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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 Michigan

    Health Impacts of Chemicals in Consumer Products

    Skills you'll gain: Hazard Analysis, Environment Health And Safety, Health Assessment, Health And Safety Standards, Chemistry, Risk Analysis, Sustainable Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Personal Care, Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Child Health

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Food and Beverage, Patient Education And Counseling

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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    AI in Government

    Skills you'll gain: Public Administration, Automation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Transformation, Fraud detection

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Medical Spanish for Healthcare Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Medical History Documentation, Oral and Dental Care, Patient Communication, Spanish Language, Dental Instruments, Language Competency, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Health Care, Hospital Experience, Patient-centered Care, Basic Patient Care, Patient Observation, Clinical Practices, Language Learning, Patient Assistance, Treatment Planning, Active Listening, Multilingualism

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    A New Communication Framework for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Compassion, Patient-centered Care, Patient Advocacy, Empathy, Dignity in Care, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Everyday Chinese Medicine 2

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Diagnostic Tests, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Promotion, Public Health, General Medicine, Vital Signs, Pharmacology, Clinical Practices, Pathology, Nutrition and Diet, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Practices and Procedures, Patient Observation, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Nutrition

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    236 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Competencias digitales. Conceptos y herramientas básicas

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Operating Systems, Computer Literacy, digital literacy, File Management, Data Security, Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Safety and Security, Computer Systems

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford Online

    Transitions in Care from Survivorship to Hospice

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Communication, Patient Education and Support, Care Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Oncology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Dignity in Care, Family Support, Treatment Planning, Chronic Diseases

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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Immersify

    Inside the Human Body: The A&P Essentials Every Nurse Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Respiration, Nursing Process, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Medical Terminology, Health Assessment, Nursing, Nursing Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Physiology, Health Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Surgical Nursing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Infection Control, Emergency Response

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lund University

    Medical Applications of Particle Accelerators (NPAP MOOC)

    Skills you'll gain: Radiation Therapy, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Oncology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Patient Positioning, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Equipment, Treatment Planning, Physics, Production Process

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Supply Chain, Sustainable Systems, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Occupational Safety And Health, Water Sustainability, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Employee Assistance Programs, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Employee Engagement

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    108 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Reimbursement

    Skills you'll gain: Claims Processing, Medical Coding, Medical Records, Health Information Management, Medical Privacy, Regulatory Compliance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Health Impacts of Chemicals in Consumer Products: University of Michigan
  • Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • AI in Government: AI CERTs
  • Medical Spanish for Healthcare Professionals: Universidades Anáhuac
  • A New Communication Framework for Healthcare: University of California San Diego
  • Everyday Chinese Medicine 2: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Competencias digitales. Conceptos y herramientas básicas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Transitions in Care from Survivorship to Hospice: Stanford Online
  • Inside the Human Body: The A&P Essentials Every Nurse Needs: Immersify
  • Medical Applications of Particle Accelerators (NPAP MOOC): Lund University

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