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.

Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Statistical Reporting, Patient-centered Care, Digital Analysis, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Evaluation, Business Reporting, Patient Advocacy, Data Presentation, Analytics, Data Collection, People Analytics, Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Communication, Data Analysis, Communication Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Synthesis, Quality Improvement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Hospice, Psychosocial Assessments, Respiratory Care, Clinical Assessment, Caregiving, Pulmonology, Stress Management, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Education and Support, Chronic Diseases, Nursing Practices, Mental Status Examination, Pharmacotherapy, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Pharmacology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Care Management, Health Care, Family Support, Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Adaptability, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Houston
Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Improvement, Culture Transformation, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Health Care Administration, Visionary, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Quality Management, Thought Leadership, Team Building, Teamwork, Diversity Awareness, Adaptability, Verbal Strategic Communication, Health Care, Health Education, Public Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Project Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Clinical Leadership, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Patient-centered Care, Team Management, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Organizational Change
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Safety, Health Technology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Help Desk Support, Technical Support, Information Technology Operations, Health Care, Issue Tracking, Network Support, Change Control, Medical Devices, Electronic Medical Record, Change Requests, Disaster Recovery, Technical Documentation, Accident Prevention, Software Installation, General Networking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Communication, Caregiving, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education and Support, Care Management, Patient Advocacy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychosocial Assessments, Family Support, Treatment Planning, Mental Health, Stress Management, Discussion Facilitation, Mental Health Therapies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Endocrinology, Geriatrics, Medication Therapy Management, Mammography, Dietetics, Pharmacotherapy, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Pharmacology, Clinical Nutrition, Orthopedics, Nutrition Education, Cardiology, Preventative Care, Oncology, Patient Treatment, Exercise Therapy, Exercise Science
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Critical Thinking, Stress Management, Chronic Diseases, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Hospital Experience, Patient-centered Care, Health Informatics, Patient Advocacy, Patient Communication, Patient Safety, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Technology, Analytics, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Literacy, AI Personalization, Health Disparities, Innovation, Data Collection, Big Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Health Systems, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Promotion, Clinical Practices, Telehealth
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Chronic Diseases, Health Technology, Patient-centered Care, Care Management, Health Assessment, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Communication, Medical Privacy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Regulatory Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks