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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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    Google

    Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Awareness, Data Ethics, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, AI Security, Technical Communication, Artificial Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Electronic Health Records

    Skills you'll gain: Information Management, Medical Management, Care Coordination, Health Care Administration, Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Information Privacy, Data Storage

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure AI in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Management, Data Security, Clinical Data Management, Microsoft Azure, Health Technology, IT Security Architecture, AI Enablement, Image Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Personally Identifiable Information, Generative AI, Microsoft Teams, Machine Learning, Clinical Monitoring, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Ethics, Information Privacy, Health Informatics, Medical Imaging

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    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, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Chronic Diseases, Gynecology, Health And Safety Standards, Medical Science and Research, Patient Communication, General Science and Research

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Salud desde las ciencias de la complejidad

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Assessment, Systems Thinking, Health Care, Public Health, Physiology, Biology, Environmental Science, Chronic Diseases, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Medical Practices and Procedures

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Niel Asher Education

    Niel Asher Education Advanced Personal Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Care Plans, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation, Kinesiology, Manual Therapy, Lifting Ability, Exercise Therapy, Exercise Science, Nutritional Assessment, Mobility Assistance, Nutrition Education, Physical Therapy, Preventative Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Training Programs, Pain Management, Education and Training

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Niel Asher Education

    Yoga Methods for Functional Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Athletic Training, Cognitive flexibility, Adaptability, Mental Health Therapies, Physical Science

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership: Strategy and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Nursing Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership, Accountability, Decision Making, Communication Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Collaboration, Patient Safety, Critical Thinking, Goal Setting, Resource Allocation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    COVID-19 Contact Tracing

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Epidemiology, Healthcare Ethics, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Technology, Community Health, Medical Privacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Niel Asher Education

    Essentials of Acupuncture: Theory & Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Cleanliness, Manual Therapy, Healthcare Ethics, Anatomy, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Patient Communication, Medication Therapy Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Ambulatory Healthcare Management

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Practice Management, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Patient Flow, Primary Care, Health Systems, Urgent Care, Telehealth, Human Resources, Financial Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Regulatory Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Information Privacy, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Compliance Reporting, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Auditing, Internal Communications, Procedure Development, Business Ethics, Risk Management, Business Strategy

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs: Google
  • Electronic Health Records: MedCerts
  • Microsoft Azure AI in Healthcare: Microsoft
  • Herbal Medicine: University of Minnesota
  • Salud desde las ciencias de la complejidad: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Niel Asher Education Advanced Personal Trainer: Niel Asher Education
  • Yoga Methods for Functional Well-Being: Niel Asher Education
  • Nursing Leadership: Strategy and Decision-Making: Coursera
  • COVID-19 Contact Tracing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Essentials of Acupuncture: Theory & Practice: Niel Asher Education

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