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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


  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Behavioral Health, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Treatment Planning, Systems Thinking, Neurology

    4.7 stars, 442 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (442) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • R

    Rice University

    Mindfulness and Well-being

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Resilience, Mindfulness, Resourcefulness, Personal Development, Active Listening, Compassion, Meditation & Breathwork, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Communication, Personal Care, Emotional Intelligence, Social Impact, Relationship Building, Behavioral Health, Cognitive flexibility

    4.8 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Parent Communication, Care Management, Pediatric First Aid, Care Coordination, Psychosocial Assessments, Medical Emergency, Patient Coordination, Health Education, First Aid, Patient Education and Support, Patient Assistance, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Pulmonology, Pediatric Nursing, Nursing Care, Nurse Education, Respiratory Care, Food Safety and Sanitation

    4.8 stars, 736 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Information Privacy Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Federal Information Security Management Act, Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, NIST 800-53, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Information Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Governance, Cyber Governance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Information Systems Security, ISO/IEC 27001, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Credit/Debit Card Processing

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Florida

    COVID-19 - A clinical update

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Critical Care, Public Health, Intensive Care Medicine, Respiratory Care, Mechanical Ventilation, Socioeconomics, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Immunology, Personal protective equipment, Social Sciences, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Laboratory Testing, Pathology

    4.7 stars, 344 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (344) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Coursera

    Front Desk to Discharge: Clinical Operations Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Medical Office Procedures, Time Management, Patient Communication, Patient Flow, Patient Education And Counseling, Record Keeping, Patient Coordination, Health Care Administration, Medical Records, Care Coordination, Scheduling, Emergency Response, Triage, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Clinical Documentation, Patient Safety, Active Listening

    4 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4 (6) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Immunology

    4.7 stars, 436 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (436) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • P

    Pearson

    Patterns of Inheritance

    Skills you'll gain: Family Planning, Patient Education And Counseling, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Scientific Methods

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Satisfaction Guaranteed: Develop Customer Loyalty Online

    Skills you'll gain: Client Services, Loyalty Programs, Customer Retention, Relationship Management, Customer and Client Support, E-Commerce, Brand Loyalty, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Service, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Engagement, Web Analytics, Digital Marketing, Product Improvement, Customer Analysis, Digital Analysis, Digital Marketing Tools, Performance Analysis, Portfolio Management, Presentations

    4.8 stars, 6.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (6.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Healthcare IT Support

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Telehealth, Medical Records, Patient Safety, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Clinical Informatics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Informatics, Medical Equipment and Technology, Security Awareness, Desktop Support, End User Training and Support, Technical Support and Services, Medical Support, Technical Support, Customer Support

    4.8 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Drug Commercialization

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Commercialization, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutical Sales, Managed Care, Intellectual Property, Sales Strategy, Product Planning, Clinical Trials, Portfolio Management, Clinical Research, Strategic Partnership, Regulatory Affairs, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Business Strategies

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Dentistry 101

    Skills you'll gain: Dentistry, Dental Care, Oral and Dental Care, Dental Procedures, Public Health, Dental Hygiene, Oral Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Periodontology, Higher Education, Surgery, Research

    4.8 stars, 399 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach: University of Minnesota
  • Mindfulness and Well-being: Rice University
  • Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School: University of Colorado System
  • Information Privacy Essentials: Infosec
  • COVID-19 - A clinical update: University of Florida
  • Front Desk to Discharge: Clinical Operations Mastery: Coursera
  • Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Patterns of Inheritance: Pearson
  • Satisfaction Guaranteed: Develop Customer Loyalty Online: Google
  • Healthcare IT Support: Johns Hopkins University

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