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.

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Caregiving, Dignity in Care, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Education and Training, Non-Verbal Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Disparities, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Socioeconomics, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Medical History Documentation, Family Support, Caregiving
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Basic Patient Care, Patient Communication, Nursing Basics, Toileting, Dignity in Care, Medical Privacy, Oral Hygiene, Home Health Care, Nursing Homes, Personal Care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Care Management, Patient Advocacy, Psychosocial Assessments, Family Support, Mental Health, Stress Management, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Management, Cultural Diversity, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Caregiving, Non-Verbal Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Biology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Responsible AI, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Automation, Health Care Administration, Electronic Medical Record, Health Technology, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Health Informatics, ChatGPT, Patient-centered Care, Generative AI, Predictive Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Practice Management, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Patient Flow, Primary Care, Health Systems, Urgent Care, Telehealth, Human Resources, Financial Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Neurology, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Empathy, Mental Health, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Patient Education and Support, Mindfulness, Mental Health Therapies, Emotional Intelligence, Patient Evaluation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Family Support, Diversity Awareness, Chronic Diseases, Care Management, Patient Education and Support, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Preventative Care, Patient Treatment, School Psychology, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Treatment Planning, Neurology, Pharmacotherapy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Medical Privacy, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Clinical Informatics, Patient-centered Care, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Regulatory Compliance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Data Governance, Medical Imaging, Innovation, System Implementation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Advocacy, Active Listening, Compassion, Communication, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Care Coordination, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months