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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Healthcare Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Systems, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Managed Care, Primary Care, Health Care Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Care, Health Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy

    4.7 stars, 634 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (634) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    A New Communication Framework for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Compassion, Patient-centered Care, Patient Advocacy, Empathy, Dignity in Care, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness

    5 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Integrative Health and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Meditation & Breathwork, Contraindication, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Patient Referral, Pharmacology, Treatment Planning, Pain Management, Manual Therapy, Patient Safety, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Health Systems, Clinical Practices, Nursing Practices, Patient Evaluation, Pharmacotherapy, Nurse Education, Patient-centered Care

    4.8 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Patient Evaluation, Active Listening, Basic Patient Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Communication Strategies, Respiratory Therapy, Empathy, Patient Education and Support, Self-Awareness, Care Management, Health Assessment, Communication

    4.8 stars, 513 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (513) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Sterilization, Urinalysis, Patient Communication, Medical Terminology, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Infection Control, Asepsis, Nutrition and Diet, Pathology, Basic Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Geriatrics, Laboratory Testing, Direct Patient Care, Venipuncture, Hand Hygiene

    4.8 stars, 64 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (64) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Managing Processes to Improve Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Medical Management, Preventative Care, Care Management, Practice Management, Case Management, Utilization Management, Interoperability, Primary Care, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Data Management, Health Education

    4.7 stars, 46 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Palliative Care Always

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Pain Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Parent Communication, Caregiving, Family Support, Patient Education and Support, Compassion, Patient Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Personal Care, Direct Patient Care, Care Management, Child Welfare, Patient Treatment, Pediatrics, Oncology, Patient Evaluation

    4.7 stars, 170 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (170) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Expert Academy

    Negotiation, Advocacy And Resilience For Women Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Advocacy, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Communication, Leadership, Relationship Building, Conflict Management, Resilience, Contract Negotiation, De-escalation Techniques, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Collaboration, Stress Management, Executive Presence, Trustworthiness, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Diversity and Inclusion

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    Patient-Centered Care Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Basic Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Direct Patient Care, Medical Assistance, Patient Education and Support, Clinical Nutrition, Health Assessment, Patient Observation, Health And Wellness Coaching, Medical History Documentation

    5 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Social and Human Services, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Impact, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Research, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Systems Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8 stars, 449 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Coordinate Patient Care: Referrals and Follow-ups

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Coordination, Care Coordination, Follow Through, Patient Registration, Setting Appointments, Care Management, Medical Records, Record Keeping

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Rights and Health in the Digital Age:Protection and Advocacy

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Community Organizing, digital literacy, Social Justice, Community Health, Case Studies, Information Privacy, Digital Transformation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Medical Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Health Technology, Data Security, Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular patient advocacy courses

  • Healthcare Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • A New Communication Framework for Healthcare: University of California San Diego
  • Integrative Health and Medicine: University of Minnesota
  • Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
  • Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Value-Based Care: Managing Processes to Improve Outcomes: University of Houston
  • Palliative Care Always: Stanford Online
  • Negotiation, Advocacy And Resilience For Women Leaders: The Expert Academy
  • Patient-Centered Care Essentials: MedCerts
  • Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change: University of Michigan

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