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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

    Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainability Reporting, Energy and Utilities, Occupational Safety And Health, Water Sustainability, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Water Resource Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Cost Benefit Analysis, Return On Investment, Goal Setting

    4.7
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    106 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Supervision du raisonnement clinique

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Supervision, Patient Evaluation, Train The Trainer, Mentorship, Clinical Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, Healthcare Ethics, Constructive Feedback, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Teamwork

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Pediatrics, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Clinical Nutrition, Immunology, Patient Positioning, Food Safety and Sanitation, Endocrinology, Biochemistry

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    TBMs,Pile Rigs,Cranes & Hauling Vehicles

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Construction, Civil Engineering, Equipment Design, Structural Engineering, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Safety Standards, Construction Management, Safety Assurance, Mechanical Engineering, Facility Management and Maintenance, Hydraulics

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Michigan Sport-Related Concussion Training Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Injury Prevention, Emergency Medicine, Safety Training, Neurology, School Psychology, Long Term Care, Emergency Response

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Patient-centered Care, Process Design, Business Process Improvement, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Systems, Business Writing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Innovation, Entrepreneurship

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    169 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Competencias digitales. Conceptos y herramientas básicas

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Operating Systems, Computer Literacy, digital literacy, File Management, Data Security, Email Security, Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Computer Networking, Safety and Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    722 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Utrecht University

    Clinical Epidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Patient Treatment, Risk Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    381 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Animal Welfare in the Clinic

    Skills you'll gain: Anesthesiology, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Pre-Anesthetic Assessment, Pain Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Stress Management, Preventative Care, Perioperative Care, Operating Room (OR), Clinical Practices, Patient Positioning, Clinical Nutrition, Behavioral Health, Patient Observation, Behavior Management, Long Term Care

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    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Public Involvement in Research

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Methodologies, Program Evaluation, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Case Studies, Data Collection, Patient Communication, Social Impact

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Health Care IT: Challenges and Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Health Informatics, Health Care Administration, Health Information Management, Telehealth, Medical Devices, Electronic Medical Record, Computerized Physician Order Entry, Clinical Documentation, Interoperability, Patient-centered Care, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    494 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes: University of Colorado System
  • Supervision du raisonnement clinique: University of Geneva
  • Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • TBMs,Pile Rigs,Cranes & Hauling Vehicles: L&T EduTech
  • Michigan Sport-Related Concussion Training Certification : University of Michigan
  • Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Competencias digitales. Conceptos y herramientas básicas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Clinical Epidemiology: Utrecht University
  • Animal Welfare in the Clinic: The University of Edinburgh
  • Guided Imagery: University of Minnesota

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