Pathology courses can help you learn about disease mechanisms, diagnostic techniques, and laboratory practices. You can build skills in interpreting lab results, understanding histopathology, and applying molecular diagnostics. Many courses introduce tools like microscopy, immunohistochemistry, and genetic sequencing, showing how these tools are used to identify diseases and guide treatment decisions. Key topics often include cellular pathology, infectious diseases, and the role of pathology in personalized medicine.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Child Development, Music, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Life Sciences, Education and Training, Psychology, Performing Arts, Medical Science and Research, Pedagogy, Business Research, Business Economics, Clinical Trials, Instructional and Curriculum Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Physiology, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Blood Pressure, Human Musculoskeletal System, Nephrology, Neurology, Biology, Nutrition and Diet
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Respiration, Nursing Process, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Medical Terminology, Health Assessment, Nursing, Nursing Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Physiology, Health Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Surgical Nursing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Infection Control, Emergency Response
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Biochemistry, Infectious Diseases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Psychosocial Assessments, Care Management, Clinical Assessment, Rehabilitation, Health Assessment, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Long Term Care, Patient Education and Support, Clinical Monitoring, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Anatomy, Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Sports Medicine, Pulmonology, Respiration, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Exercise Science, Neurology, Cell Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Active Listening, Basic Patient Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Patient Education and Support, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Patient Advocacy, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cell Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Biology, Health Systems, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Health Assessment, Basic Patient Care
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Specimen Processing, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Laboratory Procedures, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Patient Evaluation, Health Systems, Medical Science and Research, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Direct Patient Care, Personal protective equipment, Clinical Practices, Drug Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Epic EMR, Health Informatics, Data Mapping, Clinical Data Management, Data Dictionary, Clinical Documentation, Data Analysis, Electronic Medical Record, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integrity, Data Import/Export, Data Access
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks