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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


  • 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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Adversarial AI: Attacking, Defending & Governing ML Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Regulatory Compliance, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Healthcare Organization Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Governance, Business Process, Medical Management, Business Process Management, Quality Improvement, Health Systems, Process Improvement, Process Development, Process Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Process Design, Healthcare Project Management, Care Coordination, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Quality

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    689 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    MedCerts

    Nursing Assistant Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Patient Assistance, Basic Patient Care, Patient Communication, Nursing Basics, Healthcare Ethics, Direct Patient Care, Caregiving, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Toileting, Dignity in Care, Oral Hygiene, Nursing Care, Home Health Care, Nursing Homes, Personal Care, Medical Support, Hospital Experience, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Stanford University

    AI in Healthcare Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Health Informatics, Model Evaluation, Clinical Data Management, Healthcare Ethics, Model Training, Responsible AI, Model Optimization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Collection, Applied Machine Learning, Health Information Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Software, Machine Learning, Patient-centered Care, Artificial Intelligence, Fine-tuning, Performance Tuning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    317 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    200 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Quality Improvement in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Healthcare Project Management, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Clinical Leadership, Patient-centered Care, Community Health, Health Policy, Leadership, Risk Analysis, Driving engagement, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    94 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Prompt Engineering for All Employees

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI literacy, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, Communication Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Communication, AI Integrations, AI Security, Business Communication, Business Process Automation, Automation, Content Creation, Critical Thinking, Verification And Validation, Business Operations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    MedCerts

    Medical Assisting Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Hand Hygiene, Sterile Procedure, Anatomy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Medical History Documentation, Diagnostic Tests, Safety Standards, Physiology, Patient Communication, Infectious Diseases

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Healthcare Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Medical Devices, Payment Systems, Intellectual Property, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Commercialization, Drug Development, Competitive Intelligence, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Health Care Administration, Managed Care, Product Management, Go To Market Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, Patient Evaluation, Biomedical Technology, Stakeholder Analysis, Pharmaceuticals

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • 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
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    108 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • 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
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Adversarial AI: Attacking, Defending & Governing ML Systems: Macquarie University
  • Healthcare Organization Operations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Nursing Assistant Essentials: MedCerts
  • AI in Healthcare Capstone: Stanford University
  • Foundations of International Psychiatry: The University of Melbourne
  • Introduction to Quality Improvement in Healthcare : Imperial College London
  • Prompt Engineering for All Employees: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Medical Assisting Foundations: MedCerts
  • Healthcare Marketplace: University of Minnesota

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