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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


  • I

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    706 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Building Diverse, Inclusive, and Safe Workplaces

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Intercultural Competence, Active Listening, Diversity Awareness, Rapport Building, Conflict Management, Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Safety Culture, People Management, Drive Engagement, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    200 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Actualización en el manejo del paciente con diabetes mellitus tipo 2

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Nephrology, Medication Therapy Management, Hospital Medicine, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Internal Medicine, Care Management, Endocrinology, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Dentistry 101

    Skills you'll gain: Dentistry, Dental Care, Oral and Dental Care, Dental Procedures, Public Health, Dental Hygiene, Oral Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Periodontology, Higher Education, Surgery, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    396 reviews

    Beginner · 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 Colorado System

    Wilderness First Aid

    Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Life Support, Emergency and Intensive Care, Patient Evaluation, Trauma Care, Medical Emergency, Sanitation, Cleanliness, Neurology, First Aid, Patient Positioning, Patient Transport, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Wound Care, Airway Management, Health Assessment, Emergency Medical Services, Mobility Assistance, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environment Health And Safety

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    117 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease

    Skills you'll gain: Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Oral Cancer Screening, Dental Care, Dentistry, Cardiology, Pain Management, General Medicine, Endocrinology, Dental Procedures, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Hematology, Patient Treatment, Anesthesiology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    824 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Parent Communication, Patient Education and Support, Pediatrics, Communication, Drug Development, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Child Welfare, Preventative Care, Patient Advocacy, Persuasive Communication, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Rapport Building, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Clinical Trials, Public Health, Mitigation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    AAPC

    Introduction to Certified Professional Biller

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing, Patient Registration, Revenue Cycle Management, Billing, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Insurance, Administration

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    156 reviews

    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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    196 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Behavioral Health, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Treatment Planning, Systems Thinking, Neurology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    440 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Cost Accounting and Profit Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Production Planning, Management Accounting, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Accounting, Cost Control, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Inventory Management System, Income Statement, Production Process, Production Management, Financial Statements, Operating Cost, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Management, Gross Profit, Corporate Finance, Finance

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Imperial College London
  • Building Diverse, Inclusive, and Safe Workplaces: Coursera
  • Actualización en el manejo del paciente con diabetes mellitus tipo 2: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Dentistry 101: University of Michigan
  • Human Resources & Talent Management with Gen AI: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Wilderness First Aid: University of Colorado System
  • The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease: University of Pennsylvania
  • COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents : Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Certified Professional Biller: AAPC
  • Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education: University of Cape Town

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