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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.


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Popular Patient Safety Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado System

    Software Requirements Prioritization: Risk Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Security Requirements Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risking, User Requirements Documents, Scalability, Verification And Validation, Software Visualization, Safety and Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Faster Together, Enhancing the Recruitment of Marginalized Communities in Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Informed Consent, Clinical Research, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Outreach, Clinical Trials, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Clinical Research Ethics, Research, Healthcare Ethics, Diversity Awareness, Community Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Rapport Building, Patient Referral, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    107 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Michigan

    Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Health, Public Health, Environmental Laws, Environmental Regulations, Health Systems, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Science, Epidemiology, Environmental Issue, Environmental Monitoring, Health Policy, Personal protective equipment, Risk Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    117 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Enfermedad respiratoria crónica. Asma - EPOC

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Pulmonology, Patient Education And Counseling, Pulmonary Function Testing, Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy, Oxygen Therapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Clinical Assessment, Preventative Care, Patient Treatment, Medication Therapy Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Issues in Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI, Data Security, Data Science, Medical Privacy, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity Awareness, Case Studies

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computing, Ethics, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Diversity Awareness, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Automation, Robotics, Cultural Diversity, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Emerging Technologies

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Selective Laser Sintering and Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Equipment Design, Manufacturing and Production, Systems Of Measurement, Process Analysis, Process Control, Materials science, Laboratory Testing, Safety Training

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Colorado System

    AI for Healthcare Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Agentic systems, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Agentic Workflows, Data Governance, AI Enablement, Health Systems, Machine Learning Methods, Health Informatics, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, Digital Transformation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Generative AI Agents, Machine Learning, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Information Technology, Information Systems

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    Lecture Series for Preventing and Controlling COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Public Health, Hand Hygiene, Personal protective equipment, Diagnostic Tests, Intensive Care Medicine, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Radiology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    360 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Toronto

    Inclusive Analytic Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Analytical Skills, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Research, Focus Group, Correlation Analysis, Diversity and Inclusion, Surveys, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Analysis, Probability, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    E

    Emory University

    Communicating During Global Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Media and Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Risk Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    362 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Piling Construction and practices

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Engineering, Product Testing, Structural Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Building Codes, Construction Inspection, Construction Management, Process Validation, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Safety Standards, Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Software Requirements Prioritization: Risk Analysis: University of Colorado System
  • Faster Together, Enhancing the Recruitment of Marginalized Communities in Clinical Trials: Vanderbilt University
  • Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health: University of Michigan
  • Enfermedad respiratoria crónica. Asma - EPOC: Universidad de los Andes
  • Ethical Issues in Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Computing, Ethics, and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Selective Laser Sintering and Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion: Arizona State University
  • AI for Healthcare Systems: University of Colorado System
  • Lecture Series for Preventing and Controlling COVID-19: Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Inclusive Analytic Techniques: University of Toronto

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