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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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    Coursera

    Digital Literacy: Introduction to Using Computers

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Document Management, Computer Literacy, File Systems, Computer Hardware, Computer Security Awareness Training, Spreadsheet Software, Security Awareness, digital literacy, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity

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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Council on Exercise

    ACE Health Coach

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Mindfulness, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Nutrition Education, Coaching, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient-centered Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Overcoming Obstacles, Motivational Interviewing, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Behavior-Driven Development, Client Support, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Diversity and Inclusion

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Bloodborne Pathogens, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Drug Interaction, Health Promotion, Primary Care, Health Disparities, Patient Education and Support, Medication Therapy Management, Health Equity, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Community Health, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    150 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 Colorado System

    Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Psychosocial Assessments, Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy, Clinical Assessment, Caregiving, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Education and Support, Chronic Diseases, Mental Status Examination, Nutritional Assessment, Pharmacotherapy, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Pharmacology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Amsterdam

    Ebola: Essential Knowledge for Health Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Bloodborne Pathogens, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Drug Development, Community Health, Clinical Trials, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Personal protective equipment, Clinical Assessment

    4.7
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    169 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Emergency Response, Nursing Homes, Hand Hygiene, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Personal protective equipment, Safety and Security, Public Health, Community Health, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Sanitation, Geriatrics, Mental Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Mental Health Services, Health And Safety Standards, Education and Training, Policy Development, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    154 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Manchester

    Global Health and Humanitarianism

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, World History, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Health Care, Health Systems, Crisis Intervention, Social and Human Services, Safety and Security, Human Services, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations, Infectious Diseases, Social Studies, Mitigation, Policy Analysis, Advocacy

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    289 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Organizational Competencies

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Organizational Change, Care Coordination, Managed Care, Health Care Administration, Business Transformation, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure, Governance, Health Policy, Health Technology, Expense Management, Performance Measurement, Financial Modeling, Finance

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sciences Po

    Searching for the Grand Paris

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Transportation Management, Land Management, Demography, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Public Policies, Education and Training, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Policy Development, Economics

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    AI Agents: Complete Beginner's Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Workflow Management, Model Evaluation, Decision Intelligence, AI Orchestration, Process Analysis, Technical Communication, Quality Assurance, Process Mapping, Quality Assessment, Artificial Intelligence, Scalability, Process Design, Acceptance Testing, Maintainability, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Governance, Business Process Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Sustainable Consumption and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainability Standards, Environment Health And Safety, Environment, Health Assessment, Health Disparities, Epidemiology, Environmental Science, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Pollution Prevention, Climate Change Mitigation, Problem Solving

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Digital Literacy: Introduction to Using Computers: Coursera
  • ACE Health Coach: American Council on Exercise
  • PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients: Johns Hopkins University
  • Azure AI and Healthcare Cloud Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
  • Ebola: Essential Knowledge for Health Professionals: University of Amsterdam
  • Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
  • Global Health and Humanitarianism: University of Manchester
  • Value-Based Care: Organizational Competencies: University of Houston
  • Searching for the Grand Paris: Sciences Po

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