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    Johns Hopkins University

    Patient Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Design Thinking, Change Management, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Leadership, Conflict Management, Performance Measurement, Systems Thinking, Solution Design, Health Systems, Data Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Risk Analysis, Value-Based Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Data Analysis Software, Project Planning, Patient-centered Care

    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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    MedCerts

    Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Sterilization, Urinalysis, Patient Communication, Medical Terminology, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Basic Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Geriatrics, Hand Hygiene, Electocardiography, Anatomy, Pediatrics, Patient Evaluation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Generative AI-Powered Solutions for Modern Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Resource Utilization, Patient Flow, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Data Ethics, Health Care Administration, Operations Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Informed Consent, Clinical Research Ethics, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Medical Privacy, Healthcare Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Telehealth, Health Informatics

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Chronic Diseases, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Community Health, Continuous Improvement Process, Medical Management, Managed Care, Health Equity, Preventative Care, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Medical Coding, Health Disparities, CPT Coding, Public Health, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Care Management, Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    296 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    U

    University of Michigan

    Leadership for Healthcare Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Executive Presence, Strategic Communication, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Planning, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Leadership, Business Planning, Medical Management, Patient Safety, Innovation, Telehealth, Team Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Design Thinking, Advocacy, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Colorado System

    Newborn Baby Care

    Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Infant Care, Respiratory Care, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Patient Evaluation, Pulmonology, Preventative Care, Child Health, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Pediatric Nursing, Family Support, Cardiology, Clinical Assessment, Pediatrics, Patient Observation, Child Development, Parent Communication, Medical Equipment and Technology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    U

    University of Colorado System

    Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Patient Advocacy, Active Listening, Compassion, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Psychiatric Assessments, Clinical Assessment, Care Coordination, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    489 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Compromiso del paciente: resultados clínicos satisfactorios

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Clinical Leadership, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Care Management, Health Care, Clinical Practices, Preventative Care, Health Care Administration, Care Coordination, Health Education, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Disparities, Professionalism, Science and Research, Clinical Research, Collaboration, Health Promotion

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Palliative Care Always

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Pain Management, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Parent Communication, Caregiving, Family Support, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Compassion, Patient Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Care Management, Care Coordination, Rapport Building, Pediatrics, Oncology, Patient Evaluation, Nursing and Patient Care

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    151 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Healthcare Organization Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Care Administration, Governance, Business Process, Business Process Management, Quality Improvement, Health Systems, Process Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Process Design, Business Process Improvement, Value-Based Care, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health And Wellness Coaching, Care Coordination, Presentations, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    670 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
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    Immersify

    Interactive 3D Clinical Skills: A Gamified Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Wound Care, Blood Collection, Vital Signs, Patient-centered Care, Health Assessment, Infection Control, Clinical Nursing, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Nursing, Patient Safety, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Positioning, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Surgical Nursing, Nursing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Nutrition

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado System

    School Health for Children and Adolescents

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, Nutrition Education, Community Health, School Psychology, Chronic Diseases, Case Studies, Student Support and Services, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Parent Communication, Care Management, Communication Disorders, Neurology, Child Health, Behavioral Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Patient Safety: Johns Hopkins University
  • Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Generative AI-Powered Solutions for Modern Healthcare: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Value-Based Care: University of Houston
  • Leadership for Healthcare Professionals: University of Michigan
  • Newborn Baby Care: University of Colorado System
  • Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
  • Compromiso del paciente: resultados clínicos satisfactorios: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Palliative Care Always: Stanford University
  • Healthcare Organization Operations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

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