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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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    Rice University

    Medical Terminology

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Medical History Documentation, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Endocrinology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Gynecology, Urology, Hematology, Anatomy, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Physiology, Communication

    4.9
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    976 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Personalized Nutrition, Policy, and Food Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutrition and Diet, Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Nutrition Education, AI Personalization, Food Safety and Sanitation, Policy Development, Clinical Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, Public Health, Regulatory Compliance, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Advocacy, Health Assessment, Health Technology, Microbiology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Communication Disorders, Neurology, School Psychology, Patient Evaluation, Disabilities, Special Education, Pediatrics, Child Development, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Occupational Therapy, Psychological Evaluations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    International Security Management

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Safety and Security, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Governance, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Clinical Trials Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Clinical Trials, Sample Size Determination, Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Trial Management Systems, Clinical Research, Data Quality, Quality Assurance, Data Entry, Case Report Forms, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Data Cleansing, Data Management, Regulatory Compliance, Data Integrity, Statistical Reporting, Informed Consent, Clinical Documentation, Data Collection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    576 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Predictive Models for Toxic Chemical Releases

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Safety Assurance, Process Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, End User Training and Support, Help Desk Support, Patient Communication, Health Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Technical Support, Information Technology, Health Information Management, Issue Tracking, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Privacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    762 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Symptom Management in Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Nursing Practices, Patient-centered Care, Basic Patient Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Assessment, Communication, Pharmacology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Diálisis peritoneal

    Skills you'll gain: Nephrology, Dialysis, Patient Education And Counseling, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Home Health Care, Nursing Care, Hand Hygiene, Clinical Nutrition, Asepsis, Anatomy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado System

    Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Student Support and Services, Parent Communication, Care Management, Health Education, First Aid, Patient Education and Support, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Nursing Care, Respiratory Care, Medication Administration, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    721 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Healthcare Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Systems, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Information Privacy, Primary Care, Health Care Administration, Health Information Management, Medicaid, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicare, Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Managed Care, Health Policy, Regulation and Legal Compliance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    601 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Medical Terminology: Rice University
  • Personalized Nutrition, Policy, and Food Regulations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School: University of Colorado System
  • International Security Management: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Clinical Trials Operations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Predictive Models for Toxic Chemical Releases: University of California, Davis
  • The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare: Johns Hopkins University
  • Symptom Management in Palliative Care: Stanford University
  • Diálisis peritoneal: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School: University of Colorado System

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