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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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    Tel Aviv University

    The History of Modern Israel - Part II: Challenges of Israel as a sovereign state

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Immigration Law, Social Justice, Social Sciences, International Relations, World History, Socioeconomics, Culture, Political Sciences, Sociology, Diplomacy, Economic Development, Social Impact, Public Safety and National Security, Demography, Economics, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Laboratory Procedures, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Patient Evaluation, Health Systems, Personal protective equipment, Clinical Practices, Drug Development, Immunology, Patient Treatment, Media and Communications

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    222 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Design Basics of Steel Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Building Codes, Construction, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Sustainable Engineering, Safety Standards

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Extraordinary Human Capital Management

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Change Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Management, Labor Relations, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, HR Tech, Organizational Strategy, Crisis Management, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Talent Acquisition, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Workforce Development, Diversity and Inclusion, People Analytics, Leadership, Communication

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Battery Comparison, Manufacturing, and Packaging

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management, Sustainable Technologies, Safety Standards, Materials science, Quality Assurance, Performance Testing, Chemistry

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Field BIM

    Skills you'll gain: Building Information Modeling, Construction Management, Construction, Construction Engineering, Autodesk Revit, Commercial Construction, Construction Estimating, Emerging Technologies, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, As-Built Drawings, Facility Management, Cloud Computing, Cost Estimation, 3D Modeling, Document Management, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Internet Of Things, Digital Transformation, Coordination

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Pillar #3: Drug Effectiveness - Real-World Evidence

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Data Collection, Epidemiology, Scientific Methods, Statistical Methods, Analytical Skills, Regression Analysis, Real Time Data

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    A Public Health Approach to Hearing Loss and Aging

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Disparities, Epidemiology, Medicare, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Care, Long Term Care, Health Systems, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication Disorders, Patient-centered Care, Disabilities

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Rastreamento de contato da COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Epidemiology, Interpersonal Communications, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medical Privacy, Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building, Public Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Public Health, Health Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Sustainable Design, Climate Change Adaptation, Demography, Environmental Issue, Traffic Flow Optimization, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Engineering

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

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    University of Colorado System

    Team Success through Cultural Awareness

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Personal Development, Workplace inclusivity, Virtual Teams, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Verbal Communication Skills, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Dealing With Ambiguity, Relationship Building, Safety Culture, Curiosity, Communication Strategies

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    ÉCHELLE RACE: Dépistage préhospitalier de l’AVC impliquant une occlusion de gros vaisseaux cérébraux

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Emergency, Acute Care, Critical Care, Triage, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Departments, Neurology, Clinical Assessment, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The History of Modern Israel - Part II: Challenges of Israel as a sovereign state: Tel Aviv University
  • Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic: Emory University
  • Design Basics of Steel Buildings: L&T EduTech
  • Extraordinary Human Capital Management: University of Michigan
  • Battery Comparison, Manufacturing, and Packaging: Arizona State University
  • Field BIM: L&T EduTech
  • Pillar #3: Drug Effectiveness - Real-World Evidence: Johns Hopkins University
  • A Public Health Approach to Hearing Loss and Aging: Johns Hopkins University
  • Rastreamento de contato da COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
  • Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions: University of Copenhagen

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