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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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    Khalifa University

    Introduction to HSE Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Environment Health And Safety, Safety Training, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Accident Prevention, Safety Standards, Hazard Analysis, Legal Risk, Risk Management, Safety Audits, Regulatory Compliance, Compensation Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

    Mastering bitumen for better roads and innovative applications

    Skills you'll gain: Petroleum Industry, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Oil and Gas, Environment Health And Safety, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Safety Assurance, Transportation Operations, Sustainable Design, Energy and Utilities, Materials science, Construction, Chemical Engineering, Technical Standard, Chemistry, Production Process, Performance Testing, Manufacturing Processes

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Building Autonomous AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LangChain, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), LLM Application, OpenAI, Systems Integration, Tool Calling, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Restful API, Data Processing, JSON, Scalability, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Inventory Management: Analyze, Optimize & Control

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Inventory Management System, Procurement, Supply Chain, Supplier Management, Cost Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Optimization, Process Analysis, Financial Reporting

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity in the AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security, Security Awareness, Risk Management, Enterprise Security, Vulnerability, Governance, General Networking, Public Safety and National Security, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Introduction to International Criminal Law

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Legal Hearings, Litigation and Civil Justice, International Relations, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Safety and National Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Law, Interactive Learning, Case Studies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Evidence-based Toxicology

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Pharmacology, Environmental Science, Research, Safety Assurance, Scientific Methods, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Research Methodologies, Environmental Regulations, Research Design, Risk Analysis, Data Synthesis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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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    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

    Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Sterilization, Urinalysis, Patient Communication, Medical Terminology, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Basic Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Geriatrics, Hand Hygiene, Electocardiography, Anatomy, Pediatrics, Patient Evaluation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 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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    608 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Control Systems, Automation, Deep Learning, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Architecture, Safety Assurance, Artificial Neural Networks, Global Positioning Systems, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Estimation, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Simulations, Scenario Testing, Data Structures

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to HSE Engineering: Khalifa University
  • Mastering bitumen for better roads and innovative applications: École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
  • Building Autonomous AI Agents: Edureka
  • Inventory Management: Analyze, Optimize & Control: EDUCBA
  • Cybersecurity in the AI Era: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Introduction to International Criminal Law: Case Western Reserve University
  • Evidence-based Toxicology: Johns Hopkins University
  • Understanding Prostate Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
  • What is Palliative Care?: University of Colorado System
  • Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals: MedCerts

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