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.

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Respiration, Oncology, Preventative Care, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Tests, Epidemiology, Immunology, Chronic Diseases, Treatment Planning, Patient Education And Counseling, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Medical Imaging, Surgery
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Gynecology, Geriatrics, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Preventative Care, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Exercise Therapy, Pharmacotherapy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Technology, Health Care, Patient Treatment, Patient-centered Care, Remote Access Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Virtual Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Compassion, Patient-centered Care, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Patient Flow, Case Management, Quality Improvement, Safety Standards, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Leadership, Systems Of Measurement, Persuasive Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Leadership Development, Health Care Administration, Managed Care, Hospital Experience, Organizational Structure, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Primary Care, Payment Systems, Medicare, Health Policy, Health Equity, Innovation, Performance Measurement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction, Patient Education and Support, Treatment Planning, Pain Management, Medical History Documentation, Care Management, Clinical Research, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months
Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Value-Based Care, Change Management, Health Care, Health Care Administration, Health Technology, Patient-centered Care, Consumer Behaviour, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Payment Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Nursing Process, Perioperative Care, Basic Nursing Skills, Nursing Care, Nursing Management, Health Assessment, Nursing, Oncology, Clinical Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Psychiatric Assessments, Stress Management, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental Status Examination, Geriatrics, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Pharmacology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Clinical Leadership, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Patient-centered Care, Team Management, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Customer experience improvement, Resource Allocation, Health Informatics, Patient-centered Care, Stakeholder Analysis, Value-Based Care, Operational Analysis, Patient Communication, Predictive Analytics, Business Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Personalized Service, Care Management, Systems Integration, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks