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.

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Professionalism, Diversity Awareness, Patient-centered Care, Composure, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Patient Communication, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Healthcare Ethics, Trustworthiness, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cleanliness, Accountability, Time Management
★ 4.8 (989) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Chegg Skills
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Medical Office Procedures, Patient Communication, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Business Writing, Health Technology, Health Care Administration, Health Informatics, AI Enablement, Productivity, Business Communication, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Business Process Automation, Digital Communications, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Clinical Assessment, Vital Signs, Health Technology, Patient Preparation, Patient Coordination, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, Health Care, Health Systems, Telecommunications, Patient Evaluation, Care Management, Communication
★ 4.9 (49) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Respiratory Care, Pathology, Vital Signs, Cardiology, Basic Patient Care, Physiology, Patient Observation, Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Cell Biology, Patient Communication
★ 4.8 (2.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Nephrology, Surgery, Perioperative Care, Medical Practices and Procedures, Patient Preparation, Chronic Diseases, Long Term Care, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Patient Evaluation, Acute Care, Patient Treatment, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacotherapy
★ 4.8 (373) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, General Medicine, Personal Care, Health Care, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Preventative Care, Health Systems, Clinical Practices, Patient Treatment, Mindfulness, Clinical Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Patient Observation, Pharmacology
★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Security Awareness, Data Ethics, Data Security, Technical Communication, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence
★ 4.8 (6.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Risking, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Patient-centered Care, Human Centered Design, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Mental Health, Machine Learning, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Security, Psychological Evaluations, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing, Patient Registration, Revenue Cycle Management, Billing, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Insurance, Administration
★ 4.7 (178) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Mammography, Molecular Biology, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Clinical Trials, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Radiation Therapy, Cell Biology, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Pathology, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Biology, Risk Analysis, Surgery
★ 4.8 (7.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Pediatric First Aid, Stress First Aid, Emergency Response, First Aid, Emergency Services, Stress Management, Disabilities, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Family Support, Developmental Disabilities, Psychology, Working With Children, Child Development, Social Work
★ 4.9 (12K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Community Mental Health Services, Resilience, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Positivity, Mental Health Therapies, Stress Management, Rehabilitation, Psychotherapy, Personal Care, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychology, Creativity, Mindfulness, Relationship Building, Exercise Therapy
★ 4.8 (3.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months