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.

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Healthcare Project Management, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Clinical Leadership, Patient-centered Care, Data Quality, Community Health, Risk Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Care Administration, Governance, Business Process, Business Process Management, Quality Improvement, Health Systems, Process Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Process Design, Business Process Improvement, Value-Based Care, Healthcare Project Management, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health And Wellness Coaching, Electronic Medical Record, Presentations, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Triage, Mitigation, Crisis Intervention, Emergency Response, Safety and Security, Emergency Medicine, First Aid, Healthcare Ethics, Risk Analysis, Stress Management, Resourcefulness, Cultural Diversity, Water Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Commercialization, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Intellectual Property, Sales Strategy, Clinical Trials, Portfolio Management, Strategic Partnership, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing Strategies, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Executive Presence, Strategic Communication, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Planning, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Leadership, Business Planning, Patient Safety, Innovation, Healthcare Project Management, Telehealth, Organizational Strategy, Design Thinking, Advocacy, Communication, Leadership and Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Software Development Life Cycle, Medical Devices, Systems Development, Usability, Medical Privacy, Regulatory Affairs, Verification And Validation, Human Factors, Regulatory Requirements, Quality Management Systems, Risk Management, Medical Management, User Interface (UI), Software Design, Healthcare Project Management, Software Testing, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Research
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Managed Care, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Medicaid, Insurance, Health Policy, Medicare, Economics, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Long Term Care, Payment Systems, Hospice
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Media and Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Risk Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Sensitivity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Novartis
Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Competitive Intelligence, Safety Assurance, Biotechnology, Biochemistry
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, International Relations, Interviewing Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Podcasting, Storytelling, Safety and Security, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Diversity Awareness, Business Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Construction Estimating, Project Schedules, Construction Engineering, Cost Management, Sustainable Architecture, Change Control, Project Management, Contract Management, Timelines, Occupational Safety And Health, Engineering Management, Scheduling, Project Coordination, Sustainable Technologies, Construction Accounting, Project Implementation, Leadership Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Interaction, Value-Based Care, Utilization Management, Health Policy, Clinical Research, Patient Safety, Research Design, Epidemiology, Statistical Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks