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 Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Architecture, Safety Assurance, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Hardware, Mechanics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Infant Care, Respiratory Care, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Patient Evaluation, Pulmonology, Preventative Care, Child Health, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Pediatric Nursing, Family Support, Cardiology, Clinical Assessment, Pediatrics, Patient Observation, Child Development, Parent Communication, Nutrition and Diet
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Cooking, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Child Health, Working With Children, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Parent Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Patient Safety, Bayesian Statistics, Data Presentation, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Respiration, Respiratory Care, Pulmonology, Pain Management, Physiology, Health Assessment, Cardiology, Thermal Management, Neurology, Patient Evaluation, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, Psychiatric Assessments, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Care, Mental Health, Stress Management, Patient Referral
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Empower School of Health
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Medical Privacy, Responsible AI, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Technology, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Telehealth, Health Equity, Informed Consent, Data Security, Data Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient-centered Care, Professionalism, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Stress Management, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Teamwork, Team Building, Team Management, Virtual Teams, Collaboration, Intercultural Competence, Team Leadership, Conflict Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Motivation, Productivity, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Meeting Facilitation, Drive Engagement, Safety Culture, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Empower School of Health
Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Telehealth, Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Responsible AI, Clinical Research Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Digital Transformation, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Health Care, Health Equity, Information Privacy, Blockchain, Cloud Storage, Robotic Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Research, Higher Education, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Student Engagement, Safety and Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Commercialization, Pre-Clinical Development, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property, Sales Strategy, Biotechnology, Portfolio Management, Bioinformatics, Precision Medicine, Strategic Partnership, Regulatory Compliance, Marketing, Marketing Strategies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months