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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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    The University of Edinburgh

    Sit Less, Get Active

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Health, Health Education, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Exercise Science, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Health, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Occupational Health, Chronic Diseases

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Introduction to Breast Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Mammography, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Diagnostic Tests, Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Care Management, Preventative Care, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Biology, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Molecular Biology

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic.

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Medical Imaging, Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Radiology, General Surgery, Physiology, Clinical Assessment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Terminology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding Cancer Metastasis

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Oncology, Cell Biology, Biology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Intro to Managing Ethics in the Workplace & Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care Administration, Patient Safety, Decision Making, Risk Management, Critical Thinking, Conflict Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Hearing Loss

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Pathology, Medical Terminology, Physiology, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    488 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Siemens

    Basics of Robotics

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Standards, Robotics, Electrical Safety, Mechanical Design, Automation, Control Systems, Manufacturing and Production, Performance Testing, Human Machine Interfaces, Computer Programming, Programming Principles

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Psychological Evaluations, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Neurology, Cultural Diversity, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology, Patient Evaluation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Computer Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, digital literacy, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Software Development Methodologies, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Productivity, Safety and Security, Process Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 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, Personal protective equipment, Public Health, Community Health, Mental Health, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Education and Support, Education and Training, Policy Development, Interpersonal Communications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Nutrición y entrenamiento deportivo: activos de innovación

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Coaching, Athletic Training, Physical Stamina, Exercise Science, Performance Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Leadership, Automation, Teamwork, Performance Reporting, Injury Prevention, AI Personalization, Collaboration, Innovation, Data Management, Technology Solutions, Health Technology, Communication

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Translating Research to Patients

    Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Research, Health Policy, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Sit Less, Get Active: The University of Edinburgh
  • Introduction to Breast Cancer: Yale University
  • Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic. : Universiteit Leiden
  • Understanding Cancer Metastasis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Intro to Managing Ethics in the Workplace & Marketplace: Northeastern University
  • Introduction to Hearing Loss: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Basics of Robotics: Siemens
  • Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma: American Psychological Association
  • Introduction to Computer Information Systems: University of California, Irvine
  • Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University

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