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: Medical History Documentation, Child Health, Childbirth, Airway Management, Pediatric First Aid, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Maternal Health, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Postpartum Care, Patient Transport, Respiratory Care, Prenatal Care, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Patient Evaluation, Patient Transfer Equipment, Environment Health And Safety, Health Assessment, Pathology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Pediatric Nursing, Infant Care, Pediatrics, Child Health, Pediatric First Aid, Nutrition and Diet, Nursing Care, Working With Children, Clinical Nutrition, Oral Health, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Toileting, Infectious Diseases, Dental Care, Respiratory Care, Airway Management, Immunology, Infection Control, Heimlich Maneuver
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Medical Office Procedures, Record Keeping, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Medical Office Procedures, Patient Preparation, Patient Registration, Triage, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Safety, Setting Appointments, Care Coordination, Standard Operating Procedure, Clinical Documentation, Data Entry, Record Keeping, Safety and Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medication Therapy Management, Asepsis, Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Pharmacology, Patient-centered Care, Pharmacist Assistance, Pharmacy, Intravenous Therapy, Sterile Procedure, Pharmacotherapy, Intravenous Hydration, Patient Treatment, Care Management, Hand Hygiene, Treatment Planning, Personal protective equipment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Parent Communication, Family Support, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Pain Management, Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Patient Advocacy, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient-centered Care, Medical Social Work, Working With Children, Psychosocial Assessments, Child Health, Patient Communication, Child Development, Community and Social Work, Social Work, Clinical Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Cultural Responsiveness, Direct Patient Care, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Empathy, Stress Management, Family Support, Needs Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Wound Care, Hand Hygiene, Personal protective equipment, Infection Control, Sterile Procedure, Asepsis, Medical Surgical Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Health Assessment, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Safety, Patient Treatment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing, Clinical Nursing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Community Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Active Listening, Medical Office Procedures, Patient Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Trustworthiness, Health Care Administration, Verbal Communication Skills, Empathy, Concision, Communication Strategies, Verbal Strategic Communication, Patient Safety, Communication, Professionalism, Relationship Building, Clinical Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Patient Flow, Patient-centered Care, Hospital Experience, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Health Care, Analytics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Care Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Program Evaluation, Health Technology, Cardiology, Data Integration, Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Observation, Patient-centered Care, Nursing Care, Infection Control, Patient Evaluation, Patient Communication, Emergency Response, Nursing Process, Clinical Assessment, Medical Emergency, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Health Assessment, Communication, Medical Equipment and Technology, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Anatomy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Management, Clinical Leadership, Patient Communication, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Healthcare Project Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Communication Strategies, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Communication, Health Care
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months