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    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing, Business Valuation, Market Opportunities, Proposal Development, Customer Acquisition Management, Peer Review, Branding, Lean Methodologies, Business Metrics, Marketing Strategies, Financial Analysis, Product Development, Due Diligence, Team Building, Ideation, Private Equity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Novartis

      Clinical Trials: Good Clinical Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Education And Counseling, Record Keeping, Medical Science and Research, Regulatory Compliance, Document Management, Medical Privacy, Patient Safety, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      505 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Psychological First Aid

      Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, Emergency Services, Psychological Evaluations, Interpersonal Communications, Mental Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Stress Management, Patient Referral

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Chronic Diseases, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Community Health, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Management, Health Equity, Preventative Care, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Assessment, Medicare, Practice Management, Care Management, Portfolio Management, Quality Improvement, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Organizational Change

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      288 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      V

      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Productivity, Creative Problem-Solving, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Creative Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Brainstorming, Large Language Modeling, Game Design, Creativity, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Ingenuity, Resourcefulness, Interactive Design, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado System

      Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Active Listening, Compassion, Caregiving, Communication, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Interpersonal Communications, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Treatment, Psychosocial Assessments, Stress Management, Chronic Diseases

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      478 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
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      MedCerts

      Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Office Procedures, Conflict Management, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Registration, Patient Coordination, Cultural Responsiveness, Medical History Documentation, Practice Management Software, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Coordination, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Professionalism, Health Informatics, Professional Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      771 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      AI in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Data Ethics, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Records, Unstructured Data, Health Care, Patient Evaluation, Health Informatics, Data Mining, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Electronic Medical Record, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Health Technology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Cancer Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Patient Education And Counseling, Molecular Biology, Clinical Trials, Preventative Care, Treatment Planning, Patient Evaluation, Primary Care, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Health Care, Internal Medicine, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Precision Medicine, Anatomy, Biology, Medical Terminology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      MedCerts

      Nursing Assistant Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Anatomy, Pathology, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Assistance, Patient Education And Counseling, Nursing and Patient Care, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Professionalism, Direct Patient Care, Professional Development, Caregiving, Medical Records, Toileting, Patient Education and Support, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Care

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      961 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of Minnesota

      Integrative Health and Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Clinical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Patient Referral, Pharmacology, Treatment Planning, Patient Safety, Compassion, Nursing Practices, Health Assessment, Nursing Care, Health Care, Research, Pharmacotherapy, Health Policy, Music, Education Software and Technology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Health Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Change Management, Vendor Management, Health Policy, Health Care, Process Improvement, Workflow Management, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management, Clinical Leadership, Organizational Change, Decision Support Systems, Solution Design, IT Management, Clinical Data Management, Health Systems, Project Management, Databases

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      903 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Entrepreneurship: University of Pennsylvania
    • Clinical Trials: Good Clinical Practice: Novartis
    • Psychological First Aid: Johns Hopkins University
    • Value-Based Care: University of Houston
    • Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators: Vanderbilt University
    • Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
    • Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • AI in Healthcare: Stanford University
    • Cancer Biology: Johns Hopkins University
    • Nursing Assistant Fundamentals: MedCerts

    Frequently Asked Questions about Patient Care

    Patient care courses on Coursera are designed to enhance your ability to provide compassionate and effective care:

    • Basic and advanced patient interaction techniques, emphasizing communication and empathy.
    • Skills for assessing patient needs and monitoring their condition.
    • Methods for managing patient care in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and home care.
    • Best practices for ensuring patient safety and preventing healthcare-associated infections.
    • Knowledge of healthcare protocols and procedures.
    • Understanding of patient rights and privacy laws.
    • Techniques for emergency response and basic life support.‎

    Patient care courses on Coursera cater to a wide range of learners:

    • Introductory courses are suitable for those new to healthcare, providing foundational skills in patient care.
    • Intermediate courses are designed for healthcare professionals or students with some experience, focusing on specific aspects of patient care.
    • Advanced courses are available for experienced practitioners looking to refine their skills and learn about the latest practices in patient care.‎

    Coursera, in collaboration with respected healthcare education institutions, provides a variety of educational opportunities to enrich your understanding and capabilities in patient care:

    • Professional certificates are available which can assist in illustrating your familiarity with core areas of patient care.
    • Specialized course certificates are offered to acknowledge your learning in specific areas such as geriatric care, pediatric care, or palliative care.
    • Continuing education credits can be pursued by healthcare professionals who are looking to comply with licensure requirements or aim to broaden their professional skills.

    These credentials are designed to enhance your professional profile and evidence your dedication to improving patient care practices.‎

    Skills acquired through Coursera’s patient care courses can lead to rewarding careers in the healthcare sector:

    • Patient Care Technician, providing basic care and assisting with medical procedures.
    • Registered Nurse, managing patient care and coordinating with other healthcare professionals.
    • Home Health Aide, offering care to patients in their homes, focusing on comfort and daily assistance.
    • Medical Assistant, performing clinical and administrative tasks in healthcare facilities.
    • Healthcare Administrator, ensuring that the delivery of care meets regulatory and quality standards.‎
    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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