Psychiatry courses can help you learn diagnostic criteria, therapeutic techniques, and the biological underpinnings of mental health disorders. You can build skills in patient assessment, treatment planning, and effective communication with clients and their families. Many courses introduce tools like psychological assessment instruments and electronic health record systems, that support tracking patient progress and managing treatment plans.

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
Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Electronic Medical Record, Bioinformatics, Healthcare Ethics, General Medicine, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Psychiatry, Patient-centered Care, Drug Development, Diagnostic Tests, Life Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Patient Education and Support, Behavioral Health, Health Education, Health Technology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Chronic Diseases, Patient Communication, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Care Management, Telehealth, Health Informatics, Stress Management, Program Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Organizational Leadership, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychology, Professional Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Mental and Behavioral Health, Occupational Safety And Health, Community Mental Health Services, Emotional Intelligence, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Human Development, Mental Health, Personal Attributes, Leadership, Decision Making, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Evaluation, Cultural Diversity, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Health Education, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Treatment, Clinical Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Sociology, Social Sciences, Science and Research, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Neurology, Physiology, Psychology, Biochemistry, Biology, Developmental Disabilities, Science and Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Creativity, Human Development, Self-Awareness, Child Development, Personal Development, Sensory Systems Analysis, Stress Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Clinical Pharmacy, Substance Abuse, Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Life Sciences, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Research, Laboratory Research, Biology, Science and Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Health Disparities, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cultural Responsiveness, Culture, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychology, Health Equity, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cultural Diversity, Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Substance Abuse, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Medical Emergency, Neurology, Trauma Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Evaluation, First Aid, Patient Treatment, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Emergency Response, Injury Prevention, Patient Transport, Health Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Care, Rehabilitation, Nursing, Clinical Nursing, Acute Care, Chronic Diseases, Anatomy, Geriatrics, Patient Education and Support, Physiology, Pathology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment, Medication Therapy Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months