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.

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Health Policy, Governance, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, International Finance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Care, Public Safety and National Security, Philanthropy, Advocacy, Economic Development, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Oncology, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Construction, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Safety Assurance, Mechanics, Physics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Pain Management, Patient Referral, Clinical Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Standard Operating Procedure, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Safety Standards, Food Safety and Sanitation, Sanitation, Hazard Analysis, Health And Safety Standards, Good Manufacturing Practices, Procedure Development, Quality Management Systems, Hospitality, Risk Management Framework
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Scientific Methods, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Nutrition, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Promotion, Athletic Training, Regulatory Compliance, Preventative Care, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Psychology, Medical Science and Research, Life Sciences
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Research, Technical Writing, Learning Management Systems, Scientific Methods, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Program Evaluation, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Infographics, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Mechanics, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Verification And Validation, Advanced Mathematics, Algorithms
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Construction Estimating, Project Schedules, Construction Engineering, Cost Management, Sustainable Architecture, Change Control, Project Management, Contract Management, Timelines, Occupational Safety And Health, Engineering Management, Scheduling, Project Coordination, Sustainable Technologies, Construction Accounting, Project Implementation, Leadership Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Health Informatics, Health Care Administration, Health Information Management, Telehealth, Medical Devices, Electronic Medical Record, Computerized Physician Order Entry, Clinical Documentation, Interoperability, Patient-centered Care, Emerging Technologies, Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Health Technology, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Positioning, Patient Coordination, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Assessment, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, Health Care, Health Systems, Telecommunications, Patient Evaluation, Care Management, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Anesthesiology, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Pre-Anesthetic Assessment, Pain Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Stress Management, Preventative Care, Perioperative Care, Operating Room (OR), Clinical Practices, Patient Positioning, Clinical Nutrition, Behavioral Health, Patient Observation, Behavior Management, Long Term Care
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks