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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


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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics for Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Medical Privacy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Informed Consent, Environmental Regulations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Proceedings, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Life Sciences, Personal Injury Law, Biotechnology, Case Studies

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    161 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Healthcare Data Quality and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Validation, Data Management, Clinical Data Management, Health Information Management, Data Literacy, Medical Records, Metadata Management, Technical Communication, Change Control

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    148 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Building Smart Business Assistants with IBM Watson

    Skills you'll gain: IBM Cloud, Model Deployment, AI Enablement, Self Service Technologies, Application Deployment, Customer Inquiries, Customer Engagement, Cloud Computing, Customer Service, Natural Language Processing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    469 reviews

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    University of Colorado System

    Clinical Data Models and Data Quality Assessments

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Clinical Data Management, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Health Informatics, Relational Databases, SQL

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lecturio

    Electrocardiogram (ECG)

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Electocardiography, Cardiology, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Nursing, Critical Care

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Biología bucal

    Skills you'll gain: Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Dental Hygiene, Periodontology, Dental Care, Dentistry, Cavity Prevention, Physiology, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Technical Support (IT) Case Studies and Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Computer Security Awareness Training, Technical Support, Desktop Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, End User Training and Support, System Support, Network Support, Cybersecurity, Help Desk Support, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Data Storage, Customer Service, Debugging, Information Technology Operations, Operating Systems

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    185 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Digital Media for Health Outcomes, English

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Media and Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Program Evaluation, Patient Communication, Surveys, Behavioral Health, Digital Communications, Driving engagement, Persuasive Communication, Instagram, Facebook, Research

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Sleep Deprivation: Habits, Solutions, and Strategies Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Stress Management, Community Health, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Health Promotion, Productivity, Public Health, Health Care, Health Technology, Physiology, Biology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Game Developers and Esports Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Branding, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Game Design, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Team Management, Entrepreneurial Finance

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Let's talk about it: A Health and Immigration Teach Out

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community Health, Community Organizing, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient Advocacy, Social Justice, Health Care, Advocacy, Health Policy, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Development, Community Outreach, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Oncology, Immigration Law, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Discussion Facilitation

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Genomics for Law: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Healthcare Data Quality and Governance: University of California, Davis
  • Building Smart Business Assistants with IBM Watson: Coursera
  • Clinical Data Models and Data Quality Assessments: University of Colorado System
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG): Lecturio
  • Biología bucal: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Technical Support (IT) Case Studies and Capstone: IBM
  • Digital Media for Health Outcomes, English: Yale University
  • Sleep Deprivation: Habits, Solutions, and Strategies Teach-Out: University of Michigan

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