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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), Quality Improvement, Culture Transformation, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Health Care Administration, Visionary, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Team Building, Teamwork, Diversity Awareness, Verbal Strategic Communication, Collaboration, Health Care, Health Education, Public Health

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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, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Communication, Spanish Language, Empathy, Intercultural Competence, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Health Care, Communication Strategies, Language Competency, Professionalism, Relationship Building, Emotional Intelligence, Vocabulary

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lecturio

    Healthcare Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Nursing Management, Patient Safety, Nursing Administration, Health Care, Emergency Response, Safety Standards, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Primary Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Care Administration, Nursing Care, Nursing, Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health And Safety Standards, Health Policy, Health Administration, Nursing Practices

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Engaging in Improving Patient Experience Through Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Health Informatics, Patient-centered Care, Stakeholder Analysis, Hospital Experience, Personalized Campaigns, Decision Intelligence, Patient Evaluation, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Systems Integration, Innovation

    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, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychiatric Assessments, Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Cultural Sensitivity, Health Systems, Healthcare Ethics, Social Determinants Of Health, Mental Health, Team Collaboration, Health Policy

    4.1
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Intro to Improving the Patient Experience Through Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Hospital Experience, Patient-centered Care, Health Informatics, Patient Advocacy, Patient Communication, Patient Safety, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Technology, Analytics, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Literacy, AI Personalization, Health Disparities, Innovation, Data Collection, Big Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Transitions in Care from Survivorship to Hospice

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Communication, Patient Education and Support, Care Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Oncology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Dignity in Care, Family Support, Treatment Planning, Chronic Diseases

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Teaching LGBTQ+ Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Health Equity, Health Education, Education and Training, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Care, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Medical Terminology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    更年期综合管理

    Skills you'll gain: Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Geriatrics, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diet, Mammography, Dietetics, Chronic Diseases, Clinical Nutrition, Preventative Care, Cardiology, Oncology, Medication Therapy Management, Orthopedics, Exercise Therapy, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Learning from the experiences of caregivers with chronic conditions

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Caregiving, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Case Studies, Patient-centered Care, Patient Observation, Chronic Diseases, Organizational Skills, Stress Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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
  • Special Communication Situations in Healthcare: Lecturio
  • Value-Based Care: Managing Processes to Improve Outcomes: University of Houston
  • Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV): Johns Hopkins University
  • Healthcare Organizations: Lecturio
  • Engaging in Improving Patient Experience Through Analytics: Northeastern University
  • Service Transformed: Lessons in U.S. Veteran Centered Care: University of Michigan
  • Intro to Improving the Patient Experience Through Analytics: Northeastern University
  • Transitions in Care from Survivorship to Hospice: Stanford University
  • Teaching LGBTQ+ Health: Stanford University

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