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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

    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Medical Cannabis for Pain Control

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Patient Safety, Contraindication, Physiology, Childbirth, Pharmaceuticals, Substance Abuse, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Research, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Ancient History, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Biology, Life Sciences, World History

    4.3 stars, 149 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (149) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatry, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychiatric Assessments, Patient Evaluation, Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Psychosocial Assessments

    4.8 stars, 358 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    Medical Administrative Assistants and Office Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Registration, Medical History Documentation, Record Keeping, Records Management, Information Privacy, Regulatory Compliance

    4.7 stars, 76 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (76) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Environment Health And Safety, Health Equity, Environment and Resource Management, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infection Control, International Relations, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Socioeconomics, Governance, Sustainable Development

    4.5 stars, 502 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (502) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Sit Less, Get Active

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Community Health, Patient Education and Support, Health Education, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Health, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Habit Formation, Health Assessment, Motivational Skills, Occupational Health, Chronic Diseases, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.6 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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
  • T

    The George Washington University

    Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions

    Skills you'll gain: Program Standards, Nursing, Health Education, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development

    4.8 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Nebraska

    High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities

    Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Infection Control, Equipment decontamination, Infectious Diseases, Hand Hygiene, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Asepsis, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Patient Flow, Hospital Admissions, Epidemiology, Public Health, Mental Health, Media and Communications, Occupational Health

    4.7 stars, 144 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    Space Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Medicine, Physiology, Medical Science and Research, Biomedical Engineering, Hemodynamics, Preventative Care, Oxygen Therapy, Radiation Protection, Human Factors, Health Care, Respiration, Physics, Psychosocial Assessments, Biology, Engineering

    4.8 stars, 838 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (838) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Madecraft

    Surviving Burnout in Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Assertiveness, De-escalation Techniques, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Customer Service, Stress Management, Conflict Management, Recognizing Others, User Feedback, Goal Setting, Meditation & Breathwork, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Planning, Professional Networking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Future Healthcare Payment Models

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Managed Care, Care Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Health Policy, Medicaid, Business Metrics, Medical Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Health Administration, Payment Systems, Care Coordination, Medicare, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Cost Reduction, Performance Metric, Cost Management, Patient-centered Care

    4.6 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Customer Service Professional Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Customer Complaint Resolution, Campaign Planning, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Support, Service Design, Customer Relationship Building, Customer experience improvement, Assertiveness, Personalized Service, Customer Engagement, Customer Retention, Experimentation, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Leadership and Management, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Active Listening

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Medical Cannabis for Pain Control: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors: American Psychological Association
  • Medical Administrative Assistants and Office Procedures: MedCerts
  • Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview: University of Geneva
  • Sit Less, Get Active: The University of Edinburgh
  • Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma: American Psychological Association
  • Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions: The George Washington University
  • High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities: University of Nebraska
  • Space Medicine: Duke University
  • Surviving Burnout in Customer Service: Madecraft

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