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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


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    The University of Edinburgh

    The Truth About Cats and Dogs

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Management, Cultural Diversity, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Caregiving, Non-Verbal Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Développement psychologique de l'enfant

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Infant Care, Self-Awareness, Human Development, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Parent Communication, Working With Children, Psychology, Social Skills, Empathy, Creativity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    802 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic.

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Medical Imaging, Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Radiology, General Surgery, Physiology, Clinical Assessment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Terminology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    457 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Privacy Law and Data Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Data Management, Data Sharing, Incident Response, Governance, Risk Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    838 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Social/Peer Perspective)

    Skills you'll gain: Care Coordination, Value-Based Care, Patient-centered Care, Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Care, Risk Management, Patient Education and Support, Health Information Management, Patient Advocacy, Telehealth, Community and Social Work, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    Duke University

    Space Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Medical Science and Research, Biomedical Engineering, Emergency Medicine, Vital Signs, Radiation Protection, Human Factors, Health Care, Respiration, Physics, Biology, Engineering

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    655 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, End User Training and Support, Help Desk Support, Patient Communication, Health Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Technical Support, Information Technology, Health Information Management, Issue Tracking, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Privacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    763 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Evaluación del Aprendizaje en Escenarios Clínicos

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Experience, Healthcare Ethics, Constructive Feedback, Mentorship, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    159 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    I

    ISC2

    ISC2 Healthcare Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Risk Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Health Technology, Information Privacy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Risk Mitigation, Security Management, Risk Analysis, Data Management, Patient Safety, Security Awareness, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Health Care, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
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    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    143 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Quality Improvement in Healthcare Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Value-Based Care, Healthcare Project Management, Data Quality, Spreadsheet Software, Patient-centered Care, Data Analysis Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    200 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    NASM Personal Fitness Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Smart Goals, Health Assessment, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutritional Assessment, Respiration, Physiology, Neurology, Automated External Defibrillator, Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Coaching, Health And Wellness Coaching

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    315 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • The Truth About Cats and Dogs: The University of Edinburgh
  • Développement psychologique de l'enfant: University of Geneva
  • Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic. : Universiteit Leiden
  • Privacy Law and Data Protection: University of Pennsylvania
  • HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Social/Peer Perspective): Columbia University
  • Space Medicine: Duke University
  • The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare: Johns Hopkins University
  • Evaluación del Aprendizaje en Escenarios Clínicos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • ISC2 Healthcare Certificate: ISC2
  • Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma: American Psychological Association

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