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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


  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Academic Research Types and Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Research, Higher Education, Research Methodologies, Research Design, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Student Engagement, Safety and Security, Innovation

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Sustainable Architecture, Pollution Prevention, Health And Safety Standards, Hazard Analysis, Occupational Hygiene, Environment Health And Safety, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Materials science, Health Disparities, Environmental Issue, Risk Analysis, Endocrinology

    4.7 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Design of Power Distribution for Highrise Building

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Safety, Engineering Practices, Building Services Engineering, Low Voltage, Building Design, Electrical Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Building Codes, Estimation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Clinical Biomechanics of the Upper and Lower Body

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Rehabilitation, Exercise Therapy, Injury Prevention, Exercise Science, Physical Therapy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Patient Evaluation, Orthopedics, Athletic Training, Treatment Planning, Mechanics, Preventative Care, Pain Management, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment, Human Relations Movement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Epidemiology, Injury Prevention, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Counseling, Preventative Care, Medical Prescription, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacology, Public Policies, Rehabilitation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health, Treatment Planning, Patient Communication, Advocacy

    4.8 stars, 51 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (51) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    ASME B31 Series and Pipeline Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Petroleum Industry, Building Codes, Civil Engineering, Oil and Gas, Construction Inspection, Construction, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Safety Standards, General Construction and Construction Labor, Manufacturing Standards, Mechanical Design, Design Specifications, Materials science

    4.4 stars, 43 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (43) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Privacy and Protection Standards

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Loss Prevention, Data Management, Security Controls, Customer Data Management, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Regulatory Requirements, Computer Security Incident Management, Safety Culture, Incident Response

    4.7 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lecturio

    Microbiology Foundations

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

    4.8 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Heavy Manufacturing Process and System

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Hydraulics, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Mechanical Engineering, Equipment Design, Machine Controls, Process Control, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Thermal Management, Engineering Tolerance, Failure Analysis, Robotics, Materials science, Automation, Quality Assurance

    4.9 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Nursing Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing Management, Nursing Administration, Teamwork, Leadership, Clinical Nursing, Team Collaboration, Nursing Practices, Nursing, Collaboration, Patient Safety, Initiative and Leadership, Mentorship, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Patient-centered Care, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Issues in Computing Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Medical Privacy, Machine Learning, Clinical Research Ethics, Automation, Robotics, Medical Science and Research, Health Information Management, Emerging Technologies, Medical Devices, Health Technology, Safety Assurance, Digital Transformation, Case Studies

    4.9 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Healthcare Career Explorer: Registered Nurse (RN)

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Administration, Basic Patient Care, Direct Patient Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Nursing, Nursing, Clinical Leadership, Basic Nursing Skills, Nursing Administration, Care Coordination, Nursing Basics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular patient safety courses

  • Academic Research Types and Methods: University of California, Davis
  • Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Design of Power Distribution for Highrise Building: L&T EduTech
  • Clinical Biomechanics of the Upper and Lower Body: Niel Asher Education
  • Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers: University of Michigan
  • ASME B31 Series and Pipeline Construction: L&T EduTech
  • Data Privacy and Protection Standards: Coursera
  • Microbiology Foundations: Lecturio
  • Heavy Manufacturing Process and System: L&T EduTech
  • Introduction to Nursing Leadership: Coursera

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