Caregiving courses can help you learn effective communication techniques, emotional support strategies, and daily living assistance skills. You can build competencies in managing medications, understanding patient needs, and navigating healthcare systems. Many courses introduce tools like care planning software and assessment frameworks that help caregivers organize tasks and track progress, ensuring that individuals receive personalized and attentive care.

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Resourcefulness, Food and Beverage, Adaptability, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Health Education, Health Technology, Nurse Education, Nursing Care, Nursing, Nursing Management, Health Promotion, Nursing Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication, Physical Therapy, Substance Abuse, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of New Mexico
Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Music, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Compassion, Health Care, Mindfulness, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Oncology, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Responsiveness, Care Coordination, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Stress Management, Discussion Facilitation, Family Support
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Professional Development, Active Listening, Leadership, Mindfulness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Growth Mindedness, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Health And Wellness Coaching, Self-Motivation, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Resilience, Behavior Management, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cinematic Health
Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Developmental Disabilities, Patient Communication, Mobility Assistance, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Hospice, Basic Nursing Skills, Caregiving, Cultural Sensitivity, Rehabilitation, Basic Patient Care, Patient-centered Care, Chronic Diseases, Family Support, Personal Care, Care Management, Long Term Care, Nursing Basics, Nursing Care, Patient Transfer Equipment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Family Support, Disabilities, Working With Children, Caregiving, Training Programs, Human Learning, Patient Education and Support, Special Education, Child Development, Advocacy, Curriculum Planning, Care Coordination, Instructional Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Positivity, Creativity, Personal Development, Empathy, Optimism, Mindfulness, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Curiosity, Stress Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Care Management, Health Care, Preventative Care, Health Disparities, Professionalism, Health Promotion, Clinical Nutrition, Mental Health, Collaboration, Empathy, Social Determinants Of Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks