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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Nursing Care, Nursing Basics, Patient Education And Counseling, Nursing Process, Clinical Assessment, Health Assessment, Patient Safety, Care Management, Direct Patient Care, Nursing Practices, Clinical Practices, Patient-centered Care, Communication, Infection Control, Prioritization, Collaboration, Project Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Everyday Chinese Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, General Medicine, Health Care, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Physical Therapy, Preventative Care, Clinical Assessment, Pharmacology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Pediatrics, Patient Advocacy, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient-centered Care, Medical Social Work, Working With Children, Family Therapy, Psychosocial Assessments, Child Health, Patient Communication, Child Development, Social Work, Clinical Assessment, Stress Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    The Nurse's Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Airway Management, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Trauma Care, Respiratory Care, Wound Care, Maternal Health, Emergency Nursing, Nursing, Orthopedics, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Anatomy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Spanish Language, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Terminology, Vocabulary, Diagnostic Tests, Language Learning, Grammar, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    334 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Encryption, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Medical Records, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Patient Safety

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    429 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Medical Terminology, Vital Signs, Clinical Practices, Clinical Experience, Patient Communication, Patient Safety, Medication Administration, English Language

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Patient-centered Care, Qualitative Research, Patient Communication, Health Policy, Health Equity, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Medication Therapy Management, Interviewing Skills

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    174 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Everyday Chinese Medicine 2

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Health Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Promotion, Public Health, Pharmacology, Clinical Practices, Nutrition and Diet, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Nutrition, Exercise Therapy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    235 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Medical Emergencies: CPR, Toxicology, and Wilderness

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency and Intensive Care, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator, Emergency Medicine, First Aid, Patient Advocacy, Acute Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nephrology, Pharmacology, Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Physiology, Substance Abuse, Anatomy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    530 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Injury Prevention, Exercise Science, Preventative Care, Health Education, Pain Management, Rehabilitation, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Oncology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    790 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, End User Training and Support, Help Desk Support, Patient Communication, Health Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Technical Support, Information Technology, Health Information Management, Issue Tracking, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Privacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    752 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular patient education and support courses

  • Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Everyday Chinese Medicine: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Supporting Families and Caregivers: Stanford University
  • The Nurse's Toolkit: University of Michigan
  • Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings: Rice University
  • Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance: Johns Hopkins University
  • Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students: University of Pittsburgh
  • Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications: University of Copenhagen
  • Everyday Chinese Medicine 2: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Medical Emergencies: CPR, Toxicology, and Wilderness: University of Colorado System

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