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Clinical courses can help you learn patient assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based practice. You can build skills in clinical reasoning, effective communication with patients, and teamwork in healthcare settings. Many courses introduce tools like electronic health records, diagnostic software, and telehealth platforms, demonstrating how these skills enhance patient care and improve health outcomes.

Popular Clinical Courses and Certifications


  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatry, Psychological Evaluations, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Psychotherapy, Psychiatric Assessments, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychology, Pharmacotherapy, Crisis Intervention, Pharmacology

    ★ 4.8 (78) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Pediatric Nursing, Pediatrics, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Clinical Nutrition, Immunology, Patient Positioning, Medical Support, Food Safety and Sanitation, Endocrinology, Biochemistry, Sterilization

    ★ 4.9 (63) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Healthcare Data Quality and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Maintenance, Data Validation, Data Management, Clinical Data Management, Health Information Management, Metadata Management, Technical Communication, Change Control

    ★ 4.7 (158) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Nanjing University

    营养与健康

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Clinical Nutrition, Nutritional Assessment, Biochemistry, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Physiology, Oncology

    ★ 4.3 (156) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Boas Práticas Científicas

    Skills you'll gain: General Science and Research, Rapport Building, Science and Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Team Collaboration, Data Ethics, Experimentation

    ★ 4.9 (48) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    The Newborn Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Postpartum Care, Pulmonology, Health Assessment, Infant Care, Vital Signs, Cardiology, Respiratory Care, Clinical Assessment, Patient Observation, Child Health, Diagnostic Tests, Medical Equipment and Technology, Pediatrics, Respiration, Anatomy

    ★ 4.9 (298) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Disorders Related To Trauma

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Rehabilitation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Evaluation

    ★ 4.9 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Precision Medicine, Microbiology, Molecular Biology

    ★ 4.7 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Prepare for the EMT Certification Test

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Medical Services, Basic Patient Care, Treatment Planning, Care Management, Emergency Medicine, Patient Education and Support, Clinical Assessment

    ★ 4.6 (130) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Public Health, Exercise Science, Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Preventative Care, Sports Medicine, Geriatrics, Kinesiology, Pain Management, Research, Immunology, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Risk Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Neurology, Personal Development, Psychology

    ★ 4.7 (99) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Medical Science and Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials

    ★ 4.8 (52) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    Nursing Research: Principles and Methods(护理研究:基本原理与方法)

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing, Science and Research, Nurse Education, General Science and Research, Clinical Research, Scientific Methods, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Research Ethics, Medical Science and Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular clinical courses

  • Depressive and Bipolar Disorders: American Psychological Association
  • Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Healthcare Data Quality and Governance: University of California, Davis
  • 营养与健康: Nanjing University
  • Boas Práticas Científicas: Universidade de São Paulo
  • The Newborn Assessment: University of Colorado System
  • Disorders Related To Trauma: American Psychological Association
  • Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Prepare for the EMT Certification Test: University of Colorado System
  • Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research: University of Colorado Boulder

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