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.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Child Health, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Family Support, Parent Communication, Child Development, Diversity Awareness, Mental Health, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Social Work, Health Policy, Social Justice, Special Education, Community and Social Work, Diversity Awareness, Public Policies, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Care, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Social Justice, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Health Care, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Awareness, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Medicaid, Primary Care, Medicare, Responsible AI, Managed Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Services, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Customer experience improvement, Innovation, Service Management, Hotel Operations, Customer Service, Restaurant Operation, Food and Beverage, Cultural Sensitivity, Digital Transformation, Corporate Sustainability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pulmonology, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Cardiology, Clinical Assessment, Patient Observation, Child Health, Medical Equipment and Technology, Pediatrics, Medical Terminology, Anatomy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Epidemiology, Community Outreach, Health Systems, Research Design, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Media and Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Disparities, Cardiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Chronic Diseases, Microbiology, Health Care, Community Health, Health Education, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Health Assessment, Trend Analysis, Immunology, Medical Science and Research
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Telehealth, Health Disparities, Health Informatics, Health Care, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, digital literacy, Interoperability, Public Health, Epidemiology, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition Care Plans, Nutrition Education, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Coaching, Public Health and Disease Prevention
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Western Australia
Skills you'll gain: Hematology, Medical Laboratory, Laboratory Testing, Pathology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Patient Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Informed Consent, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Drug Development, Record Keeping, Clinical Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Psychiatry, Substance Abuse, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Pediatrics, Psychotherapy, Primary Care, Patient Treatment, Pharmacotherapy, Chronic Diseases, Psychiatric Assessments, Child Development, Public Health, Patient Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks