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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


  • Y

    Yale University

    Visualizing the Living Body: Diagnostic Imaging

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Radiology, Medical Imaging, Radiography, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Medical Ultrasonography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Tests, Neurology, Image Analysis, Anatomy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    379 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    L&T EduTech

    Formwork for concreting

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Engineering, Building Codes, Construction Management, Building Information Modeling, Construction Estimating, Cost Estimation, Structural Engineering, Commercial Construction, Blueprint Reading, Architectural Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Construction Inspection, Safety Standards, Technical Drawing, Structural Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Failure Analysis, Safety Assurance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Minnesota

    Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Mindfulness, Manual Therapy, Treatment Planning, Clinical Practices, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health, Patient Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    The State University of New York

    Leadership for Public Health Crises

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Emergency Response, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Crisis Intervention, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Interviewing Skills, Safety and Security, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Health

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    283 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    C

    Columbia University

    HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Social/Peer Perspective)

    Skills you'll gain: Care Coordination, Value-Based Care, Patient-centered Care, Health Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Technology, Health Care, Risk Management, Patient Education and Support, Patient Advocacy, Telehealth, Community and Social Work, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Caregiving, Geriatrics, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Stress Management, Health Policy, Mental and Behavioral Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    315 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    L

    L&T EduTech

    Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Substation, Electrical Equipment, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Safety, Plant Operations and Management, Three-Phase, High Voltage, Applied Mathematics, Automation Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Low Voltage, Electrical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Telecommunications, Matlab, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    240 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Acute and Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Comprehensive Review

    Skills you'll gain: Surgery, Chronic Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Medical Management, Infectious Diseases, Anatomy, Pathology, Clinical Practices, Pharmacotherapy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    677 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Privacy Law and Data Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Data Management, Data Sharing, Incident Response, Governance, Risk Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    830 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Council on Foreign Relations

    Global Affairs Explained: Managing the International System

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Negotiation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Cataract Surgery

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Preparation, Anesthesiology, Surgery, Patient Evaluation, Perioperative Care, Operating Room (OR), Patient Education And Counseling, Informed Consent, Medical Equipment and Technology, Patient Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    278 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Voice Disorders: What Patients and Professionals Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Physiology, Clinical Assessment, Surgery, Anatomy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    217 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Visualizing the Living Body: Diagnostic Imaging: Yale University
  • Formwork for concreting: L&T EduTech
  • Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care: University of Minnesota
  • Leadership for Public Health Crises: The State University of New York
  • HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Social/Peer Perspective): Columbia University
  • Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies: Johns Hopkins University
  • Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection: L&T EduTech
  • Acute and Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Comprehensive Review: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Privacy Law and Data Protection: University of Pennsylvania
  • Global Affairs Explained: Managing the International System: Council on Foreign Relations

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