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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Informed Consent, Medical Privacy, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Legal Proceedings, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Life Sciences, Personal Injury Law, Case Law, Biotechnology, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Adaptive Equipment, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Home Health Care, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Health Technology, Disabilities, Long Term Care, End User Training and Support, Self Service Technologies, Telecommunications, Internet Of Things, Patient Evaluation, Occupational Therapy, Interoperability, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, Clinical Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Nutrition Counseling, Exercise Science, Clinical Practices, Exercise Therapy, Athletic Training, Patient Positioning, Lifting Ability, Kinesiology, Nutrition Care Plans, Injury Prevention, Nutritional Assessment, Rehabilitation, Mobility Assistance, Nutrition and Diet, Manual Therapy, Training Programs, Health And Wellness Coaching, Education and Training, Pain Management
Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Medical Privacy, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Culture, Clinical Research Ethics, Informed Consent, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Biotechnology, Biomedical Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Community Health, Health Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Demography, Infectious Diseases
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Pediatrics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emergency Response, Risk Analysis, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatric Assessments, Family Support, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental and Behavioral Health, Clinical Assessment, Media and Communications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Customer experience improvement, Service Design, Loyalty Programs, Customer Analysis, Process Mapping, Customer Insights, Customer Relationship Management, Process Design, Journey Mapping, Customer Engagement, Customer Support, Cross-Channel Marketing, Business Process, Integrated Marketing Communications, Customer Retention, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Oral Expression, Sales Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, Grant Applications, Commercialization, Entrepreneurial Finance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Fundraising, Public Health
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Care Coordination, Dignity in Care, Supply And Demand, Social Work, Healthcare Ethics, Human Services, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sociology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Educational Materials, Health Assessment, Pedagogy, Teaching, Psychological Evaluations, Simulations, Program Evaluation, Education and Training, Clinical Assessment, Case Studies, Psychosocial Assessments, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Public Health, Health Systems, Health Care, Climate Change Programs, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Immigration Law, Governance, Public Policies, Demography, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Samsung
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Electrical Safety, Technical Support, Test Equipment, Safety and Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks