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.

Taipei Medical University
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Drug Interaction, Medication Therapy Management, Medication Dispensation, Clinical Monitoring, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Drug Development, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Nephrology, Patient Safety, Mathematical Modeling, Physiology, Analytical Testing, Biochemistry, Continuous Monitoring, Biotechnology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Nursing Management, Value-Based Care, Patient-centered Care, Patient Safety, Care Coordination, Health Policy, Nursing, Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Cultural Responsiveness, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Cultural Sensitivity, Infection Control, Surveys, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Patient Safety, Health Informatics, Patient-centered Care, Predictive Modeling, Clinical Leadership, Care Management, Nursing and Patient Care, Health Care, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Health Care Administration, Health Technology, Data Collection, Business Leadership, Data Analysis, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Applied Machine Learning, Data Quality, Safety Standards
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Nursing Administration, Bed Management, Patient Flow, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing, Nursing Care, Health Care Administration, Nursing Practices, Care Coordination, Health Care, Progressive Care Unit, Direct Patient Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Contraindication, Pain Management, Nursing Practices, Nurse Education, Clinical Practices, Safety Standards, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Personal Care, Program Standards, Stress Management, Regulatory Compliance, Science and Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Office Procedures, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Conflict Management, Health Information Management, Patient Communication, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Coordination, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Patient Registration, Medical History Documentation, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Cultural Diversity, Professionalism
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Data Ethics, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Records, Machine Learning Methods, Unstructured Data, Model Deployment, Health Informatics, Data Mining, Managed Care, Model Evaluation, Health Care, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Patient Assistance, Basic Patient Care, Patient Communication, Nursing Basics, Healthcare Ethics, Direct Patient Care, Caregiving, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Toileting, Dignity in Care, Oral Hygiene, Nursing Care, Home Health Care, Nursing Homes, Personal Care, Medical Support, Hospital Experience, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Managed Care, Health Care, Drug Development, Medical Billing, Medical Management, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Policy, Care Management, Value-Based Care, Hospital Admissions, Hospital Medicine, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Revenue Cycle Management, Value-Based Care, Gift Accounting, Insurance, Revenue Recognition, Medical Billing, Managed Care, Health Policy, Health Systems, Revenue Management, Health Care Administration, Non-Profit Accounting, Health Administration, Financial Reporting, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Payment Systems, Healthcare Project Management, Management Accounting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cinematic Health
Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Patient Communication, Professionalism, Respiratory Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Trauma Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing and Patient Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Safety, Infection Control, Endocrinology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Care Coordination, Caregiving, Nursing Care, Professional Development, Healthcare Industry Knowledge
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hospital Experience, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Medical Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Organizational Structure, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Care Coordination, Health Technology, Administrative Support, Medical Equipment and Technology, Operational Efficiency, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks