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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 Colorado System

    Medical Emergencies: CPR, Toxicology, and Wilderness

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency and Intensive Care, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator, Emergency Medicine, First Aid, Patient Advocacy, Acute Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nephrology, Pharmacology, Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Physiology, Substance Abuse, Anatomy

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    535 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Quality and Safety in Ambulatory Healthcare Management

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Systems, Safety Assurance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Healthcare Project Management, Risk Management, Project Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Incident Management, Strategic Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Novartis

    Introduction to Good Clinical Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Informed Consent, Clinical Data Management, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Patient Education And Counseling, Drug Development, Health Equity, Risk Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    471 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践)

    Skills you'll gain: Health Education, Health Technology, Nurse Education, Nursing Care, Nursing, Nursing Management, Health Promotion, Nursing Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Clinic Communication: Emails and Memos

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Medical Office Procedures, Business Correspondence, Internal Communications, Business Writing, Strategic Communication, Writing, Patient Safety, Business Communication, Communication, Professionalism, Organizational Skills, Prioritization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Encryption, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Medical Records, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Patient Safety

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    450 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    ISC2 Healthcare Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Risk Management, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Data Management, Information Privacy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Risk Mitigation, Security Management, Risk Analysis, Health Care, Patient Safety, Security Awareness, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Security Controls

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data and Electronic Health Records

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Management, Data Integrity, Health Information Management, Data Quality, Health Informatics, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Personally Identifiable Information, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Clinical Documentation, Data Security

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Geneva

    Violence Against Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Safety, Health Care, Patient Advocacy, Health Systems, Legal Risk, Community Health, Hospital Experience, Safety and Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Risk Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Niel Asher Education

    Essentials of Acupuncture: Theory & Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Cleanliness, Manual Therapy, Healthcare Ethics, Anatomy, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Patient Communication, Medication Therapy Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Colorado System

    Medical Emergencies: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pharmacology, Airway Management, Cardiology, Medication Administration, Medical Emergency, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Critical Care, Health Assessment, Mental Status Examination, Vital Signs, Anatomy, Physiology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    812 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Medical Terminology, Vital Signs, Clinical Practices, Clinical Experience, Patient Communication, Patient Safety, Medication Administration, English Language

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Medical Emergencies: CPR, Toxicology, and Wilderness: University of Colorado System
  • Quality and Safety in Ambulatory Healthcare Management: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Good Clinical Practice: Novartis
  • 《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践): Peking University
  • Clinic Communication: Emails and Memos: Coursera
  • Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance: Johns Hopkins University
  • ISC2 Healthcare Certificate: ISC2
  • Data and Electronic Health Records: Johns Hopkins University
  • Violence Against Healthcare: University of Geneva
  • Essentials of Acupuncture: Theory & Practice: Niel Asher Education

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