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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


  • T

    The University of Melbourne

    Foundations of International Psychiatry

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Status Examination, Psychiatry, Medical History Documentation, Psychiatric Assessments, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychosocial Assessments, Intercultural Competence, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Communication, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Counseling, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Patient Evaluation, Mental Health, Culture, Interpersonal Communications

    ★ 4.7 (200) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Computer Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Software Development Life Cycle, Productivity Software, Risk Management Framework, digital literacy, Systems Design, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Agile Project Management, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Software Design, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Productivity

    ★ 4.6 (350) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • O

    Olay

    Cosmetic Formulation Science

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Chemistry, Safety Standards, Product Design, Regulatory Compliance, Mathematical Modeling, Product Testing, Design Specifications, Materials science, Personal protective equipment, Record Keeping, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Technical Documentation, Performance Testing

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

  • M

    MedCerts

    Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Sterilization, Urinalysis, Patient Communication, Medical Terminology, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Infection Control, Asepsis, Nutrition and Diet, Pathology, Basic Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Geriatrics, Laboratory Testing, Direct Patient Care, Venipuncture, Hand Hygiene

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

  • P

    Pragmatic AI Labs

    Rust From Zero

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Command-Line Interface, Memory Management, API Design, Data Pipelines, Development Environment, Build Tools, Package and Software Management, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Electric Vehicle Systems and Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Thermal Management, Electrical Safety, Electrical Power, Building Codes, Electric Power Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Systems, Embedded Software, Electronic Components, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Automation, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Geospatial Information and Technology

    ★ 4.3 (287) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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 (1.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Design of Ventilation& Air conditioning System for Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Fire And Life Safety, Building Services Engineering, Pump Stations, Building Codes, Equipment Design, Thermal Management, Hydraulics, Mechanical Ventilation, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Mechanical Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Safety Standards, Energy and Utilities, Health And Safety Standards, Control Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Engineering, System Requirements

    ★ 4.5 (107) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Cataract Surgery

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Anesthetic Assessment, Patient Preparation, Anesthesiology, Surgery, Patient Evaluation, Perioperative Care, Operating Room (OR), Patient Education And Counseling, Informed Consent, Medical Devices

    ★ 4.8 (283) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Human Resources & Talent Management with Gen AI

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Employee Retention, Human Resources Software, Human Resources Management and Planning, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Human Resources, Responsible AI, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Talent Management, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Human Resource Policies, Talent Pipelining, Talent Acquisition, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Talent Recruitment, Talent Sourcing, AI Workflows

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research Ethics, Pre-Clinical Development, Infectious Diseases, Patient-centered Care, Medical Science and Research, Chemistry, Informed Consent, Microbiology

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

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Reign of Pain

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Neurology, Chronic Diseases, Compassion, Stress Management, Psychotherapy, Patient Education and Support, Mental Health Therapies, Emotional Intelligence, Patient Evaluation, Psychological Evaluations, Empowerment, Clinical Assessment

    ★ 4.9 (39) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundations of International Psychiatry: The University of Melbourne
  • Introduction to Computer Information Systems: University of California, Irvine
  • Cosmetic Formulation Science: Olay
  • Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Rust From Zero: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • Electric Vehicle Systems and Technologies: Coursera
  • Stanford's Short Course on Breastfeeding: Stanford University
  • Design of Ventilation& Air conditioning System for Buildings: L&T EduTech
  • Introduction to Cataract Surgery: University of Michigan
  • Human Resources & Talent Management with Gen AI: SkillsBooster Academy

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