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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


  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Construction Aspects of Formwork

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, General Construction and Construction Labor, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Estimating, Structural Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Construction Inspection, Failure Analysis, Cost Estimation, Safety Standards, Fall Protection, Design Specifications, Safety Assurance, Personal protective equipment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Lecturio

    Microbiology Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Nursing, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology, Taxonomy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modeling of Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Design, Engineering Analysis, Automation Engineering, Control Systems, Computational Logic, Mechanics, Systems Analysis, Safety Assurance, Theoretical Computer Science, Differential Equations

    Build toward a degree

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cualitativo

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Educational Materials, Health Assessment, Pedagogy, Teaching, Psychological Evaluations, Simulations, Program Evaluation, Education and Training, Clinical Assessment, Case Studies, Psychosocial Assessments, Data Collection

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    138 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Building Materials and Human Health

    Skills you'll gain: Environment Health And Safety, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Sustainable Architecture, Occupational Health, Health Equity, Sustainable Design, Community Health, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Sustainability Standards, Social Justice, Product Lifecycle Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Lecturio

    Psychology and Sociology

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Health Disparities, Nursing and Patient Care, Social Sciences, Stress Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Psychology, Sociology, Intercultural Competence, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Culture, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Human Learning, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Demography, Neurology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Introduction to ADHD: What It Is and How It’s Treated

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Neurology, Functional Behavior Assessment, Patient Treatment, Behavioral Management, Psychological Evaluations, Working With Children, Clinical Assessment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Formwork Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Structural Engineering, Blueprint Reading, Assembly Drawing, General Construction and Construction Labor, Safety Standards, Building Codes, Structural Analysis, Engineering Practices, Architecture and Construction, Design Specifications, Safety Assurance, Materials science

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    When Disaster Meets Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Conflict Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Disaster Recovery, Policy Analysis, Emergency Response, Mitigation, International Relations, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Public Safety and National Security, Decision Intelligence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    83 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Climate change education

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Programs, Water Resources, Environment, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Land Management, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Health Disparities, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Environment Health And Safety, Teaching

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    From Sleep Disorders to Sleep Health

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Respiration, Preventative Care, Stress Management, Human Development, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Diagnostic Tests, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Physiology, Child Health, Neurology, Geriatrics, Mindfulness

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Healthcare Leadership Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Executive Presence, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Team Leadership, Advocacy, Communication, Leadership and Management, Change Management, Health Care, Organizational Change, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Influencing, Interpersonal Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Construction Aspects of Formwork: L&T EduTech
  • Microbiology Foundations: Lecturio
  • Modeling of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cualitativo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Building Materials and Human Health: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Psychology and Sociology: Lecturio
  • Introduction to ADHD: What It Is and How It’s Treated: Universidad de Palermo
  • Formwork Systems: L&T EduTech
  • When Disaster Meets Conflict: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Climate change education: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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