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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


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    MedCerts

    Professionalism in Sterile Processing/Surgical Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Behavior Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Professionalism, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Operating Room (OR), Intercultural Competence, Sterile Procedure, Surgery, Personal Attributes, Cultural Responsiveness, Sterilization, Perioperative Care, Collaboration, Patient Education and Support, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Nephrology, Surgery, Perioperative Care, Medical Practices and Procedures, Patient Preparation, Chronic Diseases, Long Term Care, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Patient Evaluation, Acute Care, Patient Treatment, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacotherapy

    4.8 stars, 373 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (373) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    COVID-19 Contact Tracing

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Infection Control, Rapport Building, Patient Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Epidemiology, Healthcare Ethics, Community Outreach, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Microbiology, Health Technology, Community Health, Medical Privacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.9 stars, 95K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (95K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Customer Support

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Standard Operating Procedure, ChatGPT, Customer Support, LLM Application, AI literacy, Product Support, Customer Service, Procedure Development, Model Evaluation, Customer Analysis, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Integrations, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Respiratory Care, Pathology, Vital Signs, Cardiology, Basic Patient Care, Physiology, Patient Observation, Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Cell Biology, Patient Communication

    4.8 stars, 2.6K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Caregiving, Psychosocial Assessments, Geriatrics, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Patient-centered Care, Treatment Planning, Stress Management, Neurology, Health Policy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Physiology, Pathology

    4.8 stars, 322 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Herbal Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Pharmacology, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Nurse Education, Pain Management, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Medical Science and Research, Safety Standards, Mental Health

    4.9 stars, 868 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (868) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    Professionalism in Allied Health

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Professionalism, Diversity Awareness, Patient-centered Care, Composure, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Patient Communication, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Healthcare Ethics, Trustworthiness, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cleanliness, Accountability, Time Management

    4.8 stars, 989 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Chegg Skills

    AI-Enabled Healthcare Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Medical Office Procedures, Patient Communication, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Business Writing, Health Technology, Health Care Administration, Health Informatics, AI Enablement, Productivity, Business Communication, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Business Process Automation, Digital Communications, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Medical Emergencies: CPR, Toxicology, and Wilderness

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Emergency, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Life Support, First Aid, Defibrillation, Patient Advocacy, Acute Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nephrology, Airway Management, Pharmacology, Patient-centered Care, Patient Evaluation, Psychosocial Assessments, Clinical Assessment, Physiology, Substance Abuse

    4.8 stars, 547 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Everyday Chinese Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, General Medicine, Personal Care, Health Care, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Preventative Care, Health Systems, Clinical Practices, Patient Treatment, Mindfulness, Clinical Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Patient Observation, Pharmacology

    4.7 stars, 1.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rice University

    Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Patient Education and Support, Spanish Language, Patient-centered Care, Medical Terminology, Language Competency, Dignity in Care, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Diagnostic Tests, Grammar, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Language Learning

    4.7 stars, 339 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (339) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Professionalism in Sterile Processing/Surgical Technology: MedCerts
  • Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation: Universiteit Leiden
  • COVID-19 Contact Tracing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Generative AI for Customer Support: IBM
  • EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?: The University of Edinburgh
  • Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies: Johns Hopkins University
  • Herbal Medicine: University of Minnesota
  • Professionalism in Allied Health: MedCerts
  • AI-Enabled Healthcare Administration: Chegg Skills
  • Medical Emergencies: CPR, Toxicology, and Wilderness: University of Colorado System

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