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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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    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Dispensation, Pharmacist Assistance, Medical Prescription, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmacology, Patient Safety, Pharmacy, Medication Administration, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Pediatrics, Intravenous Therapy, Systems Of Measurement

    4.6
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    63 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Nursing Assistant Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Basic Patient Care, Patient Communication, Nursing Basics, Toileting, Dignity in Care, Medical Privacy, Oral Hygiene, Home Health Care, Nursing Homes, Personal Care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Johns Hopkins Medical Office Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Denial Management, Patient Registration, Care Management, Revenue Cycle Management, Practice Management, Organizational Change, Change Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Performance Review, Data Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Terminology, Human Resource Policies, Payment Processing and Collection, Medical Billing, Patient Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    285 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Wilderness First Aid

    Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Patient Evaluation, Trauma Care, Medical Emergency, Sanitation, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, First Aid, Patient Positioning, Patient Transport, Wound Care, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Treatment, Safety Assurance, Clinical Assessment, Environment Health And Safety, Triage, Acute Care, Emergency Response, Vital Signs

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    109 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Medical Devices, Statistical Analysis, Value-Based Care, Epidemiology, Utilization Management, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    96 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Immersify

    The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing Practices, Active Listening, Teamwork, Nursing, Patient-centered Care, Professionalism, Conflict Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication, Health Care, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Safety, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication, Physical Therapy, Substance Abuse, Mindfulness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    191 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Electronic Health Record/Reimbursement Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Payment Processing and Collection, Care Management, Patient Communication, Medical Coding, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Ethics, Medicare, Professional Development, Data Integrity, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Teamwork, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Conflict Management, Interoperability, Cultural Responsiveness, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Time Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    928 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Technician Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Asepsis, Pharmacy, Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Patient-centered Care, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacist Assistance, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Intravenous Therapy, Healthcare Ethics, Sterile Procedure, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pharmacy Operations, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Infectious Diseases

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Foundational Health Informatics and Marketspace

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Interoperability, Health Systems, Medical Records, Health Information Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Health Care, Medical Terminology, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Farmacovigilancia ocular

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Safety, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Medical Devices, Medical Equipment, Immunology, Risk Analysis, Clinical Assessment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    358 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Reimbursement

    Skills you'll gain: Claims Processing, Medical Coding, Medical Records, Health Information Management, Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials: MedCerts
  • Nursing Assistant Essentials: MedCerts
  • Johns Hopkins Medical Office Manager: Johns Hopkins University
  • Wilderness First Aid: University of Colorado System
  • Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career: Immersify
  • Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care: University of Colorado System
  • Electronic Health Record/Reimbursement Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Pharmacy Technician Intermediate: MedCerts
  • Foundational Health Informatics and Marketspace: Illinois Tech

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