Patient Education and Support

Patient Education and Support is a fundamental skill in healthcare, focused on empowering patients with knowledge and resources to effectively participate in their health management. Coursera's Patient Education and Support catalogue equips you with the necessary tools and understanding to communicate complex medical information to patients in a clear and compassionate manner. You'll learn about effective health literacy strategies, motivational interviewing, techniques for handling sensitive topics, and principles of self-management support. This skill set is invaluable for healthcare professionals, community health workers, patient advocates, or anyone interested in improving patient care and health outcomes.
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  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Student Support and Services, Parent Communication, Care Management, Health Education, First Aid, Patient Education and Support, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Nursing Care, Respiratory Care, Medication Administration, Nutrition and Diet

  • Status: Preview

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Chronic Diseases, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Education and Support, Family Support, Exercise Science

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Community Mental Health Services, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Risk Analysis, Patient Education and Support, Mental Health Counseling, Stress Management, Psychiatric Assessments, Safety and Security, Family Support, Public Health

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Health Informatics, Care Coordination, Analytics, Clinical Informatics, Health Care Administration, Data Analysis, Interoperability, Data Ethics, Health Care, Health Systems, Health Technology, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education and Support, Telehealth, Predictive Modeling

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Family Support, Diversity Awareness, Chronic Diseases, Care Management, Patient Education and Support, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Preventative Care, Patient Treatment, School Psychology, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Treatment Planning, Neurology, Pharmacotherapy

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Care Coordination, Value-Based Care, Patient-centered Care, Health Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Technology, Health Care, Risk Management, Patient Education and Support, Patient Advocacy, Telehealth, Community and Social Work, Case Studies

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Care Coordination, Value-Based Care, Clinical Informatics, Health Informatics, Interoperability, Health Technology, Patient Education and Support, Patient-centered Care, Health Systems, Health Care, Health Information Management, Primary Care, Electronic Medical Record, Telehealth, Communication

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Dignity in Care, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Interactive Learning, Patient-centered Care, Discussion Facilitation, Patient Education and Support, Diversity Awareness

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Basic Nursing Skills, Caregiving, Chronic Diseases, Basic Patient Care, Family Support, Long Term Care, Nursing Care, Vital Signs, Direct Patient Care, Nursing Homes, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Geriatrics, Patient Education and Support, Dignity in Care, Behavior Management, Health Care, Patient-centered Care, Hand Hygiene, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Emergency Response, Personal protective equipment, Public Health, Community Health, Mental Health, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Education and Support, Education and Training, Policy Development, Interpersonal Communications

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