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.

Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Professional Development, Teamwork, Leadership, Care Coordination, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Safety, Communication, Resilience
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Epidemiology, Patient-centered Care, Microbiology, Pathology, Infection Control, Immunology, Preventative Care, Clinical Assessment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Pharmacology, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Nurse Education, Pain Management, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Chronic Diseases, Gynecology, Health And Safety Standards, Medical Science and Research, Patient Communication, General Science and Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Billing, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Coding, CPT Coding, Revenue Cycle Management, Clinical Documentation, Medical Office Procedures, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Administration, Revenue Management, Medical Terminology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Assessment, Systems Thinking, Health Care, Public Health, Physiology, Biology, Environmental Science, Chronic Diseases, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Medical Practices and Procedures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Patient Evaluation, Rehabilitation, Athletic Training, Treatment Planning, Manual Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Physical Therapy, Pain Management, Exercise Science, Patient Treatment, Kinesiology, Injury Prevention, Anatomy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Patient Positioning, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Clinical Assessment, Neurology, Rehabilitation, Patient Communication, Mindfulness, Patient Treatment, Pain Management, Self-Awareness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exercise Science, Occupational Therapy, Intravenous Therapy, Family Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Mental Health
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Personal Care, Positivity, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Productivity, Time Management, Self-Awareness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Mental Concentration, Nutrition and Diet, Goal Setting, Behavioral Management, Behavioral Health, Adaptability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Mechanics, Orthopedics, Anatomy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Evaluation, Medical History Documentation, Patient Communication, Medical Terminology, Health Assessment, Basic Patient Care, Clinical Assessment, Emergency Medicine, Patient Positioning, Occupational Health, Anatomy, Health Systems, Technical Communication, Personal protective equipment, Stress Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Surgery, Patient-centered Care, Treatment Planning, Pharmacotherapy, Endocrinology, Health Equity, Health Care, Patient Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Nephrology, Surgery, Medical Practices and Procedures, Chronic Diseases, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months