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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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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Gestión hospitalaria centrada en el paciente

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Financial Analysis, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Decision-Making, Social Impact

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    NASM Personal Fitness Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Smart Goals, Health Assessment, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutritional Assessment, Respiration, Physiology, Neurology, Automated External Defibrillator, Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Coaching, Health And Wellness Coaching

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Microbiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Internal Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Bloodborne Pathogens, Laboratory Testing, Water Resources, Neurology, Public Health, Sanitation, Immunology, Biology, Case Studies, Patient Treatment, Health Care, Clinical Assessment

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Immersify

    Interactive 3D Anatomy & Physiology: A Gamified Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Human Musculoskeletal System, Cardiology, Respiratory Care, Pulmonology, Hemodynamics, Clinical Practices, Cell Biology, Physiology, Oxygen Therapy, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Nephrology, Orthopedics, Pulmonary Function Testing, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Kinesiology, Interactive Learning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Cleveland Clinic

    Machine Learning in Healthcare: Foundations and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Informatics, Applied Machine Learning, Clinical Informatics, Health Care, Supervised Learning, Clinical Experience, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Reinforcement Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    How to Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

    Skills you'll gain: Standard Operating Procedure, Operational Efficiency, Lean Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Operations Management, Safety Standards, Occupational Safety And Health, Process Management, Process Optimization, Workforce Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Control, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Siemens

    Basics of Robotics

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Standards, Robotics, Electrical Safety, Mechanical Design, Automation, Control Systems, Manufacturing and Production, Performance Testing, Human Machine Interfaces, Computer Programming, Programming Principles

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Emergency Response, Personal protective equipment, Public Health, Community Health, Mental Health, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Education and Support, Education and Training, Policy Development, Interpersonal Communications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic.

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Medical Imaging, Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Radiology, General Surgery, Physiology, Clinical Assessment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Terminology

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Fundamentos del uso seguro de medicamentos para el hogar

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Prescription, Drug Interaction, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Administration, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacology, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care, Geriatrics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Design & Present Responsible AI Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Technical Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Stakeholder Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies, Accountability, Risk Mitigation, Governance, Design, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Management, Project Documentation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Health Information Technology Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Medical Record, Clinical Informatics, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Decision Support Systems, Technical Support, End User Training and Support, Patient Registration, Databases, Change Control, Interoperability, Authentications

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Gestión hospitalaria centrada en el paciente: Universidades Anáhuac
  • NASM Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases: Duke University
  • Interactive 3D Anatomy & Physiology: A Gamified Experience: Immersify
  • Machine Learning in Healthcare: Foundations and Applications: Cleveland Clinic
  • How to Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Coursera
  • Basics of Robotics: Siemens
  • Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
  • Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic. : Universiteit Leiden
  • Fundamentos del uso seguro de medicamentos para el hogar: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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