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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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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI For Medical Treatment

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Clinical Trials, Treatment Planning, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Patient Treatment, AI Personalization, Machine Learning, Text Mining, Health Informatics, Medical Terminology, Natural Language Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    531 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Osmosis

    COVID-19: What You Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Public Health, Epidemiology, Primary Care, Diagnostic Tests, Health Care, Critical Care, Personal protective equipment, Patient Evaluation, Maternal Health, Clinical Practices, Community Health

    4.8
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    7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Emergency Response, Patient Evaluation, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests, Microbiology, Media and Communications, Molecular Biology, Pathology

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    223 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Pain Management, Patient Referral, Clinical Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    230 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    The Basics of Trauma Surgery

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Orthopedics, Wound Care, Surgical Suturing, Surgery, Neurology, Injury Prevention, Emergency Medicine, Triage, Rehabilitation, Critical Care, Acute Care, Diagnostic Radiology, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment, Medical Imaging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    247 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Hearing Loss in Children

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Pediatrics, Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Patient Evaluation, Child Health, Disabilities, Childhood Education and Development, Public Health, Child Development, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Special Education, Clinical Assessment, Patient Referral, Anatomy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    238 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Teaching, Patient Education And Counseling, Learning Theory, Health Education, Digital pedagogy, Learning Styles, Clinical Assessment, Creativity, Technology Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    539 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    How to be a People Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, People Management, Rapport Building, Leadership, Occupational Safety And Health, Communication, Collaboration, Strategic Leadership, Stress Management, Empathy, Employee Engagement, Mental Health, Employee Coaching, Active Listening, Culture Transformation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Building Diverse, Inclusive, and Safe Workplaces

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Active Listening, Diversity Awareness, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Social Skills, People Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Employee Engagement, Professionalism, Empowerment, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    176 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Drug Commercialization

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Commercialization, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Intellectual Property, Sales Strategy, Clinical Trials, Portfolio Management, Strategic Partnership, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing Strategies, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Journalism, the future, and you!

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, International Relations, Interviewing Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Podcasting, Storytelling, Safety and Security, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Diversity Awareness, Business Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    379 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Sustainable Construction in a Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Construction, Materials Management, Procurement, Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Engineering, Systems Thinking, Waste Minimization, Health And Safety Standards, Innovation

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AI For Medical Treatment: DeepLearning.AI
  • COVID-19: What You Need to Know: Osmosis
  • Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19: Imperial College London
  • Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare: University of Minnesota
  • The Basics of Trauma Surgery: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Hearing Loss in Children: University of Michigan
  • Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education: University of Michigan
  • How to be a People Leader: University of Alberta
  • Building Diverse, Inclusive, and Safe Workplaces: Coursera
  • Drug Commercialization : University of California San Diego

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