Counseling courses can help you learn active listening, empathy, conflict resolution, and effective communication techniques. You can build skills in assessing client needs, developing treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions. Many courses introduce tools such as cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques, motivational interviewing strategies, and assessment instruments that enhance your ability to support clients in various settings.

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Asepsis, Pharmacy, Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Patient-centered Care, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacist Assistance, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Intravenous Therapy, Healthcare Ethics, Sterile Procedure, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pharmacy Operations, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Infectious Diseases
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Nutrition, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Scientific Methods, Medical Science and Research, Life Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Goodwill Industries International
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Outreach, Training Programs, Relationship Building, Active Listening, Cultural Diversity, Computer Literacy, Disabilities, Workforce Development, Community Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Diversity Awareness, Curriculum Planning, Needs Assessment, Digital Communications, Rapport Building, Professional Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Program Evaluation
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Oncology, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Patient Education And Counseling, Sociology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Chronic Diseases, Psychology, Anatomy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Equity, Nutrition Education, Community Health, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Educational Materials, Environmental Issue
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Child Health, Nutrition Education, Maternal Health, Motivational Interviewing, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling, Caregiving, Mental Health, Family Support, Stress Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Sensitivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Telemetry, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Health Technology, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Patient Preparation, Health Informatics, Patient Treatment, Health Care, Health Systems, Telecommunications, Patient Evaluation, Care Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Basic Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Observation, Health And Wellness Coaching, Medical History Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Data Sharing, Care Coordination, Value-Based Care, Health Promotion, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Preventative Care, Community Health, Spatial Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Geographic Information Systems, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Care Management, Health Care, Preventative Care, Health Disparities, Professionalism, Health Promotion, Clinical Nutrition, Mental Health, Collaboration, Empathy, Social Determinants Of Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks