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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


  • A

    Arizona State University

    Battery Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Safety, Safety Standards, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Regulations, Electrical Power, Sustainable Technologies, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Chemistry, Sustainable Design, Thermal Management, Equipment Design, Analytical Testing, Materials science, Reliability, Electronic Components, Climate Change Mitigation

    ★ 4.7 (307) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Caregiving, Psychosocial Assessments, Geriatrics, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Patient-centered Care, Treatment Planning, Stress Management, Neurology, Health Policy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Physiology, Pathology

    ★ 4.8 (321) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Family Support, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Education and Training, Working With Children, Caregiving, Training Programs, Teaching, Human Learning, Special Education, Child Development, Learning Theory, Childhood Education and Development, Patient Advocacy, Advocacy, Curriculum Planning, Care Coordination, Learning Strategies, Instructional Strategies

    ★ 4.8 (196) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Informed Consent, Biostatistics, Science and Research, Patient Communication

    ★ 4.7 (354) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Gerontology, Mental Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Substance Abuse, Research, Hospice, Medication Administration, Clinical Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Exercise Science, Clinical Trials

    ★ 4.7 (521) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Lead with Confidence: Foundations of Effective Supervision

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Drive Engagement, Supervision, Conflict Management, Delegation Skills, Team Building, Rapport Building, Team Leadership, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Accountability, Accountability Frameworks, Team Performance Management, Relationship Management, Trustworthiness, Organizational Leadership, Performance Review, Decision Making, Leadership and Management, Expectation Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Safety Standards, Energy and Utilities, Safety Assurance, Electrical Safety, Environmental Regulations, Power Electronics, Electrical Equipment, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Design, Low Voltage, Hydraulics, Basic Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Physics, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 4.7 (660) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    Anatomy of the Upper and Lower Extremities

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Neurology

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

  • A

    AAPC

    AAPC Medical Biller

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing, Denial Management, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Coding, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Billing, Patient Registration, CPT Coding, Accounts Receivable, Payment Processing and Collection, Billing & Invoicing, Health Information Management, Medical Records, Utilization Management, Clinical Documentation, Health Systems, Insurance, Medicare, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance

    ★ 4.6 (210) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job Ready
    Job Ready
  • P

    Pragmatic AI Labs

    Agentic AI: Actor Models and Subagent Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, AI Orchestration, Claude Code, Generative AI Agents, Rust (Programming Language), Distributed Computing, Anthropic Claude, Go (Programming Language), LLM Application, Software Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Software Design Patterns, Large Language Modeling, Scalability, TypeScript, Supervised Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    PracticalGrowth

    Getting the Most Out of Your Team: Collaboration Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Team Collaboration, Sprint Retrospectives, Collaboration, Teamwork, Discussion Facilitation, Team Building, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Conflict Management, Team Management, Virtual Teams, Team Performance Management, Meeting Facilitation, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Stakeholder Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Document Management, Project Documentation, Accountability Frameworks, Communication Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Navigating Compliance in the Food and Beverage Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Training, Food Safety and Sanitation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Food Services, Food and Beverage, Legal Risk, Cleanliness, Hospitality and Food Services, Restaurant Management, Restaurant Operation, Training Programs, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Employee Training, Occupational Safety And Health, Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Risk Analysis, Risk Management

    ★ 4.6 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Battery Technologies: Arizona State University
  • Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies: Johns Hopkins University
  • Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education: University of Cape Town
  • Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials: Johns Hopkins University
  • Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Lead with Confidence: Foundations of Effective Supervision: Board Infinity
  • Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes: University of Pennsylvania
  • Anatomy of the Upper and Lower Extremities : Yale University
  • AAPC Medical Biller: AAPC
  • Agentic AI: Actor Models and Subagent Architecture: Pragmatic AI Labs

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