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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


  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Hearing Loss

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Anatomy, Communication Disorders, Pathology, Physiology, Patient Treatment

    4.8 stars, 493 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (493) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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 Nacional Autónoma de México

    Farmacovigilancia ocular

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Monitoring, Medical Devices, Immunology, Health Technology, Risk Analysis, Clinical Assessment, Anatomy

    4.9 stars, 365 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (365) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Resilience, Meditation & Breathwork, Mindfulness, Behavior Management, Preventative Care, Sensory Systems Analysis, Relationship Building, Social Skills

    4.8 stars, 8.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (8.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmaceuticals, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Healthcare Ethics, Medication Dispensation, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Infectious Diseases, Life Support, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emergency Response, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Bloodborne Pathogens, Public Health, Information Privacy

    4.9 stars, 29 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Equine Welfare and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Nutrition Care Plans, Injury Prevention, Vital Signs, Safety Assurance, Environment Health And Safety, Sports Medicine, Physiology, Accident Prevention, Health Assessment, Cleanliness, Behavior Management, Emergency Response, Psychology

    4.9 stars, 404 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Health Across the Gender Spectrum

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Cultural Sensitivity, Working With Children, Family Support, Toileting, Human Development, Mental Health, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Equity, Child Development, Parent Communication, Child Health, Sociology, Health Disparities, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Support, Public Health

    4.8 stars, 2.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (2.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Peking University

    Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Nursing Process, Perioperative Care, Nurse Education, Nursing Care, Nursing Management, Health Assessment, Nursing, Oncology, Clinical Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Pathology, Patient Treatment, General Medical Tests and Procedures

    4.7 stars, 34 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (34) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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
  • 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
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, End User Training and Support, Technical Support and Services, Medical Support, Help Desk Support, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Technical Support, Health Technology, Information Technology, Health Care, Information Technology Operations, Issue Tracking, Medical Terminology

    4.7 stars, 773 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (773) · Beginner · 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, Technical Support and Services, Customer Relationship Management, Communication, Customer Complaint Resolution, Empathy, Customer Engagement, Customer experience improvement, Process Management

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

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

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

  • Introduction to Hearing Loss: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Introduction to Early Childhood: The State University of New York
  • Farmacovigilancia ocular: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19: University of Toronto
  • Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics: MedCerts
  • Equine Welfare and Management: University of California, Davis
  • Health Across the Gender Spectrum: Stanford Online
  • Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理): Peking University
  • Surviving Burnout in Customer Service: Madecraft
  • Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview: University of Geneva

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