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.

Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Caregiving, Healthcare Ethics, Patient-centered Care, Home Health Care, Care Management, Decision Making, Dignity in Care, Family Support, Chronic Diseases, Care Coordination, Communication Strategies, Health Care, Needs Assessment, Recognizing Others, Stress Management, Problem Solving, Health Assessment, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Coordination, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Educational Materials, Needs Assessment, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research Ethics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Acute Care, Medical Emergency, Triage, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Services, Emergency Nursing, Emergency Departments, Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Neurology, Care Coordination, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Health Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Compassion, Patient-centered Care, Patient Advocacy, Empathy, Dignity in Care, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Empathy, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Constructive Feedback, Peer Review, Clinical Experience, Communication, Self-Awareness, Education and Training
Beginner · 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

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Geriatrics, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diet, Mammography, Dietetics, Chronic Diseases, Clinical Nutrition, Preventative Care, Cardiology, Oncology, Medication Therapy Management, Orthopedics, Exercise Therapy, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology
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
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Triage, Health Disparities, Patient-centered Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychiatric Assessments, Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Cultural Sensitivity, Health Systems, Healthcare Ethics, Social Determinants Of Health, Mental Health, Team Collaboration, Health Policy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months