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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Taking Safety and Quality Improvement Work to the Next Level (Patient Safety VII)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Healthcare Project Management, Safety Assurance, Quality Improvement, Safety Standards, Problem Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), System Implementation, Leadership

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    99 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Empower Patients: Autonomy Through Simulation and Role-Play

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Healthcare Ethics, Decision Making, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Discussion Facilitation, Train The Trainer, Empowerment, Instructional Design, Instructional Strategies, Empathy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Peking University

    Caring for Patients with Neurological Diseases(神经系统疾病病人的护理)

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Nursing Care, Rehabilitation, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Swallowing Disorders, Nursing Process, Acute Care, Critical Care, Chronic Diseases, Anatomy, Geriatrics, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Physiology, Pathology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Assessment, Medication Therapy Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Stanford University

    Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Care Management, Patient Education and Support, Care Coordination, Patient Evaluation, Oncology, Caregiving, Health Assessment, Patient Referral, Chronic Diseases, Medical History Documentation, Long Term Care, Preventative Care, Family Support, Mental Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    116 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Peking University

    《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践)

    Skills you'll gain: Health Education, Health Technology, Nurse Education, Nursing, Health Promotion, Nursing Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Dignity in Care

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    85 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    176 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV)

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Conflict Management, Patient Safety, Risk Analysis, Maintainability, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Project Planning, Clinical Leadership, Healthcare Project Management, Communication Strategies, Threat Management, Driving engagement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    94 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Peking University

    Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Nursing Process, Perioperative Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Care, Nursing Management, 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, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Epidemiology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Managing Processes to Improve Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Medical Management, Preventative Care, Care Management, Practice Management, Case Management, Utilization Management, Interoperability, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Chronic Diseases, Community Health, Public Health, Data Management, Health Education

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    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, Care Management, Medicaid, Health Systems, Patient-centered Care, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Systems Of Measurement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    189 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Immersify

    Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Patient Assistance, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education and Support, Patient Evaluation, Direct Patient Care, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Communication, Clinical Experience, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

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

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Triage, Health Disparities, Patient-centered Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Evaluation, Intercultural Competence, Psychiatric Assessments, Diversity Awareness, Patient Communication, Health Equity, Care Coordination, Cultural Sensitivity, Healthcare Ethics, Social Determinants Of Health, Mental Health, Team Collaboration, Health Policy

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Taking Safety and Quality Improvement Work to the Next Level (Patient Safety VII): Johns Hopkins University
  • Empower Patients: Autonomy Through Simulation and Role-Play: Coursera
  • Caring for Patients with Neurological Diseases(神经系统疾病病人的护理): Peking University
  • Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care: Stanford University
  • 《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践): Peking University
  • Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications: University of Copenhagen
  • Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV): Johns Hopkins University
  • Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理): Peking University
  • Value-Based Care: Managing Processes to Improve Outcomes: University of Houston
  • Value-Based Care: Introduction to Value-Based Care and the U.S. Healthcare System: University of Houston

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