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.

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Case Law, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Social Studies, Civil Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Policies, Governance, Cultural Diversity
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Building Design, Risk Management, Property Maintenance, Emergency Response
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Neurology, Psychology, Human Development, Child Development, Nutrition and Diet, Emerging Technologies, Environment, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Zurich
Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Chronic Diseases, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Anatomy, Sports Medicine, Preventative Care, Blood Pressure, Behavioral Health, Physiology, Pharmacotherapy, Biology, Behavior Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Community Mental Health Services, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Risk Analysis, Patient Education and Support, Mental Health Counseling, Psychiatric Assessments, Safety and Security, Family Support, Psychosocial Assessments, Public Health
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Fire And Life Safety, Electrical Safety, Accident Prevention, Safety Training, Safety Standards, Health And Safety Standards, Working With Children, Risk Analysis
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pain Management, Neurology, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment, Primary Care, Chronic Diseases, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Radiation Protection, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Radiography, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Patient Communication, Mammography, Patient Education And Counseling, Radiation Therapy, Safety Standards, Oncology, Physics, Biology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Triage, Health Disparities, Patient-centered Care, Patient Evaluation, Patient Communication, Care Coordination, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Demography, Occupational Health, Environmental Regulations, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Public Health, Health Equity, Environment, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Health Systems, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Systems Thinking, Environment Health And Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Social Determinants Of Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Science, Epidemiology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Acute Care, Medical Emergency, Neurology, Triage, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Departments, Emergency Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Interventional Radiology, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning, Care Coordination
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Medical Emergency, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Trauma Care, Patient Evaluation, First Aid, Patient Treatment, Triage, Vital Signs, Psychiatry, Emergency Response, Injury Prevention
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks