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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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    SkillUp

    EHR Workflows and Processes in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Patient Registration, Data Entry, Health Informatics, Electronic Data Capture (EDC), Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Integrity, Health Technology, Data Validation, Data Quality, Computerized Physician Order Entry, Clinical Documentation, Practice Management Software, Record Keeping, Care Coordination, Regulatory Compliance

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils

    Skills you'll gain: Contraindication, Pain Management, Nursing Practices, Nurse Education, Clinical Practices, Safety Standards, Patient Safety, Personal Care, Program Standards, Stress Management, Regulatory Compliance, Science and Research

    4.9 stars, 507 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (507) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    AI & Digital Transformation in Clinical Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Clinical Documentation, Clinical Leadership, Clinical Informatics, Digital Transformation, Healthcare Ethics, Health Informatics, Healthcare Project Management, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Risking, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Technology, Patient Coordination, Patient Observation, AI Integrations, Diagnostic Tests, Artificial Intelligence, Health Care, Health Administration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • M

    MedCerts

    Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Medical Office Procedures, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Resilience, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Emotional Intelligence, Professionalism, Patient Coordination, Diversity Awareness, Patient-centered Care, Composure, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Patient Registration, Relationship Building, Medical History Documentation, Care Coordination

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Cinematic Health

    Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant

    Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Patient Communication, Professionalism, Respiratory Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Trauma Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing and Patient Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Safety, Infection Control, Endocrinology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Care Coordination, Caregiving, Nursing Care, Professional Development, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

    4.9 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (28) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    MedCerts

    Nursing Assistant Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Patient Assistance, Basic Patient Care, Patient Communication, Nursing Basics, Healthcare Ethics, Direct Patient Care, Caregiving, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Toileting, Dignity in Care, Oral Hygiene, Nursing Care, Home Health Care, Nursing Homes, Personal Care, Medical Support, Hospital Experience, Communication

    4.7 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Integrative Nursing

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

    4.8 stars, 98 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (98) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Introduction to Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Health Informatics, Health Care, Managed Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicare, Medical Prescription, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Medicaid, Health Care Administration, Health Information Management, Health Policy, Value-Based Care, Utilization Management, Payment Systems, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Practice Management

    4.7 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Chegg Skills

    AI-Enabled Clinical Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Informatics, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Records, Medical History Documentation, Electronic Medical Record, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Treatment Planning, Time Management, Productivity, Artificial Intelligence, Health Care, Problem Solving, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Johns Hopkins Medical Office Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Denial Management, Patient Registration, Care Management, Medical Privacy, Revenue Cycle Management, Practice Management, Organizational Change, Change Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Performance Review, Data Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Terminology, Claims Processing, Medical Billing, Patient Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Medical Management, Data Analysis

    4.7 stars, 435 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (435) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Analytics Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Analytics, Statistical Methods, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Health Care, Patient-centered Care, Statistical Analysis, Patient Evaluation, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Peer Review, Data Collection, Strategic Thinking, Data Management, Systems Thinking

    4.6 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding Prostate Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education and Support, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Tests, Oncology, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Endocrinology, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Biology, Surgery, Care Management, Risk Analysis, Pharmacotherapy

    4.8 stars, 765 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (765) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular patient care courses

  • EHR Workflows and Processes in Healthcare: SkillUp
  • Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils: University of Minnesota
  • AI & Digital Transformation in Clinical Practice: STARWEAVER
  • Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant: Cinematic Health
  • Nursing Assistant Essentials: MedCerts
  • Introduction to Integrative Nursing: University of Minnesota
  • Introduction to Healthcare: Stanford Online
  • AI-Enabled Clinical Practice: Chegg Skills
  • Johns Hopkins Medical Office Manager: Johns Hopkins University

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