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    Immersify

    Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Patient Assistance, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education and Support, Patient Evaluation, Direct Patient Care, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Communication, Clinical Experience, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Telehealth Clinicial Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Preparation, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Health Assessment, Health Care, Clinical Practices, Patient Education and Support, Telecommunications, Patient Communication, Virtual Environment, Mental Status Examination

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    746 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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    788 reviews

    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, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Responsiveness, Care Coordination, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Stress Management, Discussion Facilitation, Family Support

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    92 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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    172 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Minnesota

    Integrative Nursing

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Practices, Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Patient Evaluation, Nursing, Nursing Care, Clinical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Pain Management, Patient Referral, Clinical Assessment, Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Chronic Diseases, Patient-centered Care, Music, Patient Communication, Manual Therapy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    894 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yale University

    Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Abuse, Patient-centered Care, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Psychiatry, Pharmacotherapy, Psychotherapy, Treatment Planning, Health Policy, Care Coordination, Clinical Assessment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Pain Management, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Public Policies, Preventative Care, Primary Care, Public Health, Pharmacology, Rehabilitation, Patient Safety, Mental and Behavioral Health, Risk Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Hospital Medicine, Patient Safety, Medication Administration, Intravenous Therapy, Anatomy, English Language

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

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    Imperial College London

    Health Coaching Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Communication, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Coaching, Goal Setting, Health Care, Active Listening, Empowerment, Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    111 reviews

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

  • Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments: Immersify
  • Telehealth Clinicial Essentials: Duke University
  • The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare: Johns Hopkins University
  • Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise: University of Toronto
  • Essentials of Palliative Care: Stanford University
  • Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications: University of Copenhagen
  • Integrative Nursing: University of Minnesota
  • Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers: Yale University
  • Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers: University of Michigan
  • Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students: University of Pittsburgh

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