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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

    Peking University

    Caring for Patients with Neurological Diseases(神经系统疾病病人的护理)

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Nursing Care, Rehabilitation, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Swallowing Disorders, Nursing Process, Acute Care, Critical Care, Chronic Diseases, Anatomy, Geriatrics, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Physiology, Pathology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Assessment, Medication Therapy Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    生命安全与救援Life Safety and Rescue

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Accident Prevention, Sports Medicine, Risk Management, Emergency Medical Services, Risk Analysis, Injury Prevention, Safety Assurance, First Aid, Fire And Life Safety, Safety Training, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    68 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Secure Healthcare Data: Encrypt, Audit, Protect

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Security Controls, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Cryptographic Protocols, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Florida

    Fixing Healthcare Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Clinical Leadership, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Culture Transformation, Lean Manufacturing, Health Care Administration, Organizational Change, Health Systems, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Production Process, Accident Prevention, Change Management, Leadership, Team Building, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Root Cause Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    138 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Lecturio

    Communication in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Active Listening, Advocacy, Rapport Building, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Nursing and Patient Care, Diversity Awareness, Nurse Education, Composure, Empathy, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Lecturio

    Healthcare Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Nursing Management, Patient Safety, Nursing Administration, Health Care, Emergency Response, Safety Standards, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Primary Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Care Administration, Nursing Care, Nursing, Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health And Safety Standards, Health Policy, Health Administration, Nursing Practices

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Panel Management Next Level

    Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Care Coordination, Treatment Planning, Value-Based Care, Health Promotion, Patient-centered Care, Preventative Care, Health Informatics, Community Health, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Operations Management in Healthcare- Streamlining Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Utilization, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Health Care Administration, Operations Management, Operational Excellence, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Process Improvement, Systems Thinking, Health Technology, Care Coordination, Process Optimization, Resource Allocation, Regulatory Requirements, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Informatics, Continuous Improvement Process, Coordination, Systems Integration, Internal Communications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Guide Patients: Clinic Communication & Support

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Coordination, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Educational Materials, Needs Assessment, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Respectful Communication: Improve Patient Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Active Listening, Dignity in Care, Empathy, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Starweaver

    Healthcare Data Security & Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Incident Response, Security Controls, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Health Information Management, Data Security, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Cyber Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Data Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Health Technology, Cybersecurity, ISO/IEC 27001, Compliance Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Immersify

    Nursing in Action: Core Skills to Respond, Care & Protect

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Observation, Patient-centered Care, Nursing Care, Infection Control, Patient Evaluation, Patient Communication, Emergency Response, Nursing Process, Clinical Assessment, Medical Emergency, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Health Assessment, Communication, Medical Equipment and Technology, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Anatomy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Caring for Patients with Neurological Diseases(神经系统疾病病人的护理): Peking University
  • 生命安全与救援Life Safety and Rescue: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Secure Healthcare Data: Encrypt, Audit, Protect: Coursera
  • Fixing Healthcare Delivery: University of Florida
  • Communication in Healthcare: Lecturio
  • Healthcare Organizations: Lecturio
  • Population Health: Panel Management Next Level: Universiteit Leiden
  • Operations Management in Healthcare- Streamlining Systems : Coursera
  • Guide Patients: Clinic Communication & Support: Coursera
  • Respectful Communication: Improve Patient Outcomes: Coursera

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