Addiction recovery courses can help you learn coping strategies, relapse prevention techniques, and the psychology behind addiction. You can build skills in effective communication, emotional regulation, and creating support networks. Many courses introduce tools such as mindfulness practices, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and motivational interviewing, that support applying these skills in real-life situations and fostering a supportive environment for recovery.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Public Health, Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Research, Hospice, Epidemiology, Chronic Diseases, Oncology, Pharmacology, Mental Health, Nutrition and Diet
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Journals, Music, Performing Arts, Mindfulness, Empowerment, Storytelling, Personal Development, Liberal Arts, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Writing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Psychiatric Assessments, Clinical Assessment, Caregiving, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Nutrition and Diet, Pharmacology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Social Justice, Health Care, Pharmacology, Public Health, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Community Health, Legal Risk, Advocacy, International Relations, Policy Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Medical Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Medical Prescription, Health And Wellness Coaching, Exercise Science, Healthcare Ethics, Collaboration, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation, Medication Therapy Management, Health Care, Nutrition and Diet, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Coaching, Health Education, Nutritional Assessment, Human Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Manual Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Contraindication, Exercise Therapy, Pain Management, Patient Positioning, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Patient Treatment, Occupational Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Intravenous Therapy, Physical Science
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Lifting Ability, Injury Prevention, Mobility Assistance, Exercise Science, Train The Trainer, Physical Stamina, Safety Standards, Neurology, Mechanics, Planning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Pain Management, Patient Communication, Care Management, Oncology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Dignity in Care, Long Term Care, Family Support, Mental Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Patient Advocacy, Active Listening, Compassion, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Psychiatric Assessments, Clinical Assessment, Care Coordination, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Hospice, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Stress Management, Clinical Assessment, Communication, Pharmacology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Rehabilitation, Exercise Therapy, Mobility Assistance, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Clinical Assessment, Physical Therapy, Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Health Assessment, Human Musculoskeletal System, Pain Management, Respiration, Respiratory Therapy, Education and Training, Anatomy, Health And Wellness Coaching
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Interaction, Value-Based Care, Utilization Management, Health Policy, Clinical Research, Patient Safety, Research Design, Epidemiology, Statistical Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks