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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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    L&T EduTech

    Field concreting

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Inspection, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Plant Operations and Management, Safety Assurance, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Production Process, Laboratory Testing, Engineering Calculations, Analytical Testing, Test Equipment

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents and Agentic AI Architecture in Python

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, LangChain, OpenAI API, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, AI Security, Large Language Modeling, Business Logic, File I/O, Transaction Processing, Document Management, Persona Development, Coordination, Plan Execution

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    110 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Safety and Security, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Media and Communications, Public Health, Vulnerability, Community Development, Cultural Diversity

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    224 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

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    137 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Grundlagen der Unfallchirurgie

    Skills you'll gain: Orthopedics, Trauma Care, Neurology, Critical Care, Surgical Suturing, Wound Care, Surgery, Emergency Medical Services, Human Musculoskeletal System, Treatment Planning, Anatomy, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Clinical Assessment, Epidemiology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    107 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Creating a Workplace People Want to Be

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Stress Management, Organizational Leadership, Occupational Safety And Health, Employee Performance Management, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Strategic Leadership, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Resilience, Mental Health, Communication

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Simulación en ciencias de la salud

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Recognizing Others, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Occupational Health, Teamwork, Stress Management, Employee Engagement, Mental Health, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Crisis Management, Empathy, Workplace inclusivity, Occupational Safety And Health, Human Resource Policies, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Communication, Leadership and Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Batteries and Electric Vehicles

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Standards, Environmental Regulations, Electrical Power, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Reliability, Environmental Issue, Materials science, Manufacturing and Production, Emerging Technologies

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    109 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Conflict Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Empathy, Safety Culture, Communication, Advocacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos

    Skills you'll gain: Family Planning, Gynecology, Patient Education And Counseling, Maternal Health, Contraindication, Oncology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Preventative Care, Endocrinology, Health Education, Pharmacology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    223 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Field concreting: L&T EduTech
  • AI Agents and Agentic AI Architecture in Python: Vanderbilt University
  • Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication: The State University of New York
  • Introduction to Ambulatory Healthcare Management: Johns Hopkins University
  • Grundlagen der Unfallchirurgie: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Intro to AI Engineering: Scrimba
  • Creating a Workplace People Want to Be: University of Alberta
  • Simulación en ciencias de la salud: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace: University of Alberta
  • Batteries and Electric Vehicles: Arizona State University

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