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.

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Health Care Administration, Managed Care, Behavioral Economics, Health Systems, Payment Systems, Process Design, Health Policy, Performance Measurement, Program Implementation, Risk Management, Accountability, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Supervision, Supervision, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Practices, Clinical Assessment, Train The Trainer, Professional Development, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Constructive Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Clinical Assessment, Health Technology, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Evaluation, Basic Patient Care, End User Training and Support, Patient Education and Support, Patient Communication, Patient Safety, Problem Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Sociology, Health Care, Surveys, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Care Coordination, Culture, Dignity in Care, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Liberal Arts, Supply And Demand, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Work, Healthcare Ethics, Human Services, Media and Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Clinical Leadership, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Culture Transformation, Lean Manufacturing, Health Care Administration, Organizational Change, Health Systems, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Production Process, Accident Prevention, Change Management, Leadership, Team Building, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Root Cause Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Medical Emergency, Neurology, Trauma Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Evaluation, First Aid, Patient Treatment, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Emergency Response, Injury Prevention, Patient Transport, Health Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Hardware Design, Hardware Architecture, Memory Management, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Diagram Design, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Staff Management, Clinical Leadership, Community Health, Health Administration, Public Health, People Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Electronic Medical Record System, Marketing and Public Relations, Financial Management, Marketing Communications, Health Informatics, Quality Improvement, Media and Communications, Human Resources, Philanthropy, Health Information Management and Medical Records
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Stress First Aid, First Aid, Emergency Response, Emergency Services, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Assistance, Preventative Care
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Commercialization, Ideation, Health Technology, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Development, Cost Reduction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Anatomy, Communication Disorders, Pathology, Physiology, Patient Treatment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Caregiving, Family Support, Diversity Awareness, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Personal Care, Mental Health, Chronic Diseases, Care Management, Patient Education and Support, Preventative Care, Maternal Health, Student Support and Services, Patient Treatment, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Treatment Planning, Neurology, Patient Safety
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks