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.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Child Health, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Family Support, Parent Communication, Child Development, Diversity Awareness, Mental Health, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Safety Standards, Environmental Regulations, Electrical Power, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Reliability, Environmental Issue, Materials science, Manufacturing and Production, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Practice Management, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Patient Flow, Primary Care, Health Systems, Urgent Care, Telehealth, Human Resources, Financial Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Respiratory Care, Pulmonology, Pulmonary Function Testing, Physiology, Anatomy, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Medical Terminology, Radiography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Nursing Process, Perioperative Care, Basic Nursing Skills, Nursing Care, Nursing Management, Health Assessment, Nursing, Oncology, Clinical Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Physics, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Environment, Scientific Visualization, Safety Assurance, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Operating Systems, Computer Literacy, digital literacy, File Management, Data Security, Email Security, Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Computer Networking, Safety and Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Medical Imaging, Patient Evaluation, Health Technology, Clinical Assessment, Health Assessment, Medical Equipment and Technology, Patient Assistance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Care Management, Health Care, Preventative Care, Health Disparities, Professionalism, Health Promotion, Clinical Nutrition, Mental Health, Collaboration, Empathy, Social Determinants Of Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Safety and Security, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Media and Communications, Public Health, Vulnerability, Community Development, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacy Experience, Pharmacology, Pharmacist Assistance, Pharmacy Information System, Medical Prescription, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmacy, Medication Dispensation, Drug Development, Medication Administration, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Medical Terminology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Human Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications, Mindfulness, Patient Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months