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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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    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and HEENT Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Preparation, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Collaboration, Vital Signs, Health Technology, Clinical Assessment, Health Care, Patient Coordination, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Patient Education and Support, Patient Flow, Primary Care, Telecommunications, Communication

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    L&T EduTech

    A Practitioner's Approach to Power Distribution & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Control Systems, Electric Power Systems, Low Voltage, High Voltage, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Safety, Three-Phase, HVAC, Basic Electrical Systems, Mechanical Design, Wiring Diagram, Schematic Diagrams, Construction, Civil Engineering, Safety Standards, Technical Standard

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding Prostate Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Tests, Oncology, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Surgery, Care Management, Clinical Trials, Risk Analysis, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Imaging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    الإسعافات الأولية النفسية 2.0 مترجم للعربية

    Skills you'll gain: First Aid, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Safety and Security, Psychological Evaluations, Adult Education, Resilience, Empathy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Communication Disorders, Neurology, School Psychology, Patient Evaluation, Disabilities, Special Education, Pediatrics, Child Development, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Occupational Therapy, Psychological Evaluations

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : diagnostic

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Patient Evaluation, Patient Communication, Parent Communication, Child Development, Psychiatric Assessments, Clinical Assessment, Pediatrics, Family Support, Psychiatry, Working With Children, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Observation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    What is Palliative Care?

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Advocacy, Active Listening, Compassion, Communication, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Care Coordination, Planning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Medical Billing and Coding Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Cycle Management, Medical Billing, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Coding, Electronic Medical Record, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Patient Registration, Medicare, Managed Care, Medical Terminology, Payment Processing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care: From alternative to integrative

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction, Patient Education and Support, Treatment Planning, Pain Management, Medical History Documentation, Care Management, Clinical Research, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    MedCerts

    Mental Health Care Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Child Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Mental Health Therapies, Professionalism, Professional Development, Pediatrics, Time Management, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Conscientiousness, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Behavioral Health

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Development of Secure Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Operating Systems, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Programming Principles, Encryption, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Wireless Networks, System Programming, Computer Programming, System Requirements, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Derechos y salud en la era digital: protección e incidencia

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Data Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Social and Human Services, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Communications, Interactive Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and HEENT Exam: Duke University
  • A Practitioner's Approach to Power Distribution & Automation: L&T EduTech
  • Understanding Prostate Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
  • الإسعافات الأولية النفسية 2.0 مترجم للعربية: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School: University of Colorado System
  • Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : diagnostic: University of Geneva
  • What is Palliative Care?: University of Colorado System
  • Medical Billing and Coding Essentials: MedCerts
  • Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care: From alternative to integrative: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Mental Health Care Fundamentals: MedCerts

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