Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Exercise Therapy, Manual Therapy, Physical Therapy, Adaptive Equipment, Patient Evaluation, Mindfulness, Sports Medicine, Pain Management, Health And Wellness Coaching, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Safety And Health, Health Education, Health Promotion, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Health Care, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Nursing Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Management, Nursing Administration, Teamwork, Leadership, Nursing Practices, Collaboration, Patient Safety, Initiative and Leadership, Care Coordination, Trustworthiness, Mentorship, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Adaptability, Decision Making, Communication Strategies, Accountability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Assistance, Conflict Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Registration, Patient Coordination, Cultural Responsiveness, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical History Documentation, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Professionalism, Professional Development, Time Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    AI in Clinical Decision Support & Diagnostics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Clinical Documentation, Radiology, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Nursing, Responsible AI, Diagnostic Tests, Health Informatics, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Clinical Research, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Support Systems, AI Personalization, Patient-centered Care

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Revenue Cycle Management, Medical Billing, Medical Billing and Coding, Conflict Management, Anatomy, Pathology, Medical Coding, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Electronic Medical Record, Professionalism, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Professional Development, Medical Records, Time Management, Physiology, Payment Processing

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Niel Asher Education

    Sports Massage Principles for Performance and Recovery

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Patient Evaluation, Rehabilitation, Athletic Training, Treatment Planning, Manual Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Physical Therapy, Pain Management, Exercise Science, Patient Treatment, Kinesiology, Injury Prevention, Anatomy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Manufacturing & Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Compliance, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Team Management, Manufacturing Processes, Communication Strategies, Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Code of Conduct

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Culture, Compliance Training, Compliance Reporting, Resource Utilization, Asset Management, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Niel Asher Education

    Sports Massage Therapist

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, General Medicine, Family Medicine, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Care, Pathology, Human Relations Movement

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    CertNexus

    Internet of Things: Governance and Real-World Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Systems Development Life Cycle, Emerging Technologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Prototyping, Wireless Networks, PIC Microcontrollers, Information Privacy, Safety and Security, Risk Management Framework, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Electrical Wiring, Power Electronics, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Equipment, Basic Electrical Systems, Microarchitecture, Electrical Power

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Creo Incubator

    Teambuilding for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Relationship Building, Workplace inclusivity, Collaboration, Safety Culture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Drug Development: University of California San Diego
  • Foundations of Yoga: Building a Strong Practice: Niel Asher Education
  • Introduction to Nursing Leadership: Coursera
  • Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • AI in Clinical Decision Support & Diagnostics: Starweaver
  • Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Sports Massage Principles for Performance and Recovery: Niel Asher Education
  • Manufacturing & Engineering: Packt
  • Code of Conduct: SkillUp
  • Sports Massage Therapist: Niel Asher Education

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