Free Online Healthcare Safety Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

George Washington University

Leading Healthcare Quality and Safety (Coursera)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

Immerse yourself in a foundational course designed for healthcare practitioners aiming to enhance patient safety and improve overall healthcare quality. This Coursera offering provides essential knowledge and practical skills needed to lead impactful quality and safety initiatives within your organization. Whether you're looking to drive change at the micro or macro level, this course equips you with the tools necessary to make a difference.

Jun 8th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Health Healthcare Measurement

Coursera

Johns Hopkins University

Taking Safety and Quality Improvement Work to the Next Level (Patient Safety VII) (Coursera)

Health & Society

In this final course of the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Specialization, you'll dive into practical applications of safety and quality improvement strategies. By tackling a realistic scenario at Mercy Grace Hospital, a 500-bed urban facility, you will develop and implement solutions to enhance patient care and outcomes.

Jun 8th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Health Healthcare Patient Safety

Coursera

Johns Hopkins University

Setting the Stage for Success: An Eye on Safety Culture and Teamwork (Patient Safety II) (Coursera)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

Dive into the essential elements of creating a safe and supportive healthcare environment with our 'Setting the Stage for Success' course. This comprehensive program explores the critical components of a strong safety culture, emphasizing accountability, transparency, effective teamwork, and patient and family involvement. Learn how to identify and report patient safety hazards while fostering an organizational commitment to high reliability and quality care.

Jun 1st 2026

4 Weeks

Health Healthcare Quality

Coursera

University of Colorado System

Guidance to Keep Newborn Babies Safe and Healthy (Coursera)

Health & Society

This course provides new parents with crucial knowledge on how to keep their newborns safe and healthy during the critical first weeks. From effective feeding techniques to understanding infant sleep patterns and managing crying spells, you'll gain valuable insights into daily care routines that promote your baby's well-being.

Jun 1st 2026

4 Weeks

Health Healthcare Safety

Coursera

École des Ponts ParisTech

Mastering bitumen for better roads and innovative applications (Coursera)

Sci: Chemistry Sci: Physical & Earth Sciences

Dive into a four-week journey with experts from Total, Europe's leading bitumen provider. This course will equip you with the knowledge to effectively use bitumen in roadworks and explore innovative applications that ensure sustainability and durability. Learn how to optimize bitumen usage for better roads and discover new perspectives on this versatile material.

May 18th 2026

4 Weeks

Innovation Energy Chemistry

FutureLearn

Griffith University

Safer Healthcare for Australia's First Peoples (FutureLearn)

Health & Society

Discover how to provide safer healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by developing your cultural capability in this comprehensive FutureLearn course. Gain insights into Respect, Communication, Safety and Quality, Reflection, and Advocacy to enhance your practice and contribute to better health outcomes for Australia's First Peoples.

No sessions available

2 Weeks

Healthcare Quality Communication