Description

Certification Name: Certified Patient Safety Officer

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/HF/CPSO/V1

Eligibility: 10+2 (higher Secondary) or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).

Objective: The Certified Patient Safety Officer course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote a culture of safety within healthcare organizations. The program focuses on identifying, analyzing, and mitigating patient safety risks by applying best practices, regulatory standards, and quality improvement methodologies.

Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.

Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional  – International Certification and Assessment Body.

Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.

Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.

Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.

Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, You will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card(Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.

Step 6: After completion of online assessment, you can download your Certificate Immediately.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality: Concepts and principles of patient safety, Evolution of patient safety in healthcare systems, Role and responsibilities of a Patient Safety Officer, Understanding healthcare quality and safety culture, Key patient safety terminologies and frameworks, Importance of patient-centered care.

Module 2: Identifying and Managing Safety Risks: Techniques for identifying safety hazards in healthcare settings, Risk assessment tools and methods (FMEA, RCA), Event and incident reporting systems, Classification of adverse events and near misses, Analyzing safety data for decision-making, Prioritizing and mitigating identified risks.

Module 3: Clinical Governance and Regulatory Standards: Overview of clinical governance and accountability, National and international patient safety standards (WHO, NABH, JCI), Accreditation requirements and compliance management, Legal and ethical issues in patient safety, Role of leadership in promoting safety culture, Clinical audit and quality assurance.

Module 4: Communication, Teamwork, and Safety Culture: Importance of effective communication in patient safety, Strategies for building a just and transparent culture, TeamSTEPPS and interprofessional collaboration, Handoffs and transitions of care safety practices, Patient and family engagement in safety, Addressing human factors and system errors.

Module 5: Tools and Strategies for Patient Safety Improvement: Implementation of patient safety protocols and checklists, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective action planning, Safety dashboards and use of performance indicators, Medication safety, infection control, and fall prevention, Technology and innovation in patient safety (EHRs, alerts), Monitoring safety interventions and sustaining improvements.

Module 6: Leadership, Training, and Continuous Improvement: Developing patient safety policies and frameworks, Leading patient safety committees and initiatives, Training healthcare teams in safety best practices, Creating a culture of continuous learning and feedback, Measuring effectiveness of patient safety programs, Career growth and certification preparation in patient safety leadership.

GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:

• Duration- 60 minutes.
• Number of Questions- 30.
• Number of Questions from each module: 5.
• Language: English.
• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
• Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
• There is no negative marking in any module.

Marking System:
S.No.	No. of Questions	Marks Each Question	Total Marks
1	10	5	50
2	5	4	20
3	5	3	15
4	5	2	10
5	5	1	5
	30		100
How Students will be Graded:
S.No.	Marks	Grade
1	91-100	O (Outstanding)
2	81-90	A+ (Excellent)
3	71-80	A (Very Good)
4	61-70	B (Good)
5	50-60	P (Pass)
6	0-49	F (Fail)

 

Benefits of Certification:

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💼 3. Career Advancement & Employability – Enhances your resume and increases chances of promotions or job offers.

🤝 4. Non-Profit Trust Factor – Certifications from non-profit organizations are mission-driven rather than profit-driven.

📚 5. Access to Verified Learning & Resources – Often includes e-books, mock tests, and online support without hidden costs.

🔍 6. Transparency & Online Verification – Certifications come with a unique Enrolment ID for easy online verification by employers and institutions.

⏳ 7. Lifetime or Long-Term Validity – Certifications usually have lifetime validity or long-term recognition, reducing the need for frequent renewals.