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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


  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Atención centrada en el paciente

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Patient Treatment, Care Management, Health Care, Preventative Care, Professionalism, Nutrition and Diet, Health Promotion, Mental Health, Collaboration, Empathy, Social Determinants Of Health

    4.8 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.8 (28) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Coursera

    Guide Patients: Clinic Communication & Support

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Educational Materials, Decision Making

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Taking Safety and Quality Improvement Work to the Next Level (Patient Safety VII)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Healthcare Project Management, Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Leadership

    4.6 stars, 101 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.6 (101) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications

    4.8 stars, 178 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.8 (178) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Coursera

    Respectful Communication: Improve Patient Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Active Listening, Empathy, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Patient Records: Organize & Explain Charts

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Records Management, Medical Office Procedures, Record Keeping, Document Management, File Management

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Register Patients & Validate Data

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Registration, Registration, Data Quality, Data Entry, Data Validation, Medical Records, Data Cleansing, Data Integrity, Quality Assurance

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Prehospital care of acute stroke and patient selection for endovascular treatment using the RACE scale

    Skills you'll gain: Acute Care, Emergency Medical Services, Care Coordination, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Clinical Assessment

    4.8 stars, 124 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.8 (124) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • S

    Stanford Online

    Symptom Management in Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Patient Treatment, Clinical Assessment, Communication

    4.7 stars, 37 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.7 (37) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Peking University

    Caring for Patients with Neurological Diseasesļ¼ˆē„žē»ē³»ē»Ÿē–¾ē—…ē—…äŗŗēš„ęŠ¤ē†ļ¼‰

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Care, Rehabilitation, Nursing, Anatomy, Physiology

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Blood Pressure, Preventative Care, Care Management, Nutrition and Diet

    4.7 stars, 38 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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  • S

    Stanford Online

    Supporting Families and Caregivers

    Skills you'll gain: Family Support, Caregiving, Medical Social Work, Working With Children, Psychosocial Assessments, Social Work, Interpersonal Communications

    4.5 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.5 (45) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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