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.

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Responsiveness, Care Coordination, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Stress Management, Discussion Facilitation, Family Support
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Nursing Practices, Patient-centered Care, Basic Patient Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Assessment, Communication, Pharmacology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Nebraska
Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Patient Positioning, Infection Control, Equipment decontamination, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Safety, Hospital Admissions, Epidemiology, Public Health, Mental Health, Media and Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Houston
Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Managed Care, Medicare, Medicaid, Health Systems, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Systems Of Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Clinical Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Cloud Computing, Health Care, Cloud Solutions, Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Care Management, Precision Medicine, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Advocacy, Active Listening, Compassion, Communication, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Care Coordination, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Care Management, Home Health Care, Long Term Care, Compassion, Patient Education and Support, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Stress Management, Chronic Diseases, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Governance, Health Systems, Presentations, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Organizational Structure, Health Care, Administration, Strategic Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Clinical Leadership, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Care Management, Health Care, Clinical Practices, Preventative Care, Health Care Administration, Care Coordination, Health Education, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Disparities, Professionalism, Science and Research, Clinical Research, Collaboration, Health Promotion
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universidades Anáhuac
Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Hospital Experience, Financial Analysis, Finance, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months