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.

Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Nursing Basics, Care Coordination, Communication, Patient Advocacy, Basic Patient Care, Teamwork, Patient Safety, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Planning, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Patient Referral, Pharmacology, Treatment Planning, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pain Management, Patient Safety, Clinical Assessment, Health Care, Clinical Practices, Nursing Practices, Pharmacotherapy, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient-centered Care, Music
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Patient Registration, Medical Records, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Office Procedures, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Patient Communication, Health Information Management, Revenue Cycle Management, Electronic Medical Record, Records Management, Clinical Documentation, Patient Safety, Care Coordination, Data Entry, Scheduling, Inventory Management System, Medical Terminology, Regulatory Compliance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Quality Assurance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Pharmacology, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Nurse Education, Pain Management, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Chronic Diseases, Gynecology, Health And Safety Standards, Medical Science and Research, Patient Communication, General Science and Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, First Aid, Patient Positioning, Patient Transport, Emergency Medical Services, Safety Assurance, Clinical Assessment, Medical History Documentation, Vital Signs, Neurology, Patient Safety
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing Management, Nursing Administration, Teamwork, Leadership, Nursing Practices, Collaboration, Patient Safety, Initiative and Leadership, Care Coordination, Trustworthiness, Mentorship, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Adaptability, Emotional Intelligence, Patient-centered Care, Decision Making, Accountability, Active Listening
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Nursing Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership, Accountability, Decision Making, Communication Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Collaboration, Patient Safety, Critical Thinking, Goal Setting, Resource Allocation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Airway Management, Trauma Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Medical History Documentation, Patient Communication, Child Health, Childbirth, Automated External Defibrillator, Medical Terminology, Health Assessment, Maternal Health, Patient Advocacy, Basic Patient Care, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Medication Administration, Cardiology, Pharmacology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Caregiving, Working With Children, Meal Planning And Preparation, Patient Communication, Disabilities, Basic Patient Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Family Support, Child Development, Dignity in Care, Patient Safety
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Cinematic Health
Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Patient Communication, Patient Positioning, Professionalism, Patient Transport, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Trauma Care, Treatment Planning, Caregiving, Healthcare Ethics, Care Coordination, Pulmonology, Infection Control, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Nursing Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Professional Development, Patient Safety
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Healthcare Ethics, Legal Risk, Clinical Leadership, Case Studies, Personal Integrity, Nursing, Patient Safety, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Professionalism, Health Care, Safety Culture, Medical Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Informed Consent, Compliance Management, Patient Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacology, Regulatory Compliance, Commercialization, Patient Safety
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months