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 Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Evaluation, Medical History Documentation, Patient Communication, Medical Terminology, Health Assessment, Basic Patient Care, Clinical Assessment, Emergency Medicine, Patient Positioning, Occupational Health, Anatomy, Health Systems, Technical Communication, Personal protective equipment, Stress Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Contraindication, Pain Management, Nursing Practices, Clinical Practices, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Regulatory Compliance, Science and Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Systems, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Patient Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Technology, Telehealth, Public Speaking, Diagnostic Tests
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Abuse, Patient-centered Care, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Psychiatry, Pharmacotherapy, Psychotherapy, Treatment Planning, Health Policy, Care Coordination, Clinical Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Evaluation, Triage, Clinical Assessment, First Aid, Patient Transport, Wound Care, Vital Signs, Physiology, Anatomy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Communication, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Coaching, Goal Setting, Health Care, Active Listening, Empowerment, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Airway Management, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Trauma Care, Respiratory Care, Wound Care, Maternal Health, Emergency Nursing, Nursing, Orthopedics, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Anatomy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Social Determinants Of Health, Psychiatry, Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Equity, Mental Health, Artificial Intelligence, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Natural Language Processing, Healthcare Ethics, Data Security, Governance, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Spanish Language, Patient-centered Care, Medical Terminology, Language Competency, Dignity in Care, Vocabulary, Diagnostic Tests, Cultural Diversity, Grammar
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pharmacology, Airway Management, Cardiology, Medication Administration, Medical Emergency, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Critical Care, Health Assessment, Mental Status Examination, Vital Signs, Anatomy, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Bloodborne Pathogens, Drug Interaction, Primary Care, Health Disparities, Medication Therapy Management, Health Equity, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Community Health, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months