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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Bloodborne Pathogens, Drug Interaction, Health Promotion, Primary Care, Health Disparities, Medication Therapy Management, Clinical Pharmacy, Public Health, Community Health, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Assessment, Epidemiology, Patient Communication, Diagnostic Tests

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    De-Mystifying Mindfulness

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Social Justice, Psychology, Stress Management, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Environment and Resource Management, Trauma Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership: Financial Management and Budgeting

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Administration, Financial Reporting, Budget Management, Variance Analysis, Financial Statements, Forecasting, Nursing Management, Financial Acumen, Financial Management, Budgeting, Operating Budget, Cost Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Return On Investment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Council on Exercise

    Chronic Diseases and Comorbid Conditions

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Health And Wellness Coaching, Blood Pressure, Cardiology, Preventative Care, Mental Health, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Stress Management, Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Behavioral Management, Care Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Actúa ante el dolor crónico

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Goal Setting, Patient Education And Counseling, Resilience, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Personal Care, Emotional Intelligence, Chronic Diseases, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Management, Self-Awareness, Physical Therapy, Exercise Therapy, Communication, Nutrition and Diet

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Diabetes – the Essential Facts

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Care, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Exercise Science, Surgery, Health Policy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Council on Exercise

    ACE Health Coach

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Mindfulness, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Nutrition Education, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient-centered Care, Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Blood Pressure, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Behavior-Driven Development, Client Support, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Diversity and Inclusion

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    50-Point Website SEO Audit

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Web Analytics, Auditing, Content Strategy, WordPress, HTML and CSS, Content Management, Performance Improvement

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI for Medical Diagnosis

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Diagnostic Radiology, Predictive Modeling, Risk Modeling, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Medical Imaging, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Medical Science and Research, Machine Learning, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Probability & Statistics

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alex Genadinik

    Twitter Marketing And Ads: 1000% Engagement And Followers

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Advertising, Professional Networking, Digital Advertising, AI Personalization, Content Creation, Drive Engagement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Immersify

    Nursing Fundamentals: Key Skills Training with 3D Simulation

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Observation, Patient-centered Care, Respiration, Emergency Response, Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Process, Cardiology, Nursing Care, Nursing Practices, Nursing, Communication, Anatomy, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Infection Control, Health Care, Patient Evaluation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Interaction, Patient Safety, Medical Devices, Statistical Analysis, Value-Based Care, Epidemiology, Utilization Management, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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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

  • PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients: Johns Hopkins University
  • De-Mystifying Mindfulness: Universiteit Leiden
  • Nursing Leadership: Financial Management and Budgeting: Coursera
  • Chronic Diseases and Comorbid Conditions: American Council on Exercise
  • Actúa ante el dolor crónico: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Diabetes – the Essential Facts: University of Copenhagen
  • ACE Health Coach: American Council on Exercise
  • 50-Point Website SEO Audit: Alex Genadinik
  • AI for Medical Diagnosis: DeepLearning.AI
  • Twitter Marketing And Ads: 1000% Engagement And Followers: Alex Genadinik

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