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.

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Treatment Planning, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Safety, Pain Management, Health Care, Clinical Practices, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Science and Research, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Research, Regulatory Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidades Anáhuac
Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Spanish Language, Patient Communication, Vocabulary, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Medical Terminology, Language Competency, Grammar, Patient-centered Care, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pharmacology, Airway Management, Cardiology, Medication Administration, Medical Emergency, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Critical Care, Health Assessment, Mental Status Examination, Vital Signs, Anatomy, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Exercise Therapy, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Manual Therapy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Patient Evaluation, Sports Medicine, Mechanics, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Practices, Injury Prevention, Athletic Training, Anatomy, Patient Treatment, Human Relations Movement, Health And Wellness Coaching
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IBM
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Technical Support, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Generative AI, Hardware Troubleshooting, IT Service Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Professional Networking, Help Desk Support, Data Storage, Desktop Support, Peripheral Devices, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Service
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Creative Problem-Solving, AI Enablement, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Creative Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Brainstorming, Large Language Modeling, Game Design, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Patient Preparation, Manual Therapy, Patient Positioning, Patient Treatment, Pain Management, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Exercise Therapy, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Cleanliness, Intravenous Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Health And Wellness Coaching, Mental Health Therapies, Health Care, Physical Science, Maternal Health, Mental Health
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Manual Therapy, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Adaptive Equipment, Mindfulness, Sports Medicine, Health And Wellness Coaching, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Safety And Health, Health Education, Health Promotion, Mental Health Therapies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Care, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Technology Roadmaps, Patient Flow, Public Health, Innovation, Health Care, Health Systems, Healthcare Project Management, Systems Integration, Data Analysis, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Terminology, Emerging Technologies, Data Management, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Regulatory Compliance, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Therapy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Treatment Planning, Urology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Epidemiology, Surgery, Cell Biology, Care Management, Biology, Pathology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Patient Communication, Self-Awareness, Compassion, Patient-centered Care, Resilience, Professional Development, Health And Wellness Coaching, Application Design, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Digital Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Patient Preparation, Patient Positioning, Patient Treatment, Contraindication, Manual Therapy, Pain Management, Clinical Practices, Clinical Assessment, Exercise Therapy, Patient-centered Care, Treatment Planning, Patient Communication, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Mental Health Therapies, Ancient History, Anatomy
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks