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Patient Care Courses

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.


Popular Patient Care Courses and Certifications


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    University of Minnesota

    Community Awareness Course: Sexuality and Disability

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Patient Education And Counseling, Sociology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Chronic Diseases, Psychology, Anatomy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Law You Can Use

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Labor Compliance, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Court Systems, Disabilities, Compliance Management, Arbitration, Regulatory Requirements, Medical Privacy, Legal Risk, Legal Research, Mediation, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Legal Proceedings, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Analysis, Workplace inclusivity, Civil Law, Litigation and Civil Justice, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Pathology, Physiology, Laboratory Testing, Precision Medicine, Biochemistry, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Patient Treatment, Biology, Internal Medicine, Pharmacology, Medical Ultrasonography, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Clinical Nutrition, Anatomy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    137 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Theoretical Computer Science, Programmable Logic Controllers, Microarchitecture, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    125 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dell

    Dell Technologies Technical Customer Support Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Network Troubleshooting, Customer Relationship Building, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Professional Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Cybersecurity, Process Improvement, Performance Metric, Desktop Support, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Cyber Attacks, Customer experience improvement, Technical Support, Customer Complaint Resolution, Digital Transformation, Lifelong Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computing, Ethics, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Medical Privacy, Healthcare Ethics, Responsible AI, Computer Security Awareness Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Information Management, Generative AI, Automation, Diversity Awareness, Medical Records, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Cybersecurity, Cultural Diversity, Information Privacy, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information

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    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Interactive Brokers

    U.S. Bond Investing Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Financial Trading, Securities Trading, Investments, Analysis, Financial Market, Tax, Financial Regulations, Capital Markets, Financial Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Credit Risk, Income Tax, Market Dynamics, Due Diligence, Corporate Finance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Mainstream Smart Home Technology as Assistive Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptive Equipment, Home Health Care, Network Protocols, Mobility Assistance, Wireless Networks, Health Technology, Disabilities, Long Term Care, End User Training and Support, Technology Strategies, Technical Consulting, Telecommunications, Patient Assistance, Internet Of Things, Patient Evaluation, Interoperability, Usability, Clinical Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Recuperación Optimizada en Cirugía Colorrectal

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Room (OR), Perioperative Care, Patient Preparation, Patient Education And Counseling, Anesthesiology, Surgery, Rehabilitation, Discharge Planning, Patient Flow, Patient Evaluation, Value-Based Care, Clinical Nutrition, Care Management, Clinical Monitoring, Pain Management, Kinesiology

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Manejo de Crisis Epilépticas y Promoción de la Inclusión Social

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Family Support, Diversity Awareness, Chronic Diseases, Care Management, Patient Education and Support, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Preventative Care, Patient Treatment, School Psychology, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Treatment Planning, Neurology, Pharmacotherapy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Genentech

    Data Science in Health Technology Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Health Policy, Health Assessment, Health Care, Analysis, Clinical Trials, Model Evaluation, Data Synthesis, Statistical Modeling

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Genentech

    Making Data Science Work for Clinical Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Statistical Reporting, Data Sharing, Version Control, Clinical Trials, GitHub, Data Quality, Medical Privacy, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Maintainability, DevOps, R Programming, Package and Software Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular patient care courses

  • Community Awareness Course: Sexuality and Disability: University of Minnesota
  • Law You Can Use: University of Pittsburgh
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials: University of Copenhagen
  • Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design: L&T EduTech
  • Dell Technologies Technical Customer Support Specialist: Dell
  • Computing, Ethics, and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
  • U.S. Bond Investing Basics: Interactive Brokers
  • Mainstream Smart Home Technology as Assistive Technology: University of Pittsburgh
  • Recuperación Optimizada en Cirugía Colorrectal: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Manejo de Crisis Epilépticas y Promoción de la Inclusión Social: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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