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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


  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Chemistry, Sustainable Technologies, Construction, Building Design, Architecture and Construction, Sustainable Business, Materials Management, Procurement, Sustainable Systems, Environment Health And Safety, Sustainable Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Public Health, Occupational Health, Pollution Prevention, Health And Safety Standards, Hazard Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (92) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Lead with Impact: Nursing Leadership & Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Stakeholder Engagement, Health Equity, Nursing Administration, Financial Forecasting, Patient Safety, Composure, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Nursing, Change Management, Financial Management, Decision Making, Healthcare Ethics, Quality Improvement, Staff Management, Strategic Planning, Delegation Skills

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Global Health Diplomacy

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Health Policy, Governance, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, International Finance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Safety and National Security, Philanthropy, Case Studies

    ★ 4.6 (128) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Diagnóstico y tratamiento del dolor neuropático en atención primaria

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Neurology, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education and Support, Primary Care, Medical History Documentation, Infectious Diseases, Science and Research, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning, Chronic Diseases, Public Health

    ★ 4.8 (323) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Learn Interpersonal Psychotherapy

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

    ★ 4.8 (112) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Occupational Health, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Regulations, Occupational Hygiene, Social Justice, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Public Health, Health Equity, Environmental Laws, Environment, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Social Determinants Of Health, Climate Change Mitigation

    ★ 4.7 (312) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    What is Palliative Care?

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Active Listening, Pain Management, Basic Patient Care, Communication, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Psychosocial Assessments, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Family Support, Planning

    ★ 4.8 (304) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, Business Ethics, AI literacy, Legal Risk, Socioeconomics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Corporate Sustainability, Social Impact, Information Privacy, Accountability, Data Quality

    ★ 4.8 (323) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Emory University

    Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Specimen Processing, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Laboratory Procedures, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Patient Evaluation, Health Systems, Medical Science and Research, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Direct Patient Care, Personal protective equipment, Clinical Practices, Drug Development

    ★ 4.7 (222) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    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, Epidemiology, Tableau Software, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, Digital Transformation

    ★ 4.6 (357) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Lecturio

    Medical-Surgical Nursing: Cardiovascular & ECG Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Electocardiography, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Cardiac Surgery, Chronic Diseases, Hemodynamics, Patient Education And Counseling, Cardiology, Medical Surgical Nursing, Care Management, Cardiac Stress Testing, Patient Observation, Nursing, Patient Evaluation, Life Support, Electrophysiology, Care Coordination, Patient Education and Support, Anatomy, Physiology, Clinical Nursing

    ★ 4.9 (19) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Student Support and Services, Family Support, Special Education, School Psychology, Parent Communication, Family Law, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Working With Children, Speech Language Pathology, Speech Therapy, Positive Behavior Support, Communication Disorders, Child Development, Applied Behavior Analysis, Research, Group Therapy, Non-Verbal Communication, Behavior Management, Program Evaluation

    ★ 4.8 (202) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Lead with Impact: Nursing Leadership & Strategy: Coursera
  • Global Health Diplomacy: The State University of New York
  • Diagnóstico y tratamiento del dolor neuropático en atención primaria: Universidad de los Andes
  • Learn Interpersonal Psychotherapy: University of Toronto
  • Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health: University of Michigan
  • What is Palliative Care?: University of Colorado System
  • Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues: IBM
  • Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic: Emory University
  • Digital Health: Imperial College London

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