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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


  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Compromiso del paciente: resultados clínicos satisfactorios

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Clinical Leadership, Patient Safety, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Care Management, Medical Management, Clinical Practices, Preventative Care, Clinical Experience, Health Education, Education Software and Technology, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Disparities, Health Technology, Professionalism, Nutrition and Diet, Science and Research, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research

    4.6 stars, 75 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (75) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Voxy

    English Language Skills A2-B1 CEFR: Low-Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Goal Setting, Nutrition and Diet, Professional Development, Language Competency, Personal Development, English Language, Organizational Skills, Nutrition Education, Planning, Product Knowledge, Productivity, Language Learning, Social Skills, Professionalism, Customer Service, Verbal Communication Skills, Technical Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Customer Inquiries

    4.6 stars, 582 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (582) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Telehealth: Head and Neck Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Evaluation, Health Technology, Patient Positioning, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Patient Treatment, Patient Preparation, Patient Communication, Health Informatics, Telecommunications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Anticoagulación

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Contraindication, Pharmacotherapy, Drug Interaction, Medication Therapy Management, Medication Administration, Perioperative Care, Oncology, Hematology, Pulmonology, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Clinical Practices, Chronic Diseases, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Laboratory Testing, Risk Analysis

    4.9 stars, 100 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Genome Assembly Programming Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Graph Theory, Infectious Diseases, Program Development, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Software Development

    4.5 stars, 355 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (355) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Deep Research: Strategic AI Edge for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Generative AI Agents, Procurement, Generative AI, Competitive Intelligence, Due Diligence, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Consulting, Business Research, Research Reports, Talent Sourcing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Business Consulting, Technology Strategies, Agentic systems, Business Ethics

    4.7 stars, 133 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Infection Control, Personal protective equipment, Hand Hygiene, Emergency Response, Long Term Care, Nursing Homes, Patient Communication, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Laboratory Testing, Mental Health, Community Health, Public Health, Care Coordination, Media and Communications, Patient Education and Support, Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Cleanliness, Infectious Diseases

    4.8 stars, 268 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Caring for Others

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Child Welfare, Sociology, Long Term Care, Healthcare Ethics, Dignity in Care, Health Care, Surveys, Social Sciences, Home Health Care, Social Justice, Culture, Care Management, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Liberal Arts, Supply And Demand, Cultural Diversity, Social Work, Human Services

    4.8 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (35) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Evaluating the Quality of Healthcare Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Managed Care, Quality Assurance, Health Systems, Data Quality, Health Care, Health Policy, Scientific Methods, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Risk Analysis, Data Integrity

    4.7 stars, 38 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Sales Pipelines, Power BI, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Lead Generation, Customer Insights, Resource Allocation, Resource Planning, Scheduling, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Process, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Microsoft Teams, Order Management, Customer Service, Marketing, Marketing Automation, Prospecting and Qualification, Business Reporting

    4.5 stars, 87 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (87) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Michigan Sport-Related Concussion Training Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Medical Emergency, Athletic Training, Injury Prevention, Trauma Care, Safety Training, Neurology, Care Management, Long Term Care, Emergency Response, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

    4.7 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    MedCerts

    Mental Health Overview, Theories, and Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Healthcare Ethics, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Information Management, Mental Health Counseling, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Psychology

    4.7 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Compromiso del paciente: resultados clínicos satisfactorios: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • English Language Skills A2-B1 CEFR: Low-Intermediate: Voxy
  • Telehealth: Head and Neck Assessment: Duke University
  • Anticoagulación: Universidad de los Andes
  • Genome Assembly Programming Challenge: University of California San Diego
  • Generative AI Deep Research: Strategic AI Edge for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
  • Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
  • Caring for Others: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Evaluating the Quality of Healthcare Delivery: Northeastern University
  • Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365: Microsoft

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