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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


  • 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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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Meditation & Breathwork, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Pain Management, Patient Referral, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Patient Communication, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Stress Management, Mental Health, Critical Thinking

    4.8 stars, 237 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Sistemas y modelos de organización de la atención en salud

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Health Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Health Equity, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Public Health, Managed Care, Governance, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Economics

    4.9 stars, 32 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Hearing Loss in Children

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Pediatrics, Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Language Disorders, Child Health, Parent Communication, Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Childhood Education and Development, Neurology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Public Health, Child Development, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Treatment, Special Education, Clinical Assessment

    4.9 stars, 238 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SkillUp

    Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Coding, Revenue Cycle Management, Medical Terminology, CPT Coding, Medical Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Evaluation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Personalised Medicine from a Nordic Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Patient-centered Care, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Health Technology, Health Systems, Clinical Research, Data Science, Clinical Research Ethics, Data Ethics, Bioinformatics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Innovation

    4.7 stars, 51 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad (TDAH)

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Developmental Disabilities, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Disabilities, Mental and Behavioral Health, Child Development, Treatment Planning, Pediatrics, Clinical Assessment, Patient Treatment, Behavior Management, Psychological Evaluations, Patient Evaluation

    4.9 stars, 230 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    What is Corruption: Anti-Corruption and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Business Ethics, Internal Controls, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Fraud detection, Business Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Commercial Laws, Risk Management, Due Diligence, Employee Training, International Relations, Operations Management, Strategic Planning

    4.9 stars, 719 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (719) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)

    Nutrition Coaching for Fitness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Care Plans, Health And Wellness Coaching, Nutritional Assessment, Dietetics, Nutrition Education, Exercise Science, Coaching, Clinical Nutrition, Motivational Interviewing, Habit Formation, Culture, Biology, Behavior Management, Health Assessment, Health Education, Athletic Training, Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health

    4.6 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (16) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare: University of Minnesota
  • Information Technologies and Security in Healthcare Settings: ISC2
  • Sistemas y modelos de organización de la atención en salud: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Hearing Loss in Children: University of Michigan
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam Preparation: SkillUp
  • Personalised Medicine from a Nordic Perspective: University of Copenhagen
  • Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad (TDAH): Universidad de Palermo
  • Materials in Oral Health: The University of Hong Kong
  • Cáncer de próstata: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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