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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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    University of Minnesota

    Integrative Nursing

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Practices, Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Patient Evaluation, Nursing, Nursing Care, Clinical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Pain Management, Patient Referral, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning, Chronic Diseases, Patient-centered Care, Music, Patient Communication, Manual Therapy

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    Immersify

    The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing Practices, Active Listening, Teamwork, Nursing, Patient-centered Care, Professionalism, Conflict Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication, Health Care, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Safety, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Farmacovigilancia ocular

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Safety, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Medical Devices, Medical Equipment, Immunology, Risk Analysis, Clinical Assessment

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents in Java with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Java, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, JUnit, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Document Management, Secure Coding, Business Logic, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Healthcare Career Explorer: Registered Nurse (RN)

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Administration, Basic Patient Care, Direct Patient Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Pharmacology, Clinical Nursing, Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Nursing Process, Care Coordination, Patient Communication, Nursing Basics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Medical Devices, Statistical Analysis, Value-Based Care, Epidemiology, Utilization Management, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Data Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    MedCerts

    Reimbursement

    Skills you'll gain: Claims Processing, Medical Coding, Medical Records, Health Information Management, Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Electronic Health Record/Reimbursement Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Payment Processing and Collection, Care Management, Patient Communication, Medical Coding, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Ethics, Medicare, Professional Development, Data Integrity, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Teamwork, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Conflict Management, Interoperability, Cultural Responsiveness, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Time Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Patient Advocacy, Active Listening, Compassion, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Psychiatric Assessments, Clinical Assessment, Care Coordination, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Lecturio

    Medical-Surgical Nursing: Cardiovascular & ECG Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Electocardiography, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Cardiac Surgery, Chronic Diseases, Hemodynamics, Patient Education And Counseling, Cardiology, Medical Surgical Nursing, Care Management, Patient Observation, Nursing Care, Clinical Practices, Medical Emergency, Perioperative Care, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Experience, Anatomy, Physiology, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Evaluation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Leadership for Healthcare Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Executive Presence, Strategic Communication, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Planning, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Leadership, Business Planning, Patient Safety, Innovation, Telehealth, Team Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Design Thinking, Advocacy, Communication, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Psychological First Aid

    Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, Psychiatric Assessments, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Care, Mental Health, Stress Management, Patient Referral

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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

  • Integrative Nursing: University of Minnesota
  • The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career: Immersify
  • Farmacovigilancia ocular: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • AI Agents in Java with Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Healthcare Career Explorer: Registered Nurse (RN): Coursera
  • Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology: Johns Hopkins University
  • Reimbursement: MedCerts
  • Electronic Health Record/Reimbursement Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing: Cardiovascular & ECG Essentials: Lecturio

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