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 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

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

Lecturio
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Nursing Administration, Professional Development, Nursing Care, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Communication, Professionalism, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Communication, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Leadership, Teamwork, Empathy, Self-Awareness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Cooking, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Pediatrics, Food Safety and Sanitation, Working With Children, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Parent Communication, Social Determinants Of Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Child Health, Infant Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Respiratory Care, Patient Safety, Medical Equipment, Health Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Epidemiology, Airway Management, Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Nutrition
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Electocardiography, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Cardiac Surgery, Chronic Diseases, Hemodynamics, Patient Education And Counseling, Cardiology, Medical Surgical Nursing, Care Management, Patient Observation, Nursing Care, Clinical Practices, Medical Emergency, Perioperative Care, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Experience, Anatomy, Physiology, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Evaluation
Intermediate · Specialization · 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: Hospice, Caregiving, Patient-centered Care, Compassion, Patient Advocacy, Pain Management, Telehealth, Family Support, Stress Management, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Community Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Empathy, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Therapy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Treatment Planning, Urology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Epidemiology, Surgery, Cell Biology, Care Management, Biology, Pathology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Cinematic Health
Skills you'll gain: Patient Transfer Equipment, Care Management, Patient Positioning, Basic Patient Care, Rehabilitation, Caregiving, Nursing Basics, Patient-centered Care, Vital Signs, Patient Observation, Nursing Homes, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Patient Communication, Personal Care, Patient Safety, Infection Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Management, Team Motivation, Safety Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Employee Engagement, Growth Mindedness, Team Performance Management, Motivational Skills, Workplace inclusivity, Problem Solving, Organizational Change, Innovation, Adaptability, Leadership Development, Creativity, Leadership
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months