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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


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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Leadership and Talent Development in Football

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Active Listening, Smart Goals, Drive Engagement, Talent Recruitment, Team Performance Management, Goal Setting, Leadership Development, Self-Awareness, Talent Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Team Motivation, Employee Coaching, Team Collaboration

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    MedCerts

    Medical Administrative Assistants and the Healthcare Team

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Records, Medical Office Procedures, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Patient Coordination, Patient Registration, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Support, Medical Billing, Emergency Response, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Medical Administrative Assistants and Office Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Registration, Medical History Documentation, Record Keeping, Records Management, Information Privacy, Regulatory Compliance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Microbiology, Health Assessment, Health Education, Sanitation, Infection Control, Program Evaluation, Healthcare Ethics, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Preventative Care, Environment Health And Safety, Behavioral Economics, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Digital Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Telehealth, Agile Methodology, Interactive Data Visualization, Health Disparities, Health Informatics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record System, Electronic Medical Record, Health Equity, Interoperability, Public Health, Digital Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Ethics, Digital Transformation, User Centered Design

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Facebook For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, digital literacy, Fundraising, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Shared Media, Safety and Security, Communication, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Event Management, Group Policy, Relationship Building, Content Scheduling, Web Presence, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    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

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    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Pillar #2: Drug Utilization - Drivers and Consequences

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Pharmacy, Patient Education and Support, Drug Development, Value-Based Care, Utilization Management, Health Policy, Clinical Research, Patient Safety, Research Design, Epidemiology

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Trauma Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental and Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Research Ethics, Community Health, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Health Policy, Medical Privacy, Safety and Security

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    BOP Systems: Material Handling, Water, and Compressed Air

    Skills you'll gain: Plant Operations and Management, Water Quality, Pump Stations, Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Control, Process Engineering, Water Resource Management, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Equipment Design, Reliability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Leadership and Talent Development in Football: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Medical Administrative Assistants and the Healthcare Team: MedCerts
  • Medical Administrative Assistants and Office Procedures: MedCerts
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Imperial College London
  • Digital Health: Imperial College London
  • Facebook For Dummies: John Wiley & Sons
  • Introduction to Cataract Surgery: University of Michigan
  • Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies: Johns Hopkins University
  • Pillar #2: Drug Utilization - Drivers and Consequences: Johns Hopkins University
  • Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers: Johns Hopkins University

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