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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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    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Quality Improvement in Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Improvement, Care Management, Organizational Leadership, Health Care Administration, Organizational Change, Teamwork, Process Improvement, Diversity Awareness, Health Care, Health Education, Public Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Introduction to Value-Based Care and the U.S. Healthcare System

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Managed Care, Medicare, Primary Care, Medicaid, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Systems Of Measurement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lecturio

    Special Communication Situations in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Telehealth, Patient Communication, Spanish Language, Patient Education And Counseling, Dignity in Care, Health Care, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Language Competency, Virtual Environment, Medical Privacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Care Management, Home Health Care, Long Term Care, Empathy, Recognizing Others, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Adaptability, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Intro to Improving the Patient Experience Through Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Informatics, Patient Communication, Patient Safety, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Analytics, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, AI Personalization, Innovation, Big Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Support Systems, Social Determinants Of Health

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Service Transformed: Lessons in U.S. Veteran Centered Care

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Triage, Health Disparities, Patient-centered Care, Patient Evaluation, Patient Communication, Care Coordination, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Systems, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Patient Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Technology, Telehealth, Public Speaking, Diagnostic Tests

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Operations Management in Healthcare- Streamlining Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Utilization, Patient Flow, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Operations Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Process Improvement, Systems Thinking, Health Technology, Care Coordination, Workflow Management, Regulatory Requirements, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Continuous Improvement Process, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Nursing Process, Perioperative Care, Basic Nursing Skills, Nursing Care, Nursing Management, Health Assessment, Nursing, Oncology, Clinical Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology

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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers

    Skills you'll gain: Pediatric Nursing, Infant Care, Pediatrics, Child Health, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Nutrition and Diet, Nursing Care, Working With Children, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Toileting, Infectious Diseases, Dental Care, Respiratory Care, Immunology, First Aid

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Learning to be caregivers for people with chronic conditions

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Care Management, Home Health Care, Compassion, Critical Thinking, Stress Management, Problem Solving, Chronic Diseases, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Take the Lead on Healthcare Quality Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Project Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Safety, Teamwork, Collaboration, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Communication

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Value-Based Care: Quality Improvement in Organizations: University of Houston
  • Value-Based Care: Introduction to Value-Based Care and the U.S. Healthcare System: University of Houston
  • Special Communication Situations in Healthcare: Lecturio
  • Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Intro to Improving the Patient Experience Through Analytics: Northeastern University
  • Service Transformed: Lessons in U.S. Veteran Centered Care: University of Michigan
  • Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Operations Management in Healthcare- Streamlining Systems : Coursera
  • Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理): Peking University
  • Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers: Peking University

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