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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 Colorado System

    Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children

    Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Child Health, Childbirth, Airway Management, Pediatric First Aid, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Maternal Health, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Postpartum Care, Patient Transport, Respiratory Care, Prenatal Care, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Patient Evaluation, Patient Transfer Equipment, Environment Health And Safety, Health Assessment, Pathology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Pediatric First Aid, Nutrition and Diet, Nursing Care, Working With Children, Clinical Nutrition, Oral Health, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Toileting, Infectious Diseases, Dental Care, Respiratory Care, Airway Management, Immunology, Infection Control, Heimlich Maneuver

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Medical Records: Protect Patient Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Medical Office Procedures, Record Keeping, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Medical Office Operations and Patient Flow

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Office Procedures, Patient Preparation, Patient Registration, Triage, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Safety, Setting Appointments, Care Coordination, Standard Operating Procedure, Clinical Documentation, Data Entry, Record Keeping, Safety and Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Medication and Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medication Therapy Management, Asepsis, Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Pharmacology, Patient-centered Care, Pharmacist Assistance, Pharmacy, Intravenous Therapy, Sterile Procedure, Pharmacotherapy, Intravenous Hydration, Patient Treatment, Care Management, Hand Hygiene, Treatment Planning, Personal protective equipment

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

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    Stanford University

    Supporting Families and Caregivers

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Parent Communication, Family Support, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Pain Management, Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Patient Advocacy, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient-centered Care, Medical Social Work, Working With Children, Psychosocial Assessments, Child Health, Patient Communication, Child Development, Community and Social Work, Social Work, Clinical Assessment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Essentials of Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Cultural Responsiveness, Direct Patient Care, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Empathy, Stress Management, Family Support, Needs Assessment

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Immersify

    Infection Prevention & Wound Care: Clean Practice Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Wound Care, Hand Hygiene, Personal protective equipment, Infection Control, Sterile Procedure, Asepsis, Medical Surgical Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Health Assessment, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Safety, Patient Treatment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing, Clinical Nursing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Community Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Clinic Communication: Greet, Listen, Schedule, Brief

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Active Listening, Medical Office Procedures, Patient Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Trustworthiness, Health Care Administration, Verbal Communication Skills, Empathy, Concision, Communication Strategies, Verbal Strategic Communication, Patient Safety, Communication, Professionalism, Relationship Building, Clinical Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Enhancing Patient Experience with Predictive Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Flow, Patient-centered Care, Hospital Experience, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Health Care, Analytics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Care Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Program Evaluation, Health Technology, Cardiology, Data Integration, Leadership

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Immersify

    Nursing in Action: Core Skills to Respond, Care & Protect

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Observation, Patient-centered Care, Nursing Care, Infection Control, Patient Evaluation, Patient Communication, Emergency Response, Nursing Process, Clinical Assessment, Medical Emergency, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Health Assessment, Communication, Medical Equipment and Technology, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Anatomy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Creo Incubator

    Project Management in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Management, Clinical Leadership, Patient Communication, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Healthcare Project Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Communication Strategies, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Communication, Health Care

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children: University of Colorado System
  • Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers: Peking University
  • Medical Records: Protect Patient Privacy: Coursera
  • Medical Office Operations and Patient Flow: Coursera
  • Pharmacy Medication and Safety: MedCerts
  • Supporting Families and Caregivers: Stanford University
  • Essentials of Palliative Care: Stanford University
  • Infection Prevention & Wound Care: Clean Practice Essentials: Immersify
  • Clinic Communication: Greet, Listen, Schedule, Brief: Coursera
  • Enhancing Patient Experience with Predictive Analytics: John Wiley & Sons

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