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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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    Stanford University

    Palliative Care Always

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Pain Management, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Parent Communication, Caregiving, Family Support, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Advocacy, Compassion, Cultural Responsiveness, Care Management, Pediatrics, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Nursing and Patient Care, Telehealth, Interpersonal Communications

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    Coursera

    Clinic Communication: Greet, Listen, Schedule, Brief

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Active Listening, Medical Office Procedures, Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Trustworthiness, Health Care Administration, Verbal Communication Skills, Empathy, Patient Safety, Communication, Professionalism, Relationship Building, Clinical Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Compassion: Enhance Patient Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Mindfulness, Resilience, Program Evaluation, Stress Management, Patient-centered Care, Training Programs, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Patient Communication, Professional Development, Active Listening, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Qualitative Research, Surveys

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Empower Patients: Autonomy Through Simulation and Role-Play

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Healthcare Ethics, Decision Making, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Discussion Facilitation, Clinical Leadership, Train The Trainer, Empowerment, Instructional Design, Instructional Strategies, Empathy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Newborn Baby Care

    Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Infant Care, Respiratory Care, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Patient Evaluation, Pulmonology, Preventative Care, Child Health, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Pediatric Nursing, Family Support, Cardiology, Clinical Assessment, Pediatrics, Patient Observation, Child Development, Parent Communication, Medical Equipment and Technology

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Analyze and Create Empathic Patient Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Peer Review, Active Listening, Compassion, Communication, Self-Awareness, Education and Training

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    常见慢性病的健康管理

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Cardiology, Blood Pressure, Geriatrics, Home Health Care, Preventative Care, Care Management, Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Medication Therapy Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Topics of Medical Spanish III: Dentistry and Oral Health

    Skills you'll gain: Oral and Dental Care, Dental Procedures

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Reimbursement

    Skills you'll gain: Claims Processing, Medical Coding, Medical Records, Health Information Management, Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Topics of Medical Spanish II: Connecting with your Patients

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Spanish Language, Vocabulary, Medical Terminology, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Patient Education And Counseling, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Health Assessment, Medical Office Procedures, Grammar, Anatomy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Caring for Others

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Sociology, Long Term Care, Dignity in Care, Nursing Care, Home Health Care, Care Management, Health Care, Surveys, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Culture, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Emotional Intelligence, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Integrative Health and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Patient Referral, Pharmacology, Treatment Planning, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pain Management, Patient Safety, Clinical Assessment, Health Care, Clinical Practices, Nursing Practices, Pharmacotherapy, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient-centered Care, Music

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Palliative Care Always: Stanford University
  • Clinic Communication: Greet, Listen, Schedule, Brief: Coursera
  • Compassion: Enhance Patient Outcomes: Coursera
  • Empower Patients: Autonomy Through Simulation and Role-Play: Coursera
  • Newborn Baby Care: University of Colorado System
  • Analyze and Create Empathic Patient Outcomes: Coursera
  • 常见慢性病的健康管理: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Topics of Medical Spanish III: Dentistry and Oral Health: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Reimbursement: MedCerts
  • Topics of Medical Spanish II: Connecting with your Patients: Universidades Anáhuac

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