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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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    University of California, Davis

    Fire and Explosion Hazards Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Hazard Analysis, Chemical Engineering, Incident Management, Failure Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Safety and Security, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Estimation

    4.8
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    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Palliative Care Capstone Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Care Management, Healthcare Ethics, Compassion, Patient Evaluation, Patient-centered Care, Dignity in Care, Clinical Assessment, Self-Awareness, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    From Sleep Disorders to Sleep Health

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Cultural Diversity, Health Disparities, Health Assessment, Stress Management, Human Development, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Physiology, Chronic Diseases, Mindfulness

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · 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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    L&T EduTech

    TBMs,Pile Rigs,Cranes & Hauling Vehicles

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Construction, Civil Engineering, Equipment Design, Structural Engineering, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Safety Standards, Construction Management, Safety Assurance, Mechanical Engineering, Facility Management and Maintenance, Hydraulics

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Advanced Study of Protection Schemes and Switchgear

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electric Power Systems, High Voltage, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    The Road to Autonomy: Exploring EV Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Safety Standards, Safety and Security, Emerging Technologies, Control Systems, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Issue, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yonsei University

    International Hospitality & Healthcare Services Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Customer Service, Customer experience strategy (CX), Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Expectation Management, Product Marketing, Service Management, Innovation, Customer experience improvement, Revenue Management, Business Marketing, Marketing, Patient-centered Care, Capacity Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    549 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Hazard Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Mining

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Logistic Regression in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Model Evaluation, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Public Health, Data Preprocessing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    367 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, Public Health, Safety Standards, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Health Policy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Community Health, Risk Analysis, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    393 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Airway Management, Critical Care, Respiratory Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Healthcare Ethics, Dialysis, Mechanical Ventilation, Infection Control, Acute Care, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Nursing Care, Oxygen Therapy, Chest Physiotherapy, Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Personal protective equipment, Patient Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    201 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Fire and Explosion Hazards Analysis: University of California, Davis
  • Palliative Care Capstone Projects: University of Colorado System
  • From Sleep Disorders to Sleep Health: University of Michigan
  • Homeland Security and Cybersecurity: University of Colorado System
  • TBMs,Pile Rigs,Cranes & Hauling Vehicles: L&T EduTech
  • Advanced Study of Protection Schemes and Switchgear: L&T EduTech
  • The Road to Autonomy: Exploring EV Technologies: Coursera
  • International Hospitality & Healthcare Services Marketing: Yonsei University
  • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
  • Logistic Regression in R for Public Health: Imperial College London

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