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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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    AI CERTs

    AI for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Precision Medicine, Healthcare Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Image Analysis, Health Informatics, Machine Learning, AI Personalization, Natural Language Processing, Diagnostic Radiology, Clinical Informatics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Science, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Business Strategy, Medical Support, Business

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: Health Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Sanitation, Infectious Diseases, Environment Health And Safety, Health Education, Epidemiology, Emergency Response, Healthcare Ethics, Community Health, Radiation Protection, Immunology

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    121 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Immersify

    Digestive Dynamics: Understanding the GI System

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, General Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Terminology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Coursera

    Digital Literacy: Introduction to Using Computers

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office, Email Security, Computer Hardware, Computer Security Awareness Training, Spreadsheet Software, digital literacy, Information Management, Safety and Security

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Epidemiology, Laboratory Testing, Medical Devices, Microbiology, Urology, Health Technology, Gynecology, Clinical Practices, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Heavy Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Manufacturing Processes, Plant Operations and Management, Hydraulics, Manufacturing Operations, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, Process Engineering, Control Systems, Manufacturing Standards, Automation, Internet Of Things, Materials science, Manufacturing and Production, Mechanical Engineering, Process Control, Quality Assurance, Safety Standards, Petroleum Industry, Engineering Practices

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lecturio

    Nursing Prerequisites: Essential Sciences for Future Nurses

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Pharmacology, Health Disparities, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Molecular Biology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Nursing Care, Biochemistry, Psychology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Sociology, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Chemistry, Immunology, Behavior Management, Biology, Decision Making, Taxonomy

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Demystifying EV Batteries: Tech & Management

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Performance Tuning, Electrical Power, Thermal Management, Engineering Management, Control Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Capacity Management, Electrical Safety, Electrical Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Electronic Components, System Monitoring, Performance Analysis, Chemistry, Continuous Monitoring

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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Newborn Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Respiratory Care, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pulmonology, Infant Care, Preventative Care, Pediatric Nursing, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Pediatrics, Health Assessment, Cardiology, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Diagnostic Tests

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, World History, Risk Management Framework

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

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    ISC2

    Security Concepts and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Security Awareness, Change Control, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cyber Security Policies, Configuration Management, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Identity and Access Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AI for Healthcare: AI CERTs
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Health Protection: Imperial College London
  • Digestive Dynamics: Understanding the GI System : Immersify
  • Field concreting: L&T EduTech
  • Digital Literacy: Introduction to Using Computers: Coursera
  • Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections: Johns Hopkins University
  • Heavy Manufacturing: L&T EduTech
  • Nursing Prerequisites: Essential Sciences for Future Nurses: Lecturio
  • Demystifying EV Batteries: Tech & Management: Coursera
  • Newborn Capstone: University of Colorado System

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