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    University of Colorado System

    Become an EMT

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Airway Management, Trauma Care, Automated External Defibrillator, Patient Communication, Child Health, Childbirth, Clinical Assessment, Maternal Health, Patient Advocacy, Health Assessment, Pediatrics, Basic Patient Care, Vital Signs, Medical History Documentation, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Medication Administration, Cardiology, Pharmacology

    4.8 stars, 2.7K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Integrative Health and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Drug Interaction, Meditation & Breathwork, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Patient Referral, Treatment Planning, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pain Management, Contraindication, Patient Safety, Clinical Assessment, Health Policy, Patient-centered Care, Music, Patient Communication, Clinical Practices, Safety Standards, Stress Management, Pharmaceuticals

    4.8 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Integrated Chronic Pain Management and Program Design

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Rehabilitation, Manual Therapy, Patient-centered Care, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Patient Communication, Patient Treatment, Occupational Therapy, Treatment Planning, Care Coordination, Athletic Training, Patient Education And Counseling, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Education and Training, Health Education, Meditation & Breathwork, Mental Health Therapies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Patient Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Design Thinking, Change Management, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Conflict Management, Performance Measurement, Systems Thinking, Healthcare Project Management, Data Analysis, Risk Analysis, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Visualization Software, Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Project Planning, Clinical Leadership, Patient-centered Care, Collaboration, Teamwork, Communication Strategies

    4.8 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • M

    MedCerts

    Patient Care Technician Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Healthcare Ethics, Basic Patient Care, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Anatomy, Pathology, Professionalism, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Personal protective equipment, Vital Signs, Hand Hygiene, Patient Safety, Personal Care, Patient Positioning, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Pain Management, Infection Control

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Coordinate Patient Care: Referrals and Follow-ups

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Coordination, Care Coordination, Follow Through, Patient Registration, Setting Appointments, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Record Keeping

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • S

    Stanford Online

    Palliative Care Always

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Pain Management, Patient Communication, Family Support, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Patient-centered Care, Oncology, Communication Strategies, Patient Treatment, Stress Management, Dignity in Care, Communication, Treatment Planning, Medical Social Work, Chronic Diseases, Working With Children, Psychosocial Assessments, Clinical Assessment, Social Work

    4.7 stars, 172 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (172) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    MedCerts

    Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Sterilization, Urinalysis, Patient Communication, Medical Terminology, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Infection Control, Asepsis, Nutrition and Diet, Pathology, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Geriatrics, Laboratory Testing, Hand Hygiene, Electocardiography, Anatomy, Pediatrics

    4.8 stars, 64 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (64) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Active Listening, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Patient Education and Support, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychosocial Assessments, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Family Support, Communication

    4.8 stars, 514 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

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    Coursera

    Generative AI-Powered Solutions for Modern Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Project Management, Clinical Documentation, Responsible AI, Resource Utilization, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Generative AI, Health Care Administration, Operations Management, AI literacy, Operational Excellence, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Informed Consent, Data Ethics, Project Risk Management, Medical Privacy, Healthcare Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Generative AI Agents, Health Informatics

    4.4 stars, 78 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (78) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    Coursera

    GenAI for Patient Care Coordinators and Case Management

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, ChatGPT, Patient Coordination, Care Coordination, Case Management, Technology Roadmaps, No-Code Development, Care Management, AI Integrations, Patient Communication, Business Process Automation, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    Immersify

    Interactive 3D Clinical Skills: A Gamified Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Wound Care, Blood Collection, Vital Signs, Patient-centered Care, Health Assessment, Infection Control, Clinical Nursing, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Nursing, Patient Safety, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Positioning, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Surgical Nursing, Nursing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Nutrition

    4.8 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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Best Direct Patient Care courses from Coursera

Top-rated Direct Patient Care courses offered by Coursera on Coursera.

  1. 1
    Coordinate Patient Care: Referrals and Follow-ups
    CourseraBeginner1 - 4 Weeks3.0(1)Coursera
  2. 2
    Generative AI-Powered Solutions for Modern Healthcare
    CourseraIntermediate1 - 3 Months4.4(78)Coursera
  3. 3
    GenAI for Patient Care Coordinators and Case Management
    CourseraIntermediate1 - 4 Weeks4.5(2)Coursera

Best Direct Patient Care certificate programs

Earn a certificate in Direct Patient Care from top universities and companies.

  1. 1
    Become an EMT
    University of Colorado SystemBeginner3 - 6 Months4.8(2,650)Specialization
  2. 2
    Integrative Health and Medicine
    University of MinnesotaBeginner3 - 6 Months4.8(1,878)Specialization
  3. 3
    Patient Safety
    Johns Hopkins UniversityBeginner3 - 6 Months4.8(1,897)Specialization

Best Direct Patient Care courses for beginners

Top-rated beginner-friendly Direct Patient Care courses with no prerequisites.

  1. 1
    Patient Care Technician Fundamentals
    MedCertsBeginner3 - 6 Months4.8(1,274)No prerequisites
  2. 2
    Palliative Care Always
    Stanford OnlineBeginner3 - 6 Months4.7(172)No prerequisites
  3. 3
    Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals
    MedCertsBeginner1 - 3 Months4.8(64)No prerequisites

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