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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

    Formwork Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Structural Engineering, Blueprint Reading, Architectural Drawing, Safety Standards, Building Codes, Structural Analysis, Materials science

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Anticoagulación

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Contraindication, Drug Interaction, Medication Therapy Management, Perioperative Care, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Acute Care, Patient Treatment, Clinical Practices, Chronic Diseases, Risk Analysis

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Foundations of Modern Mining

    Skills you'll gain: Regulatory Requirements, Environmental Regulations, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Project Closure, Operations, Operational Analysis, Sustainable Engineering, Plant Operations and Management, Manufacturing Operations, Environment and Resource Management, Manufacturing and Production, Sustainable Development, Material Handling, Environment Health And Safety, Prospecting and Qualification, Environment

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    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Fluids, Transport, and Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Patient Evaluation, Immunology, Hematology, Hemodynamics, Capillary, Pathology, Physiology

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Planning of Metro Rail Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Electrical Systems, Public Works, Transportation Operations, Building Information Modeling, Construction Management, Architecture and Construction, Structural Engineering, Contract Management, Quality Assurance, Planning, Emerging Technologies, Safety and Security

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Manejo de Crisis Epilépticas y Promoción de la Inclusión Social

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Family Support, Diversity Awareness, Chronic Diseases, Care Management, Patient Education and Support, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Preventative Care, Patient Treatment, School Psychology, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Treatment Planning, Neurology, Pharmacotherapy

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Con gafas violeta: igualdad de gƩnero en la escuela

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Justice, Education and Training, Safety and Security

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Immersify

    Breath of Life: Exploring the Respiratory System

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Respiratory Care, Pulmonology, Pulmonary Function Testing, Physiology, Anatomy, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Medical Terminology, Radiography

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    ASME B31 Series and Pipeline Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Petroleum Industry, Building Codes, Civil Engineering, Oil and Gas, Construction Inspection, Construction, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Standards, Mechanical Design, Materials science, Engineering Analysis

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    El rol docente del mƩdico residente

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Clinical Supervision, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Patient Education And Counseling, Leadership, Public Speaking, Medical Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Train The Trainer, Clinical Practices, Communication Strategies, Communication, Learning Strategies

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    Imperial College London

    Participatory Approaches in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Community Health, Diversity Awareness, Health Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Justice, Program Evaluation, Cultural Responsiveness, Case Studies, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Data Collection, Collaboration, Patient Communication, Social Impact

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Formwork Systems:Ā L&T EduTech
  • Anticoagulación:Ā Universidad de los Andes
  • Foundations of Modern Mining:Ā Coursera
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Fluids, Transport, and Defense:Ā Rice University
  • Planning of Metro Rail Systems:Ā L&T EduTech
  • Manejo de Crisis EpilĆ©pticas y Promoción de la Inclusión Social:Ā Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Con gafas violeta: igualdad de gĆ©nero en la escuela:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
  • Breath of Life: Exploring the Respiratory System:Ā Immersify
  • ASME B31 Series and Pipeline Construction:Ā L&T EduTech
  • El rol docente del mĆ©dico residente:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico

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