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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

    Python for Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Forecasting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Advanced Study of Protection Schemes and Switchgear

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electric Power Systems, High Voltage, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks

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    32 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics for Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Informed Consent, Medical Privacy, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Life Sciences, Personal Injury Law, Case Law, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Case Studies

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    161 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Strategies for Heavy Lifting

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction, Engineering Management, Equipment Design, Construction Management, Engineering Practices, Hydraulics, Architecture and Construction, Mechanics, Safety Standards, Engineering, General Construction and Construction Labor, Engineering Calculations, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Transportation Operations

    4.6
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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, Public Health, Safety Standards, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Health Policy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Community Health, Risk Analysis, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    414 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    إدارة الفعاليات | Events Management

    Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Event Planning, Event Marketing, Advertising, Safety and Security, Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Promotional Strategies, Budget Management, Expense Management, Program Evaluation, Human Resources Management and Planning, Return On Investment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Antibióticos ¿cuándo, cómo y para qué?

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Medical Prescription, Pharmacotherapy, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, Public Health, Microbiology, Community Health, Patient Education And Counseling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Simulación en ciencias de la salud

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Medical Devices, Virtual Environment, Learning Theory, Clinical Assessment, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Patient Treatment, Medical Equipment and Technology, Instructional Design, Interactive Learning, Patient Communication, Learning Strategies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Healthcare Data Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Health Informatics, Data Dictionary, Health Systems, Metadata Management, Health Care, Data Mapping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Value-Based Care, Health Information Management, Taxonomy, Care Coordination, Data Literacy, Clinical Data Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Data Quality, Medical Terminology, Big Data, Interoperability, Data Storage

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Intro to AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, OpenAI API, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Programming, Key Management

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    109 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    AI for Health & Nursing

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Nurse Education, Generative AI Agents, Clinical Informatics, Nursing Process, Clinical Data Management, Nursing, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing Care, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Nursing Practices, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Basic Patient Care, Business Acumen, Physiology, Business

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Khalifa University

    Environmental Protection and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Management Systems, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Emergency Response, Regulatory Compliance, Hazard Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Risk Management, Waste Minimization

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Python for Data Analytics: DeepLearning.AI
  • Advanced Study of Protection Schemes and Switchgear: L&T EduTech
  • Genomics for Law: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Strategies for Heavy Lifting: L&T EduTech
  • Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change: Johns Hopkins University
  • إدارة الفعاليات | Events Management: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Antibióticos ¿cuándo, cómo y para qué?: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Simulación en ciencias de la salud: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Healthcare Data Literacy: University of California, Davis
  • Intro to AI Engineering: Scrimba

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