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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


  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Foundations of Yoga: Building a Strong Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Meditation & Breathwork, Rehabilitation, Clinical Practices, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Stress Management, Mobility Assistance, Adaptive Equipment, Manual Therapy, Health And Wellness Coaching, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Safety And Health, Health Education, Health Promotion, Mental Health, Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    Universidad de Chile

    Seguimiento de casos y contactos COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Infection Control, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Infectious Diseases, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Health Systems, Rapport Building, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Medical Privacy

    4.9 stars, 702 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (702) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Hardware Design, Hardware Architecture, Memory Management, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Diagram Design, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms

    4.5 stars, 143 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (143) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    ChatGPT Playground for Beginners: Intro to NLP AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Context Engineering, ChatGPT, Patient Communication, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Token Optimization, AI Personalization, LLM Application, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing

    4.6 stars, 102 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (102) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Disorders Related To Trauma

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Cultural Responsiveness, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Evaluation, Stress Management

    4.8 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Pediatric Nursing, Pediatrics, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Clinical Nutrition, Immunology, Patient Positioning, Medical Support, Food Safety and Sanitation, Biochemistry, Sterilization

    4.9 stars, 64 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • M

    McMaster University

    Experimentation for Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Scientific Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Pareto Chart, Predictive Analytics, Model Optimization, Regression Analysis, A/B Testing, Statistical Modeling, Process Optimization, Statistical Software, Statistical Methods, Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Mathematical Modeling, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

    4.9 stars, 938 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • I

    ISC2

    Information Technologies and Security in Healthcare Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Management, Health Care, Health Informatics, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Information Systems Security, Information Privacy, Data Storage Technologies, Information Management, Data Security, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Data Loss Prevention, Information Technology

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    CVS Health

    Introduction to Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Service, Empathy, Call Center Experience, Customer Support, Greeting Customers, Retail Sales, Transaction Processing, Customer Complaint Resolution, Retail Store Operations, Problem Solving, Time Management, Conflict Management, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Root Cause Analysis, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Positivity

    4.6 stars, 379 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Design and Implementation of Digital Health Interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Technology, Data Ethics, Digital Transformation, User Centered Design, Technology Strategies, Medical Privacy, Solution Design, Regulatory Compliance, Technology Solutions, Data Security, Healthcare Ethics

    4.6 stars, 80 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (80) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Hong Kong

    Materials in Oral Health

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Dental Radiography, Dentistry, Dental Procedures, Laboratory Testing, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Materials science, Oral and Dental Care, Biomedical Engineering, Oral Health, Analytical Testing, 3D Modeling, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry

    4.7 stars, 529 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (529) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Cáncer de próstata

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Diagnostic Tests, Radiation Therapy, Preventative Care, Pathology, Pain Management, Urology, Medical Imaging, Risk Analysis, Orthopedics, Anatomy, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology, Surgery, Physiology, Pharmacotherapy

    4.8 stars, 171 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Foundations of Yoga: Building a Strong Practice: Niel Asher Education
  • Seguimiento de casos y contactos COVID-19: Universidad de Chile
  • Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design: L&T EduTech
  • ChatGPT Playground for Beginners: Intro to NLP AI: Coursera
  • Disorders Related To Trauma: American Psychological Association
  • Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Experimentation for Improvement: McMaster University
  • Information Technologies and Security in Healthcare Settings: ISC2
  • Introduction to Customer Service: CVS Health
  • Design and Implementation of Digital Health Interventions: Imperial College London

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