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: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Sterilization, Urinalysis, Patient Communication, Medical Terminology, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Infection Control, Asepsis, Nutrition and Diet, Pathology, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Geriatrics, Laboratory Testing, Hand Hygiene, Electocardiography, Anatomy, Pediatrics
★ 4.8 (64) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education and Support, Constructive Feedback, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Empathy, Employee Engagement, Telehealth, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Communication, Data Analysis, Cultural Sensitivity, Quality Improvement, Leadership and Management, Continuous Improvement Process
★ 4.4 (12) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Drug Interaction, Meditation & Breathwork, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Patient Referral, Treatment Planning, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pain Management, Contraindication, Patient Safety, Clinical Assessment, Health Policy, Patient-centered Care, Music, Patient Communication, Clinical Practices, Safety Standards, Stress Management, Pharmaceuticals
★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Wound Care, Blood Collection, Vital Signs, Patient-centered Care, Health Assessment, Infection Control, Clinical Nursing, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Nursing, Patient Safety, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Positioning, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Surgical Nursing, Nursing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Nutrition
★ 4.8 (36) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Patient Communication, Health Assessment, Patient Observation, Clinical Assessment, Mental Status Examination, Patient-centered Care, Blood Pressure, Patient Treatment, Clinical Nursing, Nursing, Patient Safety, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Respiration, Medical Surgical Nursing
★ 4.9 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, ChatGPT, Patient Coordination, Care Coordination, Case Management, Technology Roadmaps, No-Code Development, Care Management, AI Integrations, Patient Communication, Business Process Automation, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Clinical Leadership, Patient Communication, Team Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Team Building, Composure, Emotional Intelligence, Healthcare Project Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Communication, Health Care
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Medical Office Procedures, Data Entry, Clinical Documentation, Health Information Management, Document Management, File Management, Document Control, Data Capture, Vital Signs
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Infant Care, Respiratory Care, Patient Evaluation, Preventative Care, Child Health, Health Assessment, Family Support, Clinical Assessment, Patient Observation, Medical Equipment and Technology, Cardiology, Child Development, Nutritional Assessment, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Standards, Caregiving, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diagnostic Tests
★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Wound Care, Hand Hygiene, Personal protective equipment, Infection Control, Medical Surgical Nursing, Patient Communication, Health Assessment, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Safety, Patient Treatment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing, Clinical Nursing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Community Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Patient Evaluation, Triage, Emergency Response, Clinical Assessment, Patient Transport, Health Assessment, Wound Care, Physiology
★ 4.8 (490) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Patient Registration, Claims Processing, Patient Safety, Medical Billing, Revenue Cycle Management, Medical Records, Medical Billing and Coding, Data Entry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months