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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Customer experience improvement, Resource Allocation, Health Informatics, Patient-centered Care, Stakeholder Analysis, Value-Based Care, Operational Analysis, Patient Communication, Predictive Analytics, Business Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Personalized Service, Care Management, Systems Integration, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, Patient Coordination, Practice Management Software, Care Coordination, Patient Flow, Case Management, Health Technology, Technology Roadmaps, No-Code Development, Health Informatics, Health Care Administration, Prompt Engineering, Patient Communication, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Business Process Automation, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Crisis Intervention, Community Health, Personal Development, Mental Health, Case Studies, Health Promotion, Positive Behavior Support, Recognizing Others, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Needs Assessment, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Houston
Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Medical Management, Preventative Care, Care Management, Practice Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Case Management, Utilization Management, Interoperability, Primary Care, Health Informatics, Patient-centered Care, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Electronic Medical Record, Data Management, Health Education
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Performance Improvement, Health Systems, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Care Management, Value-Based Care, Practice Management, Risk Management, Project Management, Clinical Leadership, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Strategic Leadership, Complex Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Care, Medical Billing, Clinic Management Systems, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care Administration, Telecommunications, Value-Based Care, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Communication Systems, Digital Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Asepsis, Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Pharmacology, Patient-centered Care, Pharmacist Assistance, Pharmacy, Intravenous Therapy, Sterile Procedure, Personal protective equipment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Blood Collection, Phlebotomy, Medication Administration, Healthcare Ethics, Automated External Defibrillator, Medical Laboratory, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, Emergency Medicine, Laboratory Testing, Airway Management, Diagnostic Tests, Health Care, Emergency Response, Dignity in Care, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks