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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


  • A

    AI Business School

    AI for Customer care

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering Tools, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Workflow Management, No-Code Development, Responsible AI, Risk Management, AI Orchestration, Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, AI Enablement, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Productivity

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Measuring the Success of a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety VI)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Data Literacy, Performance Measurement, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Reporting, Quantitative Research, Data Integration

    4.7 stars, 97 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (97) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Samsung

    Samsung Customer Care Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Help Desk Support, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Product Support, Customer Support, Insurance and Warranty Claims Processing, Problem Solving, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Android (Operating System), Product Knowledge, Active Listening, Technical Communication, Communication

    4.5 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Business of Health Care

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Social Determinants Of Health, Operations Management, Income Statement, Employee Performance Management, Financial Analysis, Leadership and Management, Health Systems, Operational Performance Management, Human Capital, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Insurance

    4.6 stars, 2K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Telehealth: Interprofessional Team-Based Care

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Health Technology, Health Care, Patient Coordination, Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Patient Flow, Primary Care, Health Systems, Health Equity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Reimbursement Models

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Coding, CPT Coding, Managed Care, Medical Billing, Revenue Cycle Management, Health Information Management, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicare, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Health Education, Public Health

    4.4 stars, 47 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (47) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Organizational Competencies

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Organizational Change, Care Coordination, Managed Care, Health Care Administration, Business Transformation, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure, Governance, Health Policy, Health Technology, Expense Management, Performance Measurement, Financial Modeling, Finance

    4.8 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Cinematic Health

    Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations

    Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Professionalism, Trauma Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient-centered Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Cultural Sensitivity, Disabilities, Caregiving, Intercultural Competence, Substance Abuse, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Mental Health, Communication Strategies

    4.9 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Population Health

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Value-Based Care, Community Health, Health Equity, Gerontology, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Care Management, Health Systems, Health Care, Behavioral Health, Health Education

    4.7 stars, 61 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    AI Integration in Healthcare Patient Data

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Data Ethics, Health Informatics, Responsible AI, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Clinical Data Management, Healthcare Ethics, Health Information Management, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Decision Support Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Data Quality, Regulatory Compliance

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Patient Scheduling & Appointment Management

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Coordination, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, AI Integrations, Practice Management Software, Technology Roadmaps, Patient Flow, Generative AI, Clinical Documentation, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Software As A Service, Patient Communication, No-Code Development, Systems Integration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

    Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Home Health Care, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Nutrition Education, Patient Assistance, Caregiving, Working With Children, Meal Planning And Preparation, Cultural Sensitivity, Child Health, Disabilities, Patient Communication, Diversity Awareness, Basic Patient Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pediatrics

    4.8 stars, 681 reviews, Mixed, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (681) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • AI for Customer care: AI Business School
  • Measuring the Success of a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety VI): Johns Hopkins University
  • Samsung Customer Care Essentials: Samsung
  • The Business of Health Care: University of Pennsylvania
  • Telehealth: Interprofessional Team-Based Care: Duke University
  • Value-Based Care: Reimbursement Models: University of Houston
  • Value-Based Care: Organizational Competencies: University of Houston
  • Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations: Cinematic Health
  • Value-Based Care: Population Health: University of Houston
  • AI Integration in Healthcare Patient Data: Illinois Tech

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