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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


  • 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

  • D

    Duke University

    Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Stress Management, Resilience, Optimism, Crisis Intervention, Occupational Health, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Injury Prevention, Case Studies, Health Promotion, Recognizing Others, Self-Awareness, Needs Assessment

    ★ 4.8 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    ISC2

    Information Technologies and Security in Healthcare Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Management, Health Care, Health Informatics, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Information Systems Security, Information Privacy, Data Storage Technologies, Information Management, Data Security, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Cloud Standards, Information Technology

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Nebraska

    High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities

    Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Infection Control, Equipment decontamination, Infectious Diseases, Stress First Aid, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Patient Flow, Epidemiology, Public Health, Mental Health, Media and Communications, Behavioral Health

    ★ 4.7 (138) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Immersify

    Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Patient Assistance, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education and Support, Patient Evaluation, Direct Patient Care, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Communication, Clinical Experience, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.6 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Lecturio

    Nursing Professionalism

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Leadership, Patient Advocacy, Patient Safety, Nursing, Nursing Process, Medical Privacy, Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Direct Patient Care, Nursing Practices, Clinical Practices, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Accountability, Risk Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    ISC2

    Privacy and Security for Healthcare Organizations​

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Security Strategy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Information Privacy, Security Awareness, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Health Information Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Sharing, Security Strategy, Authorization (Computing), Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Patient Outcomes: Communicate with Clarity

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, Communication, Communication Strategies, Patient Education and Support, AI literacy, Empathy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Take the Lead on Healthcare Quality Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Project Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Clinical Leadership, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Patient-centered Care, Team Management, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Organizational Change

    ★ 4.5 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Empower Patients: Autonomy Through Simulation and Role-Play

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Healthcare Ethics, Decision Making, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Discussion Facilitation, Train The Trainer, Empowerment, Instructional Design, Instructional Strategies, Empathy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Managing Processes to Improve Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Medical Management, Preventative Care, Practice Management, Case Management, Utilization Management, Interoperability, Primary Care, Health Informatics, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Data Management, Health Education

    ★ 4.7 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Lecturio

    Special Communication Situations in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Telehealth, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Communication, Spanish Language, Empathy, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Communication Strategies, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Language Competency, Professionalism, Relationship Building, Emotional Intelligence, Composure

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Respectful Communication: Improve Patient Outcomes: Coursera
  • Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool: Duke University
  • Information Technologies and Security in Healthcare Settings: ISC2
  • High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities: University of Nebraska
  • Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments: Immersify
  • Nursing Professionalism: Lecturio
  • Privacy and Security for Healthcare Organizations​: ISC2
  • Patient Outcomes: Communicate with Clarity: Coursera
  • Take the Lead on Healthcare Quality Improvement: Case Western Reserve University
  • Empower Patients: Autonomy Through Simulation and Role-Play: Coursera

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