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.

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Pathology, Medical Terminology, Physiology, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Infectious Diseases, Health Care, Emergency Response, Public Health, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Nursing Homes, Hand Hygiene, Cleanliness, Sanitation, Epidemiology, Personal protective equipment, Infectious Diseases, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medication Administration, Microbiology, Urology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Health Technology, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Evaluation, End User Training and Support, Patient Communication, Patient Safety
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Medical Terminology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Endocrinology, Hematology, Anatomy, Immunology, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Interpersonal Communications, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Rapport Building, Interactive Learning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Case Studies, Mental Health, Clinical Practices
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

CVS Health
Skills you'll gain: Call Center Experience, Growth Mindedness, De-escalation Techniques, Data Entry, Greeting Customers, Teamwork, Inbound Calls, Customer Inquiries, Time Management, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Service, Customer Data Management, Personal Development, Performance Metric, Verbal Communication Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Nursing, Nurse Education, Nursing Care, Clinical Informatics, Health Informatics, Nursing Practices, Informatics, Telehealth, Patient-centered Care, Computer Displays, Decision Support Systems, Information Technology, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Safety
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Culture, Laboratory Research, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Ethics, Research, Media and Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care, Cultural Diversity, Mental and Behavioral Health, Food and Beverage, Rehabilitation, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Commercialization, Ideation, Health Technology, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Informatics, Health Care, Healthcare Project Management, Systems Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Technical Communication, Requirements Analysis, Data Access, User Centered Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Product Knowledge, Business Communication, Marketing, Oral Expression, Product Demonstration, Marketing Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Service, Business Writing, Business Ethics, Oral Comprehension, Advertising, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Consumer Behaviour
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months