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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 Colorado System

    Clinical Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Clinical Data Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Clinical Research, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, Database Design, Google Cloud Platform, Intensive Care Unit, Data Ethics, Data Quality, Natural Language Processing, Bioinformatics, Informatics, Text Mining, Clinical Informatics, R Programming

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Health Information Literacy for Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Integration, Data Dictionary, Data Validation, Health Informatics, Data Cleansing, Data Modeling, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Synthesis, Health Systems, Fraud detection, Data Management, Metadata Management, Health Care, Analytics, Clinical Data Management, Data Mapping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Value-Based Care

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    291 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Basics of Electrical Protection System

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Substation, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, High Voltage, Basic Electrical Systems, Low Voltage, Electrical Engineering, Three-Phase, Coordination

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Diabetes - a Global Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Endocrinology, Physiology, Preventative Care, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Immunology, Medical Science and Research, Patient Treatment, Pharmaceuticals, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Exercise Science, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Molecular Biology

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Linear Regression in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Import/Export

    4.8
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    527 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    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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    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

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    319 reviews

    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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    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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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Issues in Computing Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Medical Privacy, Automation, Robotics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Emerging Technologies, Health Care, Medical Devices, Safety Assurance

    Build toward a degree

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

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    University of Houston

    A Brief History of Human Spaceflight

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, International Relations, Human Factors, Failure Analysis, Engineering, Safety Assurance

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Clinical Data Science: University of Colorado System
  • Health Information Literacy for Data Analytics: University of California, Davis
  • Basics of Electrical Protection System: L&T EduTech
  • Diabetes - a Global Challenge: University of Copenhagen
  • Linear Regression in R for Public Health : Imperial College London
  • Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach : University of Toronto
  • Design of Industrial Piping Systems: L&T EduTech
  • Diagnóstico y tratamiento del dolor neuropático en atención primaria: Universidad de los Andes
  • Creative Problem Solving: University of Minnesota
  • Formwork for concreting: L&T EduTech

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