Free Online Patient 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

Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff (Coursera)

Health & Society

Dive into the world of Health IT with this specialized course tailored for healthcare IT professionals. Explore the critical role of electronic health records (EHRs) and delve deeper into various technologies that maintain ongoing healthcare operations. From telemedicine and patient portals to barcode scanners, printers, and medical devices, gain insights into troubleshooting and ensuring patient safety.

Jun 8th 2026

4 Weeks

Healthcare Patient Safety Telemedicine

Coursera

Johns Hopkins University

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I) (Coursera)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

Embark on an educational journey into the heart of healthcare excellence with 'Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I)'. This course is designed for professionals seeking to understand and implement effective strategies for improving patient safety and quality in their organizations. By mastering key concepts such as historical milestones, high reliability organization characteristics, and systems thinking approaches, you'll be equipped to lead change and make a significant impact on healthcare delivery.

Jun 1st 2026

4 Weeks

Health Healthcare Patient Safety

Coursera

Johns Hopkins University

Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III) (Coursera)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

Embark on a journey towards enhancing patient safety and healthcare quality with our specialized course. Designed for healthcare professionals, this course provides essential skills to plan and execute successful Problem Solving or Quality Improvement projects. Gain insights into project classifications, A3 problem solving methodology, and innovative design thinking techniques to drive meaningful change in patient care.

Jun 1st 2026

4 Weeks

Health Healthcare Project Management

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

Johns Hopkins University

Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV) (Coursera)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

This Coursera course is designed for healthcare professionals looking to enhance their skills in managing patient safety and quality improvement initiatives. By mastering the art of keeping these projects on track, you'll ensure better outcomes and sustained improvements in patient care.

Jun 1st 2026

4 Weeks

Health Healthcare Patient

Coursera

Johns Hopkins University

Measuring the Success of a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety VI) (Coursera)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

In this essential online course, you'll delve into the crucial role of measurement in enhancing patient safety and quality improvement initiatives. Gain insights into selecting the most relevant data sources, mastering interpretation techniques, and utilizing these skills to refine and optimize your projects for maximum impact on patient care.

Jun 1st 2026

4 Weeks

Health Healthcare Patient

Coursera

Johns Hopkins University

Implementing a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety V) (Coursera)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

Embark on the journey of transforming healthcare by implementing a successful patient safety or quality improvement project. This course will guide you through planning, execution, and scaling your initiative to create safer, higher-quality care environments. Learn from experts using proven methodologies like the 4 E model and TRiP framework.

Jun 1st 2026

4 Weeks

Patient Safety Quality Improvement Healthcare Management