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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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    University of Toronto

    Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Geriatrics, Caregiving, Nursing Homes, Dignity in Care, Home Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Psychosocial Assessments, Care Management, Substance Abuse, Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Cultural Sensitivity, Behavior Management, Needs Assessment

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    126 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Public Health, Health Policy, Gerontology, Mental Health, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Substance Abuse, Research, Hospice, Medication Administration, Health Care, Clinical Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Exercise Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    516 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Design of Industrial Piping Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Drawings, Construction Engineering, Hydraulics, Mechanical Design, Blueprint Reading, Petroleum Industry, Building Codes, Process Flow Diagrams, Civil Engineering, Oil and Gas, Construction Inspection, Failure Analysis, Construction, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Energy and Utilities, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    129 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Construction Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Construction Estimating, Project Schedules, Construction Engineering, Cost Management, Sustainable Architecture, Change Control, Project Management, Contract Management, Timelines, Occupational Safety And Health, Engineering Management, Scheduling, Project Coordination, Sustainable Technologies, Facility Management, Leadership Development, Team Building

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    107 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Avionics and Aircraft Systems: Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, System Monitoring, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Systems, Safety Assurance, Test Equipment, Hardware Troubleshooting, Global Positioning Systems, Display Devices, Communication Systems, Engineering, Analysis, Operations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Diagnóstico y tratamiento del dolor neuropático en atención primaria

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Neurology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, General Medicine, Medical History Documentation, Science and Research, Clinical Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Pharmacology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Creative Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Persistence, Curiosity, Resourcefulness, Innovation, Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability, Motivational Skills

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Intro to AR/VR/MR/XR: Technologies, Applications & Issues

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment, Display Devices, Design Strategies, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Information Privacy, Conceptual Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Innovation, Personally Identifiable Information, Safety and Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Economics of Health Care Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Managed Care, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Medicaid, Insurance, Health Policy, Medicare, Economics, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Long Term Care, Payment Systems, Hospice

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Formwork for concreting

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Engineering, Building Codes, Construction Management, Building Information Modeling, Construction Estimating, Cost Estimation, Structural Engineering, Commercial Construction, Blueprint Reading, Architectural Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Construction Inspection, Safety Standards, Technical Drawing, Structural Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Failure Analysis, Safety Assurance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Data Science of Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Care, Medical Records, Health Information Management, Clinical Informatics, Electronic Medical Record System, Databases, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Interoperability, Big Data, Query Languages, Data Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    227 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Emergency Response, Patient Evaluation, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests, Microbiology, Media and Communications, Molecular Biology, Pathology

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    222 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach : University of Toronto
  • Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Design of Industrial Piping Systems: L&T EduTech
  • Construction Management Fundamentals: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Avionics and Aircraft Systems: Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Diagnóstico y tratamiento del dolor neuropático en atención primaria: Universidad de los Andes
  • Creative Problem Solving: University of Minnesota
  • Intro to AR/VR/MR/XR: Technologies, Applications & Issues: University of Michigan
  • The Economics of Health Care Delivery: University of Pennsylvania
  • Formwork for concreting: L&T EduTech

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