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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


  • S

    Starweaver

    Introduction to Automotive Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Electrical Systems, Cybersecurity, Program Development, Automation, Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Control Systems, Electronic Hardware, Internet Of Things, Software Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    MathWorks

    Medical Image Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Image Analysis, Data Import/Export, Image Quality, Matlab, Deep Learning, Software Visualization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Extraordinary Human Capital Management

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Organizational Change, Change Management, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Human Resource Management, Labor Relations, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, HR Tech, Staff Management, Organizational Strategy, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, People Analytics, Leadership, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    76 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Body

    Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Geriatrics, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy, Manual Therapy, Maternal Health, Pediatrics, Preventative Care, Health Care, Patient Treatment, Infant Care, Pain Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Anatomy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    110 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Pediatric Nursing, Pediatrics, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Clinical Nutrition, Immunology, Patient Positioning, Medical Support, Food Safety and Sanitation, Endocrinology, Biochemistry, Sterilization

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    63 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Competencias en Telesalud para el profesional de la salud

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Communication, Health Technology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Education and Support, Medical Privacy, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Health Informatics, Digital pedagogy, Health Administration, Chronic Diseases, Data Security

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Calidad en la atención clínica

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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Neuroscience of Leading High-Performance Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Team Collaboration, Leadership Studies, Team Building, Drive Engagement, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Coaching, Employee Coaching, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Goal Setting, Employee Engagement, Collaboration, Compassion, Safety Culture

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IE Business School

    The Journey to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Training, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cognitive flexibility, Disabilities, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Social Justice, Innovation, Recognizing Others, Human Resource Policies, Cultural Responsiveness, Safety Culture, Empathy, Culture Transformation, People Management, Team Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    47 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Responsible AI for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Information Privacy, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Data Security, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Safety and Security, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Quality, Data Validation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, Social Justice, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Disparities, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Community Health

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    469 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling, Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Verification And Validation, System Requirements, Engineering Analysis, Functional Requirement, Automation Engineering, Functional Specification, Control Systems, Mechanics, Requirements Analysis, Systems Analysis, Safety Assurance, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics

    Build toward a degree

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to Automotive Embedded Systems: Starweaver
  • Medical Image Processing: MathWorks
  • Extraordinary Human Capital Management: University of Michigan
  • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Body: University of New Mexico
  • Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Competencias en Telesalud para el profesional de la salud: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Calidad en la atención clínica: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • The Neuroscience of Leading High-Performance Teams: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Journey to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: IE Business School
  • Responsible AI for Developers: Google Cloud

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