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.

Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Patient-centered Care, Case Studies, Care Management, Compassion, Critical Thinking, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Respiratory Care, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pulmonology, Infant Care, Preventative Care, Pediatric Nursing, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Pediatrics, Health Assessment, Cardiology, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Diagnostic Tests
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Accident Prevention, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Personal Development, Working With Children, Child Health, Resilience, Social Skills, Environment Health And Safety, Safety Standards, Health And Safety Standards, Mental Health, Meal Planning And Preparation, First Aid, Record Keeping
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Informed Consent, Clinical Research Ethics, Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Privacy, Responsible AI, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management, Patient-centered Care, Patient Safety, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Gynecology, Geriatrics, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Preventative Care, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Exercise Therapy, Pharmacotherapy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Infection Control, Personal protective equipment, Emergency Response, Long Term Care, Patient Communication, Mental Health, Community Health, Public Health, Diagnostic Tests, Infectious Diseases, Policy Development, Education and Training
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Value-Based Care, Change Management, Health Care, Health Care Administration, Health Technology, Patient-centered Care, Consumer Behaviour, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Payment Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community and Social Work, Crisis Intervention, Social and Human Services, Socioeconomics, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Public Policies, Vulnerability, Cultural Responsiveness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Care Management, Home Health Care, Long Term Care, Empathy, Recognizing Others, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Adaptability, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Care Management, Healthcare Ethics, Compassion, Patient Evaluation, Patient-centered Care, Dignity in Care, Clinical Assessment, Self-Awareness, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Governance, Health Care, Care Management, Public Health, Stakeholder Management, Health Policy, Stakeholder Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Collaboration, Organizational Structure, Performance Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months