• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Patient Safety

    Patient Safety Courses Online

    Learn patient safety principles for healthcare practice. Understand strategies to prevent medical errors and improve patient outcomes.

    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Build job-relevant skills in under 2 hours with hands-on tutorials.
    Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.
    Learn a new tool or skill in an interactive, hands-on environment.
    Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.
    Earn career credentials from industry leaders that demonstrate your expertise.
    Earn your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree online for a fraction of the cost of in-person learning.

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Explore the Patient Safety Course Catalog

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      Stanford University

      AI in Healthcare Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Clinical Data Management, Healthcare Ethics, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Collection, Applied Machine Learning, Application Deployment, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Performance Tuning, Feature Engineering, Risk Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      283 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      L

      L&T EduTech

      Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Substation, Electrical Equipment, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Safety, Plant Operations and Management, Three-Phase, High Voltage, Applied Mathematics, Automation Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Low Voltage, Electrical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Telecommunications, Matlab, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      217 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Cataract Surgery

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Preparation, Anesthesiology, Surgery, Patient Evaluation, Perioperative Care, Operating Room (OR), Patient Education And Counseling, Informed Consent, Medical Equipment and Technology, Patient Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      277 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Privacy Law and Data Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Data Management, Data Sharing, Incident Response, Governance, Risk Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      818 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Michigan

      Hearing Loss in Children

      Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Pediatrics, Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Patient Evaluation, Child Health, Disabilities, Childhood Education and Development, Public Health, Child Development, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Special Education, Clinical Assessment, Patient Referral, Anatomy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      238 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The State University of New York

      Solar Energy Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Building Services Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Cost Estimation, Engineering Calculations, Safety Standards, Environmental Issue, Systems Of Measurement, Technical Standard

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      2.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      C

      Columbia University

      HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Clinical Perspective)

      Skills you'll gain: Care Coordination, Value-Based Care, Clinical Informatics, Health Informatics, Interoperability, Health Technology, Patient Education and Support, Patient-centered Care, Health Systems, Health Care, Health Information Management, Primary Care, Electronic Medical Record, Telehealth, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      161 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      T

      The University of Edinburgh

      Sit Less, Get Active

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Patient Education And Counseling, Smart Goals, Preventative Care, Health Education, Health Promotion, Exercise Science, Community Health, Self-Motivation, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Occupational Health, Chronic Diseases

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      Scrimba

      AI Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LangChain, Image Analysis, Responsible AI, OpenAI, Cloud Applications, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, Cloud API, Application Deployment, Prompt Engineering Tools, API Gateway, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, User Interface (UI), Data Ethics, Development Environment, Open Source Technology, Software Engineering

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      248 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Actúa ante el dolor crónico

      Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Goal Setting, Patient Education And Counseling, Resilience, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Personal Care, Emotional Intelligence, Chronic Diseases, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Management, Self-Awareness, Physical Therapy, Exercise Therapy, Communication, Nutrition and Diet

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      289 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, End User Training and Support, Help Desk Support, Patient Communication, Health Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Technical Support, Information Technology, Health Information Management, Issue Tracking, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Privacy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      745 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      T

      The University of Melbourne

      Foundations of International Psychiatry

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Status Examination, Psychiatry, Medical History Documentation, Healthcare Ethics, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Evaluation, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      196 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Patient Safety learners also search

    Health
    Public Health
    Epidemiology
    Advanced Health
    Health Policy
    Health Economics
    Global Health
    Health And Nutrition
    1…313233…78

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

    • AI in Healthcare Capstone: Stanford University
    • Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection: L&T EduTech
    • Introduction to Cataract Surgery: University of Michigan
    • Privacy Law and Data Protection: University of Pennsylvania
    • Hearing Loss in Children: University of Michigan
    • Solar Energy Basics: The State University of New York
    • HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Clinical Perspective): Columbia University
    • Sit Less, Get Active: The University of Edinburgh
    • AI Engineering: Scrimba
    • Actúa ante el dolor crónico: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Other topics to explore

    Arts and Humanities
    338 courses
    Business
    1095 courses
    Computer Science
    668 courses
    Data Science
    425 courses
    Information Technology
    145 courses
    Health
    471 courses
    Math and Logic
    70 courses
    Personal Development
    137 courses
    Physical Science and Engineering
    413 courses
    Social Sciences
    401 courses
    Language Learning
    150 courses

    Coursera Footer

    Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    • Cybersecurity
    • Data Analytics
    • Digital Marketing
    • English Speaking
    • Generative AI (GenAI)
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • Project Management
    • Python

    Certificates & Programs

    • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
    • Google Data Analytics Certificate
    • Google IT Support Certificate
    • Google Project Management Certificate
    • Google UX Design Certificate
    • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
    • IBM Data Science Certificate
    • Machine Learning Certificate
    • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
    • UI / UX Design Certificate

    Industries & Careers

    • Business
    • Computer Science
    • Data Science
    • Education & Teaching
    • Engineering
    • Finance
    • Healthcare
    • Human Resources (HR)
    • Information Technology (IT)
    • Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
    • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Preparing for the PMP Certification
    • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
    • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • Share your Coursera learning story

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Do Not Sell/Share
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok