Free Online Healthcare Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

The State University of New York

Foundations for Assisting in Home Care (Coursera)

Education Health & Society

Embark on your journey towards becoming a compassionate caregiver with 'Foundations for Assisting in Home Care'. This course is designed for those eager to make a difference in the lives of others by providing essential home health assistance. Learn about patient care, safety protocols, effective communication, and more, all from the comfort of your own home.

Aug 10th 2026

13-24 Weeks

Health Nutrition Food

Coursera

University of Geneva

Violence Against Healthcare (Coursera)

Social Sciences

Dive into this online course that focuses on establishing practical solutions to combat violence against healthcare systems worldwide. Gain insights into policy-making, humanitarian organization strategies, and effective communication techniques essential for protecting health care in danger zones.

Aug 10th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Healthcare Ethics Human Rights

Coursera

University of Pennsylvania

The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease (Coursera)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

Dive into 'The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease' - an insightful course that unravels the connection between dental health and systemic conditions. Gain a deeper understanding of how oral symptoms can signal underlying medical problems and learn about effective interdisciplinary care approaches.

Aug 10th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Medicine Health Healthcare

Coursera

The University of Sydney

Using clinical health data for better healthcare (Coursera)

Health & Society

Discover the transformative power of clinical health data in modern healthcare. This comprehensive course will teach you how to effectively use digital health records to inform decision-making, generate evidence-based insights, and ultimately deliver better care for patients. Join us on this journey towards a more data-driven approach to medicine.

Aug 10th 2026

4 Weeks

Healthcare Health Data Healthcare Data

Coursera

George Washington University

Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions (Coursera)

Health & Society

Dive into the world of clinical simulations with our 7-week Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions course. Whether you're a nurse, doctor, or allied health professional, this program will equip you with key strategies to improve patient care and refine your skills. Learn about seven critical components of clinical simulation and how they can be applied across various healthcare settings.

Aug 10th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Health Healthcare Nursing

Coursera

University of Edinburgh

Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine (Coursera)

Health & Society Statistics & Data Analysis

Embark on a transformative journey into the future of healthcare with our Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine course. In this cutting-edge program, you'll explore the latest advancements in data science as they apply to life sciences, paving the way for personalized treatment plans tailored to individual patients' needs. Gain insights into various types of health-related data and learn computational methods that are reshaping the landscape of biomedicine.

Aug 10th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Medicine Healthcare Machine Learning

Coursera

McMaster University

Hacking Exercise For Health. The surprising new science of fitness. (Coursera)

Health & Society

Transform your approach to fitness with 'Hacking Exercise for Health'. Designed by leading experts, this course reveals the surprising new science of exercise efficiency, helping you build strength and improve cardiovascular health in less time than traditional methods. Learn how to optimize your workouts for maximum results with minimal effort.

Aug 10th 2026

4 Weeks

Health Nutrition Healthcare

Coursera

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Everyday Chinese Medicine 2 (Coursera)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

Explore the fascinating world of Chinese Medicine in Everyday Chinese Medicine II, a course designed for both healthcare professionals and the general public. Delve into diagnostic and therapeutic approaches that have been practiced for centuries and learn how to integrate these principles into your daily life or practice.

Aug 10th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Medicine Health Healthcare

Coursera

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres) (Coursera)

Security & Networking

Explore the critical intersection of technology and medicine with our 'Cybersecurity in Healthcare' course. Designed for professionals working in hospitals, care centres, and related fields, this course will equip you with the knowledge to safeguard sensitive patient information and maintain operational integrity against cyber threats. Developed under the SecureHospitals.eu project funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 program, this course is a must-take for anyone committed to enhancing healthcare cybersecurity.

Aug 10th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Healthcare Security Information Security