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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Revenue Cycle, Billing, and Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Denial Management, Patient Registration, Revenue Cycle Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Payment Processing and Collection, CPT Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Billing, Revenue Management, Managed Care, Medicare, Medicaid

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lecturio

    Molecular and Cell Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Biology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Human Anatomy & Physiology II

    Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Respiration, Anatomy, Urology, Cardiology, Urinalysis, Patient Evaluation, Immunology, Hematology, Hemodynamics, Nephrology, Capillary, Gynecology, Physiology, Pathology, Clinical Nutrition, Medical Terminology, Biology, Lifelong Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Team Success through Cultural Awareness

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Personal Development, Virtual Teams, Workplace inclusivity, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Verbal Communication Skills, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Dealing With Ambiguity, Relationship Building, Safety Culture, Curiosity, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Enfermedad respiratoria crónica. Asma - EPOC

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Pulmonology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Laboratory Testing, Pathology, Pulmonary Function Testing, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Clinical Assessment, Preventative Care, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Treatment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Immersify

    Digestive Dynamics: Understanding the GI System

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, General Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Terminology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Verification And Validation, System Requirements, Control Systems, Automation, Network Model, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Analysis, Systems Design, Model Evaluation, Real-Time Operating Systems, Simulations, Linear Algebra, Robotics, Differential Equations, Computer Science, Safety Assurance, Artificial Intelligence

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    A Public Health Approach to Hearing Loss and Aging

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Disparities, Epidemiology, Medicare, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Care, Long Term Care, Health Systems, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication Disorders, Patient-centered Care, Disabilities

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sports Turf Management: Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Grading (Landscape), Land Management, Property Maintenance, Facility Management and Maintenance, Facility Management, Traffic Flow Optimization, Environment and Resource Management, Safety Standards

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Epidemiology, Laboratory Testing, Medical Devices, Microbiology, Urology, Health Technology, Gynecology, Clinical Practices, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Innovation

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Moving the Needle at Work: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, People Management, Emotional Intelligence, Disabilities, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Safety Culture, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Communication

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Geometric and Traffic Aspects of Highway

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Civil Engineering, Stormwater Management, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Construction, Safety Standards, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Revenue Cycle, Billing, and Coding : Johns Hopkins University
  • Molecular and Cell Biology: Lecturio
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology II: Rice University
  • Team Success through Cultural Awareness: University of Colorado System
  • Enfermedad respiratoria crónica. Asma - EPOC: Universidad de los Andes
  • Digestive Dynamics: Understanding the GI System : Immersify
  • Foundations of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • A Public Health Approach to Hearing Loss and Aging: Johns Hopkins University
  • Sports Turf Management: Best Practices: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections: Johns Hopkins University

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