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.

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Home Health Care, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Nutrition Education, Patient Assistance, Caregiving, Working With Children, Meal Planning And Preparation, Cultural Sensitivity, Child Health, Disabilities, Patient Communication, Diversity Awareness, Basic Patient Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pediatrics
★ 4.8 (681) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Security Controls
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Midwifery, Child Health, Childbirth, Postpartum Care, Prenatal Care, Health Disparities, Care Management, Health Equity, Dignity in Care, Infant Care, Patient-centered Care, Health Policy, Cultural Responsiveness, Advocacy
★ 4.8 (261) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Working With Children, Small Business Accounting, Tax Management, Policy Development, Fiscal Management, Parent Communication, Contract Management, Program Standards, Revenue Management, Budgeting, Insurance, Cost Estimation, Payment Processing, Tax Compliance
★ 4.9 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Medical Office Procedures, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Data Management, Medical Records, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Record Keeping, Document Management, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Records Management, Taxonomy, Regulatory Compliance, Information Assurance, Risk Analysis, Process Mapping
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Medicaid, Insurance, Health Policy, Insurance Policies, Medicare, Copayment Collection and Processing, Economics, Home Health Care, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Long Term Care, Payment Systems, Hospital Medicine, Hospice
★ 4.8 (706) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Equipment, Intensive Care Unit, Medical Support, Health Technology, Bed Management, Hospital Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, Critical Care, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Nursing Management, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Infrastructure Architecture, Nursing and Patient Care, Capacity Management
★ 4.8 (13) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Threat Management, Patient Safety, Malware Protection, Security Controls, Encryption, Health Technology, Data Security, Information Privacy
★ 4.6 (402) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Personal Care, Personal Development, Productivity, Meditation & Breathwork, Time Management, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Stress Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Mindfulness, Resilience, Empowerment, Prioritization, Relationship Building, Learning Strategies, Nutrition and Diet
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Product Support, Google Cloud Platform, Technical Support and Services, Help Desk Support, Cloud Management, Technical Support, Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Service Level, Technical Communication, Data Loss Prevention, Issue Tracking, Technical Documentation, Incident Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Psychological Evaluations, Patient Evaluation, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Clinical Assessment, Quantitative Research, Psychosocial Assessments, Data Literacy, Patient Observation, Patient-centered Care, Oncology, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Statistical Analysis
★ 4.5 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient-centered Care, Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Contraindication, Psychosocial Assessments, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management, Clinical Assessment, Drug Interaction, Patient Communication, Physical Therapy, Substance Abuse, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness
★ 4.8 (194) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months