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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


  • C

    CVS Health

    CVS Health Call Center Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Call Center Experience, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Growth Mindedness, Customer Service, Empathy, Interviewing Skills, Cross Selling, Retail Sales, Customer Support, Data Entry, Selling Techniques, Customer Relationship Building, Collaboration, Upselling, Teamwork, Customer Complaint Resolution, Communication, Time Management

    4.6 stars, 577 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (577) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Fundamentals of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Professional Networking, Management Training And Development, Business Management, Staff Management, Leadership and Management, Operations Management, People Management, Relationship Building, Leadership Development, Business Planning, Customer Service, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Leadership

    4.6 stars, 4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Customer Service Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Problem Solving, Customer Support, Telephone Skills, Greeting Customers, Service Level, Help Desk Support, Customer and Client Support, Personal Attributes, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Customer Relationship Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Customer Complaint Resolution, Empathy, Customer Engagement, Customer experience improvement, Process Management, Concision

    4.8 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

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  • U

    University of Geneva

    Développement psychologique de l'enfant

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Infant Care, Childhood Education and Development, Self-Awareness, Child Welfare, Human Development, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Parent Communication, Working With Children, Self-Discipline, Psychology, Social Skills, Empathy, Recognizing Others, Creativity

    4.9 stars, 812 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (812) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • N

    Novartis

    Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Competitive Intelligence, Pharmacotherapy, Biochemical Assays, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Testing, Medication Administration, Biochemistry, Medical Science and Research, Safety Assurance, Biotechnology, Chemistry

    4.8 stars, 308 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (308) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Microbiology, Health Assessment, Health Education, Sanitation, Infection Control, Program Evaluation, Healthcare Ethics, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Preventative Care, Behavioral Economics, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health, Intelligence Collection and Analysis

    4.7 stars, 712 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (712) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Substance Abuse, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Psychological Evaluations, Neurology, Cultural Diversity, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology, Patient Evaluation

    4.8 stars, 190 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (190) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Natural Gas

    Skills you'll gain: Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Energy and Utilities, Safety Training, Billing, Billing & Invoicing, Safety Standards, Supply Chain, Accident Prevention, Regulatory Affairs, Transportation Operations, Customer Service, Environmental Issue, Logistics

    4.7 stars, 2.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : biologie et neurosciences

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Life Sciences, Neurology, Developmental Disabilities, Psychology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Precision Medicine, Child Development, Maternal Health, Nutrition and Diet, Pre-Clinical Development, Emerging Technologies, Magnetic Resonance Imaging

    4.9 stars, 154 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (154) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    The State University of New York

    Introduction to Early Childhood

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Special Education, Education and Training, Teaching, Family Support, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychosocial Assessments, Behavior Management, Behavioral Management, Positive Behavior Support, Cultural Sensitivity, Creativity, Communication

    4.9 stars, 142 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (142) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de Chile

    Cuidados y procedimientos generales en la atención del recién nacido

    Skills you'll gain: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Infant Care, Postpartum Care, Respiratory Care, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Pediatrics, Nursing Care, Life Support, Epidemiology, Airway Management, Medical Equipment, Oxygen Therapy, Vital Signs, Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Nutrition

    4.8 stars, 2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Data Science of Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Care, Medical Records, Health Information Management, Health Systems, Clinical Informatics, Electronic Medical Record System, Databases, Health Technology, Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Interoperability, Big Data, Data Access, Query Languages, Data Integration, Data Science

    4.6 stars, 236 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular patient care courses

  • CVS Health Call Center Customer Service: CVS Health
  • Fundamentals of Management: University of California, Irvine
  • Customer Service Fundamentals: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Développement psychologique de l'enfant: University of Geneva
  • Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines: Novartis
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Imperial College London
  • Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma: American Psychological Association
  • Natural Gas: University at Buffalo
  • Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : biologie et neurosciences: University of Geneva
  • Introduction to Early Childhood: The State University of New York

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