Patient care courses can help you learn effective communication with patients, the basics of medical terminology, ethical considerations in healthcare, and techniques for managing patient records. You can build skills in empathy, critical thinking, and teamwork, which are vital for providing high-quality care. Many courses introduce tools like electronic health record systems and patient management software, showing how these resources enhance patient interactions and streamline care processes.

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Promotion, Value-Based Care, Public Health, Health Care, Health Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Preventative Care, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Child Health, Child Development, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Patient Positioning, Patient Education And Counseling, Caregiving, Patient Transport, Family Support
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Governance, Business Intelligence, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Service
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Dental Procedures, Dentistry, Oral and Dental Care, Dental Care, Treatment Planning, Patient Evaluation, Patient Preparation, Surgery, Dental Instruments, Medical Equipment and Technology, Oral Health, Perioperative Care, Clinical Practices, Risk Analysis, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Patient Safety, Physiology, Substance Abuse, Pharmacology, Neurology, Healthcare Ethics, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Ancient History, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Biology, World History, Chemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Neurology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, General Medicine, Medical History Documentation, Science and Research, Clinical Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Pharmacology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Professional Networking, Business Management, Staff Management, Leadership and Management, People Management, Planning, Customer Service, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Leadership, Change Management, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Value-Based Care, Healthcare Project Management, Data Quality, Spreadsheet Software, Patient-centered Care, Data Analysis Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Records, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Registration, Medical History Documentation, Records Management, Information Privacy, Patient Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of New Mexico
Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Music, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Compassion, Health Care, Mindfulness, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Resilience, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Personal Attributes, Positivity, Emotional Intelligence, Behavioral Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music, Active Listening, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, World Music, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Respiration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks