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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

    Coursera

    Evaluate and Document Patient Outcome Improvements

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Statistical Reporting, Patient-centered Care, Digital Analysis, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Evaluation, Business Reporting, Patient Advocacy, Data Presentation, Analytics, Data Collection, People Analytics, Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Communication, Data Analysis, Communication Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Synthesis, Quality Improvement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Caring for the caregivers

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Care Coordination, Communication Strategies, Health Care, Needs Assessment, Recognizing Others, Patient Observation, Health Assessment, Organizational Skills, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lecturio

    Communication in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Active Listening, Advocacy, Rapport Building, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Nursing and Patient Care, Diversity Awareness, Nurse Education, Composure, Empathy, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Teaching and Assessing Clinical Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Clinical Supervision, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Practices, Adult Education, Trustworthiness

    4.7 stars, 837 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

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

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Change Control, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Healthcare Project Management, Safety Assurance, Quality Improvement, Safety Standards, Problem Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Accident Prevention, System Implementation, Leadership

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

    ★ 4.6 (101) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Clinic Flow: Tasks, Staff, Supplies

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Inventory Management System, Prioritization, Patient Flow, Inventory Control, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Medical Office Procedures, Record Keeping, Service Management, Coordination, Client Services

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    What is Palliative Care?

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Active Listening, Pain Management, Basic Patient Care, Communication, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Psychosocial Assessments, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Family Support, Planning

    4.8 stars, 306 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Atención centrada en el paciente

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

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

    ★ 4.8 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    常见慢性病的健康管理

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Blood Pressure, Long Term Care, Geriatrics, Home Health Care, Cardiology, Family Medicine, Preventative Care, Medical Management, Pain Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Care Management, Nutrition and Diet

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

    ★ 4.7 (38) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Operations Management in Healthcare- Streamlining Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Utilization, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Health Care Administration, Operations Management, Operational Excellence, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Process Improvement, Systems Thinking, Patient Coordination, Health Technology, Care Coordination, Process Optimization, Workflow Management, Resource Allocation, Regulatory Requirements, Health Systems, Coordinating, Systems Integration, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Quality Improvement in Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Improvement, Culture Transformation, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Health Care Administration, Visionary, Organizational Change, Service Improvement, Quality Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Diversity Awareness, Verbal Strategic Communication, Collaboration, Health Care, Health Education, Public Health

    4.7 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Enhancing Patient Experience with Predictive Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Flow, Patient-centered Care, Hospital Experience, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Health Care, Analytics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Care Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Program Evaluation, Health Technology, Cardiology, Data Integration, Leadership

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Evaluate and Document Patient Outcome Improvements: Coursera
  • Caring for the caregivers: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Communication in Healthcare: Lecturio
  • Teaching and Assessing Clinical Skills: University of Michigan
  • Taking Safety and Quality Improvement Work to the Next Level (Patient Safety VII): Johns Hopkins University
  • Clinic Flow: Tasks, Staff, Supplies: Coursera
  • What is Palliative Care?: University of Colorado System
  • Atención centrada en el paciente: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • 常见慢性病的健康管理: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Operations Management in Healthcare- Streamlining Systems: Coursera

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