Patient Safety

Patient Safety is a healthcare discipline that emphasizes the reporting, analysis, and prevention of medical errors that often lead to adverse patient outcomes. Coursera's Patient Safety catalogue teaches you about the vital importance of maintaining safety standards in healthcare settings. You'll learn everything from the fundamental methods for identifying and reducing medical errors and harmful clinical practices to strategies for improving healthcare quality and safety. You'll gain knowledge on risk management, healthcare regulations, and the role of patient safety policies in enhancing health outcomes. This skill is invaluable for healthcare professionals, administrators, and anyone interested in the healthcare industry.
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  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Hospital Experience, Financial Analysis, Finance, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Medical Management, Patient Safety, Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards, Decision Making, Health Technology, Teamwork, Reliability, Patient-centered Care, Collaboration, Problem Solving

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    University of Minnesota

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Pharmacology, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Nurse Education, Pain Management, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Chronic Diseases, Gynecology, Health And Safety Standards, Medical Science and Research, Patient Communication, General Science and Research

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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, First Aid, Patient Positioning, Patient Transport, Emergency Medical Services, Safety Assurance, Clinical Assessment, Medical History Documentation, Vital Signs, Neurology, Patient Safety

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Clinical Leadership, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Patient-centered Care, Team Management, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Clinical Supervision, Healthcare Ethics, Basic Patient Care, Dignity in Care, Patient Treatment, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Health Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Assessment, Informed Consent, Professionalism, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Empathy, Decision Making, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Prescription, Drug Interaction, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Administration, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacology, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care, Geriatrics

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    Northeastern University

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Business Analytics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Analytics, Patient Safety, Health Care, Health Administration, Patient-centered Care, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Analytics, Organizational Strategy, Peer Review, Strategic Thinking, Data Management, Systems Thinking

  • Status: Free Trial

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Patient Safety, Clinical Leadership, Care Coordination, Health Education, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Communication, Collaboration, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Teamwork, Communication Strategies

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication, Physical Therapy, Substance Abuse, Mindfulness

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Devices, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Internet Of Things, Patient Safety, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Telehealth, Vulnerability, Medical Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Patient Advocacy, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Data Security

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Safety, Health Systems, Clinical Leadership, Patient-centered Care, Data Quality, Community Health, Scientific Methods, Health Disparities, Risk Analysis, Cultural Diversity