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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 Minnesota

    Guided Imagery

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Treatment Planning, Music, Education Software and Technology, Patient Evaluation, Mindfulness, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Verbal Communication Skills, Mental Health Therapies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    220 reviews

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    University of Colorado System

    Supporting Parents of a Newborn Baby

    Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Child Health, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Family Support, Parent Communication, Child Development, Diversity Awareness, Mental Health, Relationship Building

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    197 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Ambulatory Healthcare Management

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Practice Management, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Patient Flow, Primary Care, Health Systems, Urgent Care, Telehealth, Human Resources, Financial Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    141 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Lymphoedema: Monitoring & Intervention After Breast Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Clinical Assessment, Rehabilitation, Health Assessment, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Clinical Monitoring, Physiology, Anatomy, Research, Risk Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Supervision du raisonnement clinique

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Supervision, Supervision, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Practices, Clinical Assessment, Train The Trainer, Professional Development, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Constructive Feedback, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Fire Protection System

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Inspection, Building Codes, System Requirements, Safety Standards, Facility Management and Maintenance, Hazard Analysis, Hydraulics, Plumbing, Water Resources, Chemistry, Design Specifications, Engineering Calculations, Technical Standard

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · 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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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Construction Management Field Operations and Admin Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Project Controls, Construction Estimating, Project Schedules, Change Control, Contract Management, Timelines, Occupational Safety And Health, Scheduling, Project Coordination, Project Documentation, Project Planning, Communication Planning, Safety Assurance, Cost Control, Arbitration

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Nursing Process, Perioperative Care, Basic Nursing Skills, Nursing Care, Nursing Management, Health Assessment, Nursing, Oncology, Clinical Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Global Quality Maternal and Newborn Care

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Midwifery, Child Health, Postpartum Care, Prenatal Care, Health Disparities, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Primary Care, Dignity in Care, Social and Human Services, Patient-centered Care, Health Policy, Cultural Responsiveness, Advocacy, Education and Training

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    257 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Environment Health And Safety, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Health Systems, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Emergency Response, Health Assessment, Governance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    105 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Natural Gas Production and Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Control, Production Process, Manufacturing and Production, Safety Standards, Materials science, Equipment Design, Environmental Regulations, Engineering Calculations, Facility Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Guided Imagery: University of Minnesota
  • Supporting Parents of a Newborn Baby: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Ambulatory Healthcare Management: Johns Hopkins University
  • Lymphoedema: Monitoring & Intervention After Breast Cancer: Macquarie University
  • Supervision du raisonnement clinique: University of Geneva
  • Fire Protection System: L&T EduTech
  • Simulación en ciencias de la salud: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Construction Management Field Operations and Admin Tools: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理): Peking University
  • Global Quality Maternal and Newborn Care: Yale University

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