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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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    MathWorks

    Medical Image Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Image Analysis, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Data Import/Export, Biomedical Engineering, Matlab, Scientific Visualization, Deep Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Data Management, Biostatistics, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, R Programming, Scientific Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Correlation Analysis, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction, Computational Thinking, Markov Model, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lecturio

    Nursing Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Nursing Management, Patient-centered Care, Telehealth, Delegation Skills, Health Systems, Nursing Administration, Clinical Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Clinical Nursing, Health Administration, Communication, Accountability, Empathy, Language Competency, Cultural Sensitivity, Active Listening, Clinical Assessment, Change Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Reducing Bias in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Workplace inclusivity, Accountability, Healthcare Ethics, Social Determinants Of Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Intro to Managing Ethics in the Workplace & Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care Administration, Patient Safety, Decision Making, Risk Management, Critical Thinking, Conflict Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Healthcare Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Accounting, Fiscal Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cash Flows, Resource Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Financial Management, Performance Improvement

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data and Electronic Health Records

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Management, Data Integrity, Health Information Management, Data Quality, Health Informatics, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Personally Identifiable Information, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Clinical Documentation, Data Security

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Telehealth: Musculoskeletal Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Positioning, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Health Technology, Patient Education And Counseling, Human Musculoskeletal System

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lecturio

    Molecular and Cell Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Biology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Foundations of AI in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Informatics, Clinical Research, Artificial Intelligence, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Health Informatics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Evaluation, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Healthcare Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Data Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Healthcare Project Management, Clinical Documentation, Automation, Health Informatics, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Innovation, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, System Implementation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Foundational Health Informatics and Marketspace

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Interoperability, Health Systems, Medical Records, Health Information Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Health Care, Medical Terminology, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Medical Image Processing: MathWorks
  • Introduction to Bioinformatics: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Nursing Leadership: Lecturio
  • Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Reducing Bias in Healthcare: University of Michigan
  • Intro to Managing Ethics in the Workplace & Marketplace: Northeastern University
  • Introduction to Healthcare Accounting: University of Michigan
  • Data and Electronic Health Records: Johns Hopkins University
  • Telehealth: Musculoskeletal Assessment: Duke University
  • Molecular and Cell Biology: Lecturio
  • Foundations of AI in Healthcare: SkillUp

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