Online Healthcare Training Programs and Courses

Healthcare training covers the education, externship* hours, and/or on the job training that is often required to work in most medical jobs, from administrative to clinical roles. Training in healthcare, whether in-person or online, will often cover the foundational topics every healthcare worker should know, such as common medical terminology, and then help you build job-specific skills.

*CareerStep does not guarantee externships. A learner’s placement in and completion of an externship is solely the learner’s responsibility and may be subject to additional requirements, such as a background check and successful completion of a CareerStep course. This is particularly important for learners seeking to complete their externship in Alabama, District of Columbia, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. Please note that CareerStep will not sign agreements with sites in the above-referenced states or provide evidence of insurance to those sites.

Depending on your specific job title, healthcare managers should have a strong understanding of a number of skills, from leadership skills to specific medical training. Many healthcare managers have a combination of academic and practical training in the field, which allows them to effectively manage a healthcare team in a variety of settings.

Education and training are important in healthcare because there are many skills that can’t just be learned through on-the-job training and your level of skill in the field can make a huge difference to patient safety and quality of care. Additionally, the healthcare field is one that is constantly evolving with new breakthroughs and updates in technology, so to be an effective worker in the industry, it’s important to continue to learn and develop your skills even when you’ve already completed a training program and have been working for years.

Most healthcare certifications aren’t easy to get. They involve completing education requirements, hours of study and preparation, and then passing what is often a challenging, long exam to affirm your knowledge.

The highest paying healthcare jobs that don’t require completion of extensive college degrees are often those that are more technology or diagnostic-focused, such as an EKG technician or specialized roles, like radiation therapist. However, the average salary for any medical job depends on a few different factors such as where you live, your employer, your credentials, and your work experience.