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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


  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Speech Language Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Sensory Systems Analysis, Anatomy, Surgery, Perioperative Care, Chronic Diseases, Operating Room (OR), Acute Care, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Medical Management, Physiology, Pathology, Medical Terminology, Clinical Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Practices

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Implementing Controls for HIPAA Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, Incident Response, Health Information Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Health Informatics, Health Care, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Systems Security, Information Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, 633 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    Introduction to Breast Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Mammography, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Diagnostic Tests, Radiation Therapy, Treatment Planning, Patient Evaluation, Surgery, Care Management, Preventative Care, Clinical Research, Pathology, Health Care, Precision Medicine, Patient Treatment, Maternal Health, Biology, Epidemiology, Molecular Biology, Community Health

    4.9 stars, 1.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • I

    Immersify

    The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing Practices, Active Listening, Teamwork, Nursing, Patient-centered Care, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Conflict Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication, Health Care, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Safety, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Healthcare Career Explorer: Nursing Professions

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Administration, Basic Patient Care, Direct Patient Care, Patient Communication, Smart Goals, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Nursing, Nursing, Professional Development, Nurse Education, Nursing Basics, Clinical Leadership, Basic Nursing Skills, Care Coordination, Nursing Administration, Goal Setting, Nursing Care, Caregiving, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Practices

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Taipei Medical University

    AI in Healthcare: Opportunities & Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Large Language Modeling, Health Informatics, Artificial Intelligence, Health Technology, Health Systems, Patient Safety, Machine Learning, Health Information Management, Augmented Reality, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Internet Of Things, Big Data, Data Collection, Reinforcement Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Virtual Reality, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • M

    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Dispensation, Pharmacist Assistance, Medical Prescription, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmacology, Patient Safety, Pharmacy Information System, Pharmacy, Medication Administration, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Pharmaceuticals, Pediatrics, Intravenous Therapy, Systems Of Measurement, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

    4.6 stars, 79 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (79) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Humanitarian Health: A Public Health Approach in Crises

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Public Health, Health Systems, Human Services, Epidemiology, Social and Human Services, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emergency Response, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Infection Control, Water Resources, Community Health, Infectious Diseases, Immigration Law, Nutrition and Diet, Mitigation, Preventative Care, Care Coordination, Nutritional Assessment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health in Humanitarian Crisis: Disaster Epidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Surveys, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infection Control, Community Health, Community Outreach, Survey Creation, Emergency Response, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Research, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Data Collection

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Free
    Free
  • N

    Northwestern University

    Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Mentorship, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.5 stars, 174 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (174) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Zurich

    Myocardial Infarction

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Electocardiography, Acute Care, Chronic Diseases, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Hemodynamics, Anatomy, Preventative Care, Neurology, Behavioral Health, Physiology, Pharmacotherapy

    4.8 stars, 469 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Introduction to Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Implementing Controls for HIPAA Compliance: Infosec
  • Healthcare Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to Breast Cancer: Yale University
  • The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career: Immersify
  • Healthcare Career Explorer: Nursing Professions: Coursera
  • AI in Healthcare: Opportunities & Challenges: Taipei Medical University
  • Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials: MedCerts
  • Humanitarian Health: A Public Health Approach in Crises: Johns Hopkins University
  • Public Health in Humanitarian Crisis: Disaster Epidemiology: Johns Hopkins University

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