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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


  • P

    Peking University

    《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践)

    Skills you'll gain: Health Education, Health Technology, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Healthcare Ethics

    4.9 stars, 95 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • P

    Peking University

    Caring for Patients with Neurological Diseases(神经系统疾病病人的护理)

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Care, Rehabilitation, Nursing, Anatomy, Physiology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

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

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Healthcare Project Management, Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), 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

    Respectful Communication: Improve Patient Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Active Listening, Empathy, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Health Coaching Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Communication, Motivational Interviewing, Patient-centered Care, Coaching, Goal Setting, Health Care, Communication, Empowerment, Planning

    4.7 stars, 119 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Peking University

    Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers

    Skills you'll gain: Pediatric Nursing, Infant Care, Pediatrics, Child Health, Nutrition and Diet, Nursing Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Nutrition, Oral Health, Preventative Care, Toileting, Infectious Diseases, Dental Care

    4.9 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care

    Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Patient-centered Care, Care Management, Care Coordination, Patient Evaluation, Oncology, Health Assessment, Patient Referral, Preventative Care, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health

    4.8 stars, 116 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (116) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Clinical Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Clinical Leadership, Patient Communication, Team Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Team Building, Composure, Healthcare Project Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making, Conflict Management, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Communication, Empathy, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Health Care

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Data Privacy and Protection for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Health Information Management, Data Security, Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Controls, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Informatics, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Literacy

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Evaluate and Document Patient Outcome Improvements

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Digital Analysis, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Advocacy, Data Presentation, Analytics, Data Collection, Communication, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Quality Improvement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Clinic Flow: Tasks, Staff, Supplies

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education and Support, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychosocial Assessments, Family Support, Treatment Planning, Mental Health

    4.9 stars, 92 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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