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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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    Niel Asher Education

    Vagus Nerve Function & Therapeutic Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Neurology, Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Pain Management, Exercise Therapy, Clinical Assessment, Anatomy, Respiration, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Physiology, Athletic Training, Stress Management, Mental Health Therapies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Palliative Care Always Capstone Course

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Caregiving, Patient-centered Care, Compassion, Patient Advocacy, Pain Management, Telehealth, Family Support, Stress Management, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Community Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Empathy, Communication

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Niel Asher Education

    Comprehensive Shoulder Rehabilitation

    Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Manual Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Contraindication, Exercise Therapy, Pain Management, Patient Positioning, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Patient Treatment, Occupational Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Intravenous Therapy, Physical Science

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Assessment, Value-Based Care, Program Evaluation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Change Management, Decision Support Systems, Health Care, Health Administration, Process Mapping, Care Management, Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, Patient-centered Care, Business Analytics, Performance Measurement, Health Policy, Medicaid, Predictive Analytics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Navigating Compliance in the Food and Beverage Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Food Safety and Sanitation, Food and Beverage, Legal Risk, Cleanliness, Restaurant Management, Restaurant Operation, Training Programs, Compliance Management, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Regulatory Compliance, Employee Training, Safety Assurance, Health And Safety Standards, Hazard Analysis, Risk Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Niel Asher Education

    Rotator Cuff Assessment and Treatment Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Pain Management, Patient Evaluation, Exercise Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment, Patient Treatment, Kinesiology, Athletic Training, Mental Health Therapies, Intravenous Therapy, Physical Science

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Nephrology, Surgery, Medical Practices and Procedures, Chronic Diseases, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Topics of Medical Spanish III: Dentistry and Oral Health

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Revenue Cycle Management, Medical Billing, Medical Billing and Coding, Conflict Management, Anatomy, Pathology, Medical Coding, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Electronic Medical Record, Professionalism, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Professional Development, Medical Records, Time Management, Physiology, Payment Processing

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Niel Asher Education

    Empowering Women's Wellness: Holistic Movement and Mobility

    Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Pain Management, Physical Therapy, Treatment Planning, Exercise Therapy, Geriatrics, Manual Therapy, Anatomy, Occupational Health, Health Promotion, Human Relations Movement, Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Emotional Intelligence, Health Care, Group Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Biology

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Columbia University

    Construction Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Construction, Building Information Modeling, Environment Health And Safety, Project Schedules, Lean Methodologies, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Sustainability Standards, Contract Management, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Building intelligent agent workflows

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, AI Security, API Testing, System Testing, Test Script Development, Context Management, Health Informatics, Performance Testing, Functional Testing, Business Logic

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Vagus Nerve Function & Therapeutic Applications: Niel Asher Education
  • Palliative Care Always Capstone Course: Stanford University
  • Comprehensive Shoulder Rehabilitation: Niel Asher Education
  • Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals: Northeastern University
  • Navigating Compliance in the Food and Beverage Industry: Coursera
  • Rotator Cuff Assessment and Treatment Techniques: Niel Asher Education
  • Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation: Universiteit Leiden
  • Topics of Medical Spanish III: Dentistry and Oral Health: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Empowering Women's Wellness: Holistic Movement and Mobility: Niel Asher Education

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