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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


  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Schizophrenia

    Skills you'll gain: Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatry, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Mental Status Examination, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Evaluation, Neurology, Scientific Methods, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Research Methodologies, Medical Imaging, Case Studies, Patient Communication

    ★ 4.8 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Stanford University

    Stories of Infection

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Patient-centered Care, Microbiology, Pathology, Infection Control, Immunology, Physiology, Preventative Care, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment

    ★ 4.9 (1.9K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Leadership for Healthcare Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Leadership Studies, Executive Presence, Strategic Communication, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Planning, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Leadership, Business Analysis Tools, Business Planning, Communication Strategies, Patient Safety, Innovation, Healthcare Project Management, Telehealth, Team Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards

    ★ 4.7 (27) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : diagnostic

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Parent Communication, Child Development, Communication Disorders, Psychiatric Assessments, Language Disorders, Clinical Assessment, Pediatrics, Family Support, Psychiatry, Working With Children, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Developmental Disabilities, Child Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

    ★ 4.9 (831) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI for Medical Diagnosis

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Patient Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Diagnostic Tests, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Diagnostic Radiology, Predictive Modeling, Risk Modeling, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Medical Imaging, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Radiology

    ★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    School Health for Children and Adolescents

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, Nutrition Education, Community Health, School Psychology, Chronic Diseases, Case Studies, Nutrition and Diet, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Health Education, Health Promotion, School Counseling, Developmental Disabilities, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Parent Communication, Care Management, Communication Disorders, Pediatric First Aid, Behavioral Health

    ★ 4.8 (3.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Employee Engagement & Retention Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Trustworthiness, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Teamwork, Productivity, Visionary, Peer Review, Team Motivation, Recognizing Others, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, Team Oriented, Employee Engagement, Rapport Building, Value Propositions, Team Leadership, People Development, Employee Performance Management, Employee Retention

    ★ 4.7 (20) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Drug Development Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Commercialization, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Managed Care, Intellectual Property, Sales Strategy, Product Planning, Biotechnology, Portfolio Management, Bioinformatics, Strategic Partnership, Marketing

    ★ 4.6 (6.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Natural Gas

    Skills you'll gain: Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Energy and Utilities, Safety Training, Billing, Billing & Invoicing, Safety Standards, Supply Chain, Accident Prevention, Regulatory Affairs, Transportation Operations, Customer Service, Environmental Issue, Logistics

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

  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Everyday Chinese Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: General Medicine, Personal Care, Health Care, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Preventative Care, Clinical Practices, Patient Treatment, Mindfulness, Clinical Assessment, Physiology, Pathology, Patient Observation, Pharmacology

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Tecnología y envejecimiento

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptive Equipment, Mobility Assistance, Caregiving, Geriatrics, Disabilities, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, End User Training and Support, Long Term Care, Patient Assistance, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Sensory Systems Analysis, Usability Testing, Gerontology, Health Technology, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Injury Prevention, Patient Evaluation, Needs Assessment, Safety Standards, Health Assessment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

    Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Home Health Care, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Caregiving, Working With Children, Meal Planning And Preparation, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Communication, Disabilities, Gerontology, Diversity Awareness, Basic Patient Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pediatrics, Long Term Care, Family Support

    ★ 4.8 (676) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Schizophrenia: Wesleyan University
  • Stories of Infection: Stanford University
  • Leadership for Healthcare Professionals: University of Michigan
  • Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : diagnostic: University of Geneva
  • AI for Medical Diagnosis: DeepLearning.AI
  • School Health for Children and Adolescents: University of Colorado System
  • Employee Engagement & Retention Leadership: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Drug Development Product Management: University of California San Diego
  • Natural Gas: University at Buffalo
  • Everyday Chinese Medicine: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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