Free Online Pain Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

University of Colorado System

Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care (Coursera)

Health & Society

Discover the essential skills needed to address and manage pain effectively within the context of palliative care. This course offers a holistic approach to understanding and alleviating pain, providing you with the knowledge to assess patients' pain levels and implement appropriate treatment strategies. Whether you're a healthcare professional or looking to support loved ones in end-of-life care, this course will equip you with the tools necessary for compassionate and effective pain management.

Jun 8th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Safety Pain Addiction

Coursera

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Actúa ante el dolor crónico (Coursera)

Health & Society

Descubre cómo enfrentar el dolor crónico en esta experiencia educativa diseñada por expertos. Aprenderás a gestionar eficazmente el dolor, identificar sus causas y aplicar estrategias para mejorar tu bienestar diario. Este curso está dirigido a personas que sufren de dolor crónico y a profesionales interesados en la atención al paciente.

Jun 8th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Health Pain Chronic Pain

Coursera

University of Pennsylvania

Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us (Coursera)

Sci: Biology & Life Sciences Medicine & Pharmacology

Dive into the world of Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us. This six-part course unravels the mysteries behind essential physiological indicators like heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, breathing patterns, and pain perception. Gain an integrated understanding of how your body functions and communicates its health status.

Jun 1st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Medicine Anatomy Human Body

Coursera

University of Michigan

Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers (Coursera)

Health & Society

Join this essential online course designed for non-prescribing healthcare professionals aiming to tackle the opioid crisis head-on. Gain knowledge on prevention methods, educational approaches, interventions, and policy changes that can be implemented in practice to significantly reduce the impact of opioids in communities across America.

May 25th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Health Epidemiology Pain

Coursera

Michigan State University

Reign of Pain (Coursera)

Health & Society

Embark on an enlightening journey into the world of chronic pain with our specialized course. Over seven modules, you'll gain profound insights into how chronic pain affects your body and mind, and discover practical ways to manage it effectively. This course is perfect for anyone dealing with chronic pain or professionals looking to help others.

May 18th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Health Pain Emotions

FutureLearn

HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education

Integrative Pain Management - Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine (FutureLearn)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

Explore a comprehensive approach to pain management by blending ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine with contemporary Western practices. This course is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their understanding and treatment methods for patients suffering from various types of pain. Gain valuable insights into diagnosing and treating pain effectively, integrating both Eastern and Western medical perspectives.

May 23rd 2022

4 Weeks

Medicine Healthcare Pain

Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers (edX)

EdX

University of Michigan,MichiganX

Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers (edX)

Health & Society

Discover how you as a non-prescribing provider can make a significant impact on the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States. This course offers evidence-based strategies for prevention, intervention, education, and policy change to empower healthcare professionals in their fight against opioids.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Health Epidemiology Pain