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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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    Novartis

    Pre-formulation

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Medication Administration, Chemistry, Analytical Testing

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    56 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Cybersecurity Awareness Essentials for Employees

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, AI Security, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Email Security, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Remote Access Systems, Multi-Factor Authentication, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos

    Skills you'll gain: Family Planning, Patient Education And Counseling, Maternal Health, Contraindication, Oncology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Preventative Care, Endocrinology, Health Promotion, Health Education, Pharmacology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    223 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Azure AI and Healthcare Cloud Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Digital Transformation, Patient Education and Support, Microsoft Azure, Collaborative Software, Health Technology, Patient Communication, Generative AI, Microsoft Teams, Data Ethics, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Privacy, Care Coordination, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Cloud Infrastructure, Patient-centered Care

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Journey Mapping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Organizational Change, Managed Care, Quality Assurance, Change Management, Decision Support Systems, Health Care, Data Quality, AI Enablement, Care Management, Health Technology, Patient-centered Care, Business Analytics, Data Compilation, AI Product Strategy, Health Policy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    215 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Reimbursement Models

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Coding, CPT Coding, Managed Care, Medical Billing, Revenue Cycle Management, Health Information Management, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicare, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Health Education, Public Health

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    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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    284 reviews

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    108 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Jupyter, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Model Training, Healthcare Ethics, Health Disparities, Health Informatics, LLM Application, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, AI Integrations, AI Security, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Data Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Pre-formulation: Novartis
  • Cybersecurity Awareness Essentials for Employees: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Azure AI and Healthcare Cloud Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Health Impacts of Chemicals in Consumer Products: University of Michigan
  • Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals: Northeastern University
  • Value-Based Care: Reimbursement Models: University of Houston
  • Everyday Chinese Medicine 2: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • 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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