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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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    University of Toronto

    Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Geriatrics, Caregiving, Nursing Homes, Dignity in Care, Home Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Psychosocial Assessments, Care Management, Substance Abuse, Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Cultural Sensitivity, Behavior Management, Needs Assessment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Infrastructure Security, Safety and Security, Identity and Access Management, Governance, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Airway Management, Critical Care, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Therapy, Intensive Care Medicine, Intensive Care Unit, Mechanical Ventilation, Nursing Care, Acute Care, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Anesthesiology, Oxygen Therapy, Infection Control, Personal protective equipment, Pharmacology, Patient Communication

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    201 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Leading with Impact: Psychology, Diversity, and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Workplace inclusivity, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Resilience, Business Transformation, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Culture Transformation, Leadership Development, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Empathy, Collaboration, Team Management, Leadership, Communication

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Medical Terminology II

    Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Medical Terminology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Endocrinology, Hematology, Anatomy, Immunology, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    209 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Generative AI in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Clinical Documentation, LLM Application, Healthcare Ethics, Health Informatics, Treatment Planning, Diagnostic Radiology, Medical Imaging, Natural Language Processing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    How to be a People Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, People Management, Rapport Building, Leadership, Occupational Safety And Health, Communication, Collaboration, Strategic Leadership, Stress Management, Empathy, Employee Engagement, Mental Health, Employee Coaching, Active Listening, Culture Transformation

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Learn Interpersonal Psychotherapy

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Interpersonal Communications, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Rapport Building, Interactive Learning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Case Studies, Mental Health, Clinical Practices

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Gestión hospitalaria centrada en el paciente

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Patient-centered Care, Patient Flow, Patient Safety, Healthcare Ethics, Health Equity, Business Strategy, Community Health, Organizational Strategy, Financial Management, Business Modeling, Financial Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Ethics, Corporate Sustainability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Manejo moderno de la caries dental

    Skills you'll gain: Cavity Prevention, Dental Care, Oral and Dental Care, Dental Procedures, Dental Hygiene, Oral Health, Risk Analysis, Clinical Assessment, Nutrition and Diet

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Dermatology

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Medical Imaging, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Health Technology, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Coordination, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Patient Flow, Health Care, Telecommunications, Care Management, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Kinematics: Describing the Motions of Spacecraft

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Mechanics, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Verification And Validation, Advanced Mathematics, Algorithms

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach : University of Toronto
  • Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains: Kennesaw State University
  • Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Leading with Impact: Psychology, Diversity, and Change: Coursera
  • Medical Terminology II: Rice University
  • Introduction to Generative AI in Healthcare : Coursera
  • How to be a People Leader: University of Alberta
  • Learn Interpersonal Psychotherapy: University of Toronto
  • Gestión hospitalaria centrada en el paciente: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Manejo moderno de la caries dental: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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