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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


  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Soft Skills For Clinicians

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Patient Communication, Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Stress Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Leadership and Management, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Professionalism, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Teamwork, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Communication, Empathy

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The George Washington University

    Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Practices, Program Standards, Nurse Education, Nursing, Health Education, Communication Strategies, Medical Equipment and Technology, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Transgender Medicine for General Medical Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Medication Therapy Management, Surgery, Patient-centered Care, Perioperative Care, Treatment Planning, Pharmacotherapy, Endocrinology, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Dignity in Care, Preventative Care

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    271 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Privacy Law and Data Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Data Security, Regulatory Requirements, Health Information Management, Data Management, Incident Response, Case Law, Governance, Risk Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    852 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Edureka

    AI Governance for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Governance, AI Security, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Decision Intelligence, Compliance Auditing, Auditing, Regulatory Compliance, AI Integrations, Risk Management, Accountability Frameworks, Accountability, Risk Analysis, Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Decision Making, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    ISAE-SUPAERO

    Fundamentals of Flight mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Risk Control, Physical Science, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Applied Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Safety Standards, Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Scientific Visualization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    601 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • K

    Khalifa University

    Environmental Protection and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Management Systems, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Health And Safety Standards, Emergency Response, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Risk Management, Incident Management, Waste Minimization

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    76 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Stanford University

    Stanford's Short Course on Breastfeeding

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Infant Care, Prenatal Care, Preventative Care, Family Support, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Speech Language Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Sensory Systems Analysis, Anatomy, Surgery, Perioperative Care, Chronic Diseases, Operating Room (OR), Acute Care, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Medical Management, Physiology, Pathology, Clinical Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Practices, Pharmacotherapy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    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, Disabilities, Social Determinants Of Health, Dignity in Care, Community Development, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Treatment Planning, Stress Management, Health Policy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Policy Development, Adaptive Equipment, Physiology, Pathology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    321 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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

  • Y

    Yale University

    Introduction to Breast Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Mammography, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Diagnostic Tests, Radiation Therapy, Treatment Planning, Surgery, Care Management, Preventative Care, Pathology, Health Care, Precision Medicine, Patient Treatment, Maternal Health, Biology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Epidemiology, Molecular Biology, Community Health

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Soft Skills For Clinicians: Creo Incubator
  • Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions: The George Washington University
  • Transgender Medicine for General Medical Providers: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Privacy Law and Data Protection: University of Pennsylvania
  • AI Governance for Everyone: Edureka
  • Fundamentals of Flight mechanics: ISAE-SUPAERO
  • Environmental Protection and Sustainability: Khalifa University
  • Stanford's Short Course on Breastfeeding: Stanford University
  • Introduction to Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies: Johns Hopkins University

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