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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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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Integration of Art and Science in Modern Dental Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Dentistry, Dental Informatics, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Dental Hygiene, Periodontology, Oral and Dental Care, Oral Cancer Screening, Cardiology, Disabilities, Pain Management, General Medicine, Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Endocrinology, Medical History Documentation, Oncology, Anatomy

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 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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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Integrative Nursing

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Practices, Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Patient Evaluation, Nursing, Nursing Care, Clinical Nursing, Pain Management, Patient-centered Care, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Mindfulness

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Psychological First Aid

    Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Emergency Response, First Aid, Psychiatric Assessments, Interpersonal Communications, Mental Health, Stress Management, Rehabilitation, Patient Referral, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Community Development

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Introducción al quirófano

    Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Operating Room (OR), Surgical Suturing, Sterile Procedure, Asepsis, Patient Preparation, Perioperative Care, Patient Positioning, Medical Equipment and Technology, Behavior Management, Health Assessment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Electric Vehicle Systems and Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Thermal Management, Electrical Safety, Electrical Power, Building Codes, Electric Power Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Energy and Utilities, HVAC, Basic Electrical Systems, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Geospatial Information and Technology

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algorithms for Battery Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Simulations, Safety Standards, Estimation, Control Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Mathematical Modeling, Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Failure Analysis, Probability, Electrical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Model Evaluation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electronic Components, Machine Learning Methods

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    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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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Compromiso del paciente: resultados clínicos satisfactorios

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Clinical Leadership, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Care Management, Health Care, Clinical Practices, Preventative Care, Health Care Administration, Care Coordination, Health Education, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Disparities, Professionalism, Clinical Research, Collaboration, Health Promotion, Clinical Nutrition

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    AI for Medical Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Building Diverse, Inclusive, and Safe Workplaces

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Cultural Diversity, Safety Culture, Empathy, Tactfulness, Social Skills, People Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Integration of Art and Science in Modern Dental Medicine: University of Pennsylvania
  • Building intelligent agent workflows: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Integrative Nursing: University of Minnesota
  • Psychological First Aid: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introducción al quirófano: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Construction Project Management: Columbia University
  • Electric Vehicle Systems and Technologies: Coursera
  • Algorithms for Battery Management Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals: Northeastern University
  • Compromiso del paciente: resultados clínicos satisfactorios: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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