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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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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    La solución del conflicto ético

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Clinical Research Ethics, Informed Consent, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Advocacy, Conflict Management, Medical Practices and Procedures, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Research, Medical Privacy, Patient-centered Care, Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    475 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security and Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Cyber Governance, Security Management, NIST 800-53, Incident Response, Security Strategy, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Technology Solutions, Transportation Operations, Legal Risk

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    631 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Actúa ante el dolor crónico

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Goal Setting, Patient Education And Counseling, Resilience, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Personal Care, Emotional Intelligence, Chronic Diseases, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Management, Self-Awareness, Physical Therapy, Exercise Therapy, Communication, Nutrition and Diet

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    293 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Organ Donation: From Death to Life

    Skills you'll gain: Informed Consent, Healthcare Ethics, Scientific Methods, Intensive Care Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Diversity, Critical Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Calidad en la atención clínica

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Patient Safety, Clinical Leadership, Care Coordination, Health Education, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Communication, Collaboration, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Teamwork, Communication Strategies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Uso prudente de antimicrobianos en el entorno hospitalario

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Pharmacology, Hand Hygiene, Medical Prescription, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medication Administration, Infectious Diseases, Utilization Management, Diagnostic Tests, Microbiology, Pulmonology, Urology, Treatment Planning, Clinical Practices, Clinical Assessment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    350 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Medical Administrative Assistants and the Healthcare Team

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Records, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Assistance, Health Information Management, Patient Coordination, Electronic Medical Record System, Patient Registration, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Medical Billing, Emergency Response, Patient Communication, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Guided Imagery

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Treatment Planning, Music, Education Software and Technology, Patient Evaluation, Mindfulness, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Verbal Communication Skills, Mental Health Therapies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    220 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    People, Technology and the Future of Mobility

    Skills you'll gain: Automation, Sustainable Development, Electric Power Systems, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Emerging Technologies, Transportation Operations, Health Equity, Sustainability Standards, Social Sciences, Surveys, Climate Change Mitigation, Safety and Security, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Artificial Intelligence, Infrastructure Architecture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    667 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Learn Interpersonal Psychotherapy

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Interpersonal Communications, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Rapport Building, Interactive Learning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Case Studies, Mental Health, Clinical Practices

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI For Medical Treatment

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Clinical Trials, Treatment Planning, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Patient Treatment, AI Personalization, Machine Learning, Text Mining, Health Informatics, Medical Terminology, Natural Language Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    531 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Privacy Law and HIPAA

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    178 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • La solución del conflicto ético: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Homeland Security and Cybersecurity: University of Colorado System
  • Actúa ante el dolor crónico: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Organ Donation: From Death to Life : University of Cape Town
  • Calidad en la atención clínica: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Uso prudente de antimicrobianos en el entorno hospitalario: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Medical Administrative Assistants and the Healthcare Team: MedCerts
  • Guided Imagery: University of Minnesota
  • People, Technology and the Future of Mobility : University of Michigan
  • Learn Interpersonal Psychotherapy: University of Toronto

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