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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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    National Taiwan University

    一堂課讓你認識肺癌(Basic Concepts of Lung Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment)

    Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Respiration, Oncology, Preventative Care, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Tests, Epidemiology, Immunology, Chronic Diseases, Treatment Planning, Patient Education And Counseling, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Medical Imaging, Surgery

    4.9
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    94 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    更年期综合管理

    Skills you'll gain: Gynecology, Geriatrics, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Preventative Care, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Exercise Therapy, Pharmacotherapy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Aspectos conceptuales y operativos de la Telesalud

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Technology, Health Care, Patient Treatment, Patient-centered Care, Remote Access Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Virtual Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    A New Communication Framework for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Compassion, Patient-centered Care, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness

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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Taking Safety and Quality Improvement Work to the Next Level (Patient Safety VII)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Patient Flow, Case Management, Quality Improvement, Safety Standards, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Leadership, Systems Of Measurement, Persuasive Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Healthcare Delivery Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Leadership Development, Health Care Administration, Managed Care, Hospital Experience, Organizational Structure, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Primary Care, Payment Systems, Medicare, Health Policy, Health Equity, Innovation, Performance Measurement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    215 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care: From alternative to integrative

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction, Patient Education and Support, Treatment Planning, Pain Management, Medical History Documentation, Care Management, Clinical Research, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    92 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Consumerism and Implication for Care Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Value-Based Care, Change Management, Health Care, Health Care Administration, Health Technology, Patient-centered Care, Consumer Behaviour, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Payment Systems

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Nursing Process, Perioperative Care, Basic Nursing Skills, Nursing Care, Nursing Management, Health Assessment, Nursing, Oncology, Clinical Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

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    University of Colorado System

    Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Psychiatric Assessments, Stress Management, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental Status Examination, Geriatrics, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Pharmacology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Take the Lead on Healthcare Quality Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Clinical Leadership, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Patient-centered Care, Team Management, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Engaging in Improving Patient Experience Through Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Customer experience improvement, Resource Allocation, Health Informatics, Patient-centered Care, Stakeholder Analysis, Value-Based Care, Operational Analysis, Patient Communication, Predictive Analytics, Business Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Personalized Service, Care Management, Systems Integration, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • 一堂課讓你認識肺癌(Basic Concepts of Lung Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment): National Taiwan University
  • 更年期综合管理: Peking University
  • Aspectos conceptuales y operativos de la Telesalud: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • A New Communication Framework for Healthcare: University of California San Diego
  • Taking Safety and Quality Improvement Work to the Next Level (Patient Safety VII): Johns Hopkins University
  • Healthcare Delivery Providers: University of Minnesota
  • Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care: From alternative to integrative: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Healthcare Consumerism and Implication for Care Delivery : Northeastern University
  • Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理): Peking University
  • Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System

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