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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Record Keeping, Medical Office Procedures, Records Management, Medical Records, Document Management, Health Information Management, Medical Privacy, File Management, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Patient Communication, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Quality Assurance, Information Privacy, Regulatory Compliance
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

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: 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: Patient Communication, Active Listening, Pain Management, Communication, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Family Support, Planning
★ 4.8 (306) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Communication Strategies, Communication, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Medical Terminology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Vital Signs, Patient Safety, Medication Administration, Intravenous Therapy, English Language
★ 4.8 (3.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education and Support, Patient Evaluation, Direct Patient Care, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Communication, Clinical Experience, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking
★ 4.6 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Clinical Supervision, Healthcare Ethics, Basic Patient Care, Patient Communication, Dignity in Care, Patient Treatment, Patient Safety, Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Health Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Assessment, Informed Consent, Professionalism, Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Empathy, Decision Making, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Records Management, Medical Office Procedures, Record Keeping, Document Management, File Management
Beginner · 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

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Clinical Assessment
★ 4.7 (841) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months