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: Constructive Feedback, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Healthcare Ethics, Decision Making, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Discussion Facilitation, Train The Trainer, Empowerment, Instructional Design, Instructional Strategies, Empathy
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, Healthcare Project Management, Decision Making, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Communication, Empathy, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Health Care
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education and Support, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Stress Management, Clinical Assessment, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Houston
Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Managed Care, Medicare, Care Management, Medicaid, Health Systems, Patient-centered Care, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Systems Of Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Interpersonal Communications, Data Collection
Beginner · 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: Health Informatics, Data Analysis, Clinical Informatics, Patient-centered Care, Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Decision Intelligence, Statistical Methods, Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Care Management, Patient Education and Support, Care Coordination, Patient Evaluation, Oncology, Caregiving, Health Assessment, Patient Referral, Chronic Diseases, Medical History Documentation, Long Term Care, Preventative Care, Family Support, Mental Health
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Patient-centered Care, Patient Safety, Patient Flow, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Scientific Methods, Health Systems, Process Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Accident Prevention, Process Modeling, Systems Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Change Control, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Healthcare Project Management, Safety Assurance, Quality Improvement, Safety Standards, Problem Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), System Implementation, Data Quality, Leadership
Mixed · 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, Health Informatics, Health Care, Issue Tracking, Change Control, Medical Devices, Network Troubleshooting, Change Requests, Disaster Recovery, Technical Documentation, Accident Prevention, General Networking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks