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.

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Health Systems, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Promotion, Clinical Practices, Telehealth
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Safety Culture, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Stress Management, Organizational Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Diversity and Inclusion, Occupational Safety And Health, Workplace inclusivity, Employee Performance Management, Trustworthiness, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Diversity Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Resilience, Mental Health, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Agentic systems, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Agentic Workflows, Decision Intelligence, Data Governance, AI Enablement, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, Digital Transformation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Human Factors (Security), Generative AI Agents, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Information Technology, Information Systems
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Electrical Systems, Cybersecurity, Program Development, Automation, Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Control Systems, Electronic Hardware, Internet Of Things, Software Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Environment, Scientific Visualization, Safety Assurance, electromagnetics, Science and Research, Research, Personal protective equipment, Energy and Utilities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Family Planning, Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gynecology, Patient Education and Support, Treatment Planning, Urology, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Patient Education And Counseling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Novartis
Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Medication Administration, Chemistry, Analytical Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Accounting, Income Statement, Non-Profit Accounting, Resource Utilization, Cash Flows, Resource Management, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Financial Management, Performance Improvement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Communication, Health Technology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Education and Support, Medical Privacy, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Health Informatics, Digital pedagogy, Health Administration, Chronic Diseases, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Team Collaboration, Leadership Studies, Team Building, Drive Engagement, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Coaching, Employee Coaching, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Goal Setting, Employee Engagement, Collaboration, Compassion, Safety Culture
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Rehabilitation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Hazard Analysis, Fire And Life Safety, Chemical Engineering, Accident Prevention, Risk Analysis, Electrical Safety, Risk Management, Risk Control, Engineering Analysis, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Calculations, Estimation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks