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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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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Learning from the experiences of caregivers with chronic conditions

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Critical Thinking, Home Health Care, Complex Problem Solving, Case Studies, Patient-centered Care, Patient Observation, Chronic Diseases, Organizational Skills, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV)

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Leadership, Conflict Management, Patient Safety, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Project Planning, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Planning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Transgender Medicine for General Medical Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Surgery, Patient-centered Care, Treatment Planning, Pharmacotherapy, Endocrinology, Health Equity, Health Care, Patient Communication

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    268 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Care Management, Home Health Care, Long Term Care, Empathy, Recognizing Others, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Adaptability, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Office Procedures, Conflict Management, Health Information Management, Patient Communication, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Registration, Medical History Documentation, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Professionalism, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    990 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Nursing Assistant Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Basic Patient Care, Patient Communication, Nursing Basics, Toileting, Dignity in Care, Medical Privacy, Oral Hygiene, Home Health Care, Nursing Homes, Personal Care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Nursing Assistant Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Anatomy, Pathology, Informed Consent, Cultural Responsiveness, Basic Patient Care, Nursing Basics, Professionalism, Professional Development, Medical Records, Toileting, Verbal Communication Skills, Dignity in Care, Physiology, Cell Biology, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cinematic Health

    Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant

    Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Developmental Disabilities, Patient Communication, Mobility Assistance, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Hospice, Basic Nursing Skills, Caregiving, Cultural Sensitivity, Rehabilitation, Basic Patient Care, Patient-centered Care, Chronic Diseases, Family Support, Personal Care, Care Management, Long Term Care, Nursing Basics, Nursing Care, Patient Transfer Equipment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Integrative Nursing

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Nursing Process, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Nursing, Patient-centered Care, Care Management, Clinical Assessment, Health Assessment, Pain Management, Patient Communication, Stress Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Epidemiology, Patient Evaluation, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Devices, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Technology, Medical Science and Research, Patient Treatment, Molecular Biology, Innovation

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Healthcare Career Explorer: Registered Nurse (RN)

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Administration, Basic Patient Care, Direct Patient Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Pharmacology, Clinical Nursing, Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Nursing Process, Care Coordination, Patient Communication, Nursing Basics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lecturio

    Medical-Surgical Nursing: Cardiovascular & ECG Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Electocardiography, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Cardiac Surgery, Chronic Diseases, Hemodynamics, Patient Education And Counseling, Cardiology, Medical Surgical Nursing, Care Management, Patient Observation, Nursing Care, Clinical Practices, Medical Emergency, Perioperative Care, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Experience, Anatomy, Physiology, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Evaluation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Learning from the experiences of caregivers with chronic conditions: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV): Johns Hopkins University
  • Transgender Medicine for General Medical Providers: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Nursing Assistant Essentials: MedCerts
  • Nursing Assistant Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant: Cinematic Health
  • Introduction to Integrative Nursing: University of Minnesota
  • Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections: Johns Hopkins University

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