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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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    L&T EduTech

    Pavement Construction Practices (IRC and MoRTH)

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Inspection, Building Codes, Construction Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Practices, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Laboratory Testing, Plant Operations and Management, Safety Standards

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Learning from the experiences of caregivers with chronic conditions

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Case Studies, Patient-centered Care, Compassion, Chronic Diseases, Empathy, Organizational Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Hexavalent Chromium: Regulations, Risks, and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety And Health, Hazard Analysis, Chemistry, Safety Culture, Safety Training, Compliance Management, Environment Health And Safety, Mitigation, Environmental Regulations, Pollution Prevention, Risk Management, Water Quality, Personal protective equipment, Sustainable Technologies, Quality Assessment, Leadership, Program Evaluation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Derechos y salud en la era digital: protección e incidencia

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Data Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Social and Human Services, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Social Sciences, Community and Social Work, Digital Communications, World History, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Creational Design Patterns in Modern C++

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, C++ (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Maintainability, Prototyping, Database Application

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)

    GLP-1 Medication Support Course for Fitness Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Medical Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Medical Prescription, Health And Wellness Coaching, Exercise Science, Healthcare Ethics, Collaboration, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation, Medication Therapy Management, Health Care, Nutrition and Diet, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Coaching, Health Education, Nutritional Assessment, Human Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Underground Metros Shafts and Caverns

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Engineering Analysis, Building Codes, Engineering Practices, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Drawings, Safety Standards, Simulation and Simulation Software

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Cognitive Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Crisis Management, Workplace inclusivity, Occupational Safety And Health, Human Resource Policies, Employee Engagement, Stress Management, Communication, Resilience, Empathy, Diversity and Inclusion, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Aspectos conceptuales y operativos de la Telesalud

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Technology, Health Care, Patient Treatment, Patient-centered Care, Remote Access Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Virtual Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Artificial Intelligence Industrial Control Systems Security

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, AI Security, Network Security, Responsible AI, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Information Systems Security, Threat Modeling, Firewall, Network Protocols, Data Ethics, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrum Alliance

    Introduction to Agile Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Employee Coaching, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Team Management, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Culture Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Business Transformation, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Management Consulting, Business, Communication, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Family Spirit Nurture

    Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Child Health, Nutrition Education, Maternal Health, Motivational Interviewing, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling, Caregiving, Mental Health, Family Support, Stress Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Sensitivity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Pavement Construction Practices (IRC and MoRTH): L&T EduTech
  • Learning from the experiences of caregivers with chronic conditions: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Hexavalent Chromium: Regulations, Risks, and Sustainability: Coursera
  • Derechos y salud en la era digital: protección e incidencia: Universidad de los Andes
  • Creational Design Patterns in Modern C++: Packt
  • GLP-1 Medication Support Course for Fitness Professionals: ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)
  • Underground Metros Shafts and Caverns : L&T EduTech
  • Cognitive Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace : University of Alberta
  • Aspectos conceptuales y operativos de la Telesalud: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Artificial Intelligence Industrial Control Systems Security: Johns Hopkins University

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