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.

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Radiation Therapy, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Oncology, Patient Positioning, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Equipment, Treatment Planning, Physics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Cavity Prevention, Dental Care, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Treatment Planning, Diagnostic Tests, Risk Analysis, Clinical Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Student Support and Services, Group Therapy, Special Education, Parent Communication, Working With Children, School Psychology, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Psychological Evaluations, Child Development, Research, Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychotherapy, Behavior Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Pain Management, Patient Communication, Care Management, Oncology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Dignity in Care, Long Term Care, Family Support, Mental Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Medical Privacy, Automation, Robotics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Emerging Technologies, Health Care, Medical Devices, Safety Assurance
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Respiration, Oncology, Preventative Care, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Tests, Epidemiology, Immunology, Chronic Diseases, Treatment Planning, Patient Education And Counseling, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Medical Imaging, Surgery
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Clinical Assessment, Health Technology, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Evaluation, End User Training and Support, Technical Support, Patient Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Geriatrics, Caregiving, Nursing Homes, Dignity in Care, Home Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Psychosocial Assessments, Care Management, Substance Abuse, Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Cultural Sensitivity, Behavior Management, Needs Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Informed Consent, Medical Privacy, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Life Sciences, Personal Injury Law, Case Law, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Responsible AI, Social Impact, Business Risk Management, Business Operations, Risk Analysis, Operations, Generative AI, AI Security, Safety Assurance, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Governance, Leadership and Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Performance Improvement, Process Analysis, Health Care Administration, Health Systems, Business Analytics, Clinical Trials, Systems Thinking, Quality Improvement, Change Management, Analytics, Patient-centered Care, Health Care, Care Coordination, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Leadership
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Parent Communication, Advocacy, Family Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Advocacy, Oncology, Special Education, Working With Children, Education and Training
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months