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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


  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Family Support, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Education and Training, Working With Children, Caregiving, Teaching, Human Learning, Special Education, Child Development, Learning Theory, Childhood Education and Development, Patient Advocacy, Advocacy, Curriculum Planning, Care Coordination, Instructional Strategies, Human Development, Care Management

    4.8 stars, 200 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Human Rights-based Approach to Dignity in Care (DIGNISPACE)

    Skills you'll gain: Dignity in Care, Empowerment, Healthcare Ethics, Accountability, Research, Interactive Learning, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Patient-centered Care, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (7) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Manual Therapy, Treatment Planning, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Practices

    4.8 stars, 42 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI Business School

    AI agents and creator tools for customer care professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Productivity, Workflow Management, No-Code Development, LLM Application, AI Orchestration, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Generative AI, Customer Service, Digital Transformation, Automation, Feasibility Studies, Operational Efficiency, Risking, Innovation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Care: The First Step in Tech Innovation for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Problem Solving, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Team Oriented, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • T

    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, Hospice, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Patient Education and Support, Treatment Planning, Medication Therapy Management, Pain Management, Care Management, Clinical Practices, Cultural Sensitivity, Health Systems, General Science and Research

    4.7 stars, 92 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (92) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Setting the Stage for Success: An Eye on Safety Culture and Teamwork (Patient Safety II)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Safety Assurance, Patient-centered Care, Accident Prevention, Collaboration, Safety Standards, Teamwork, Patient Advocacy, Hospital Experience, Patient Communication, Stress First Aid, Accountability, Risk Management, Accountability Frameworks, Reliability, Behavior Management, Leadership, Communication

    4.8 stars, 455 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (455) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Customer Care Fundamentals - 繁體中文

    Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Product Support, Google Cloud Platform, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Cloud Services, Service Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Issue Tracking, Information Privacy, Technical Communication, Record Keeping, Problem Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Customer Care Fundamentals - 简体中文

    Skills you'll gain: Product Support, Technical Support, End User Training and Support, Cloud Management, Technical Support and Services, Google Cloud Platform, Technical Communication, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, Service Level, Personally Identifiable Information, Issue Tracking, Data Cleansing, Problem Management, Incident Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Cost of Care: Why is U.S. Healthcare so Expensive?

    Skills you'll gain: Managed Care, Health Policy, Health Systems, Medicare, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Utilization Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Care Management, Health Care, Governance, Case Studies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Customer Care Fundamentals - 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Product Support, Service Level, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Cloud Services, Technical Communication, Record Keeping, Issue Tracking, Personally Identifiable Information, Incident Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Psychological First Aid

    Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Stress First Aid, Rapport Building, De-escalation Techniques, Psychosocial Assessments, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, Emergency Services, First Aid, Patient Assistance, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Patient Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Care, Mitigation, Mental Health

    4.8 stars, 20K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (20K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education: University of Cape Town
  • Human Rights-based Approach to Dignity in Care (DIGNISPACE): The University of Edinburgh
  • Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care: University of Minnesota
  • AI agents and creator tools for customer care professionals: AI Business School
  • Care: The First Step in Tech Innovation for Entrepreneurs: Arizona State University
  • Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care: From alternative to integrative: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Setting the Stage for Success: An Eye on Safety Culture and Teamwork (Patient Safety II): Johns Hopkins University
  • Google Cloud Customer Care Fundamentals - 繁體中文: Google Cloud
  • Google Cloud Customer Care Fundamentals - 简体中文: Google Cloud
  • The Cost of Care: Why is U.S. Healthcare so Expensive?: University of Pennsylvania

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