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      Northeastern University

      Intro to Improving the Patient Experience Through Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Informatics, Patient Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Technology, Analytics, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Innovation, Big Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Support Systems, Social Determinants Of Health, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Immersify

      Getting Started with Clinical Skills: A Focus on the Patient

      Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Clinical Supervision, Healthcare Ethics, Basic Patient Care, Dignity in Care, Patient Treatment, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Health Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Assessment, Informed Consent, Professionalism, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Empathy, Decision Making, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Understanding Psychosis

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Psychiatry, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Mental Health Services, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient Communication, Psychiatric Assessments, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Rehabilitation, Trauma Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Mental Health

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Health Care, Stress Management, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Patient-centered Care, Exercise Therapy, Resilience, Mindfulness, Systems Thinking, Neurology, Nutrition and Diet

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      437 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Treatment Planning, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Safety, Pain Management, Health Care, Clinical Practices, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Science and Research, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Research, Regulatory Compliance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      461 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Responsible Medication Prescribing for Older Adults

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Geriatrics, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Care Management, Care Coordination, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Cinematic Health

      Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations

      Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Caregiving, Patient-centered Care, Communication Strategies, Nursing Care, Cultural Sensitivity, Dignity in Care, Communication, Empathy, Professionalism, Mental Health, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Observation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care: From alternative to integrative

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction, Patient Education and Support, Treatment Planning, Pain Management, Medical History Documentation, Care Management, Clinical Research, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research Methodologies, Health Policy, Public Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Maternal Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      381 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Patient Perspectives on Medications: Qualitative Interviews

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Qualitative Research, Research, Healthcare Ethics, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Patient Communication, Rapport Building, Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Non-Verbal Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Immersify

      Vital Signs, Vital Skills: Essential Patient Assessments

      Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Patient Observation, Clinical Assessment, Mental Status Examination, Patient-centered Care, Blood Pressure, Patient Treatment, Triage, Clinical Nursing, Nursing, Patient Safety, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Respiration, Medical Surgical Nursing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV)

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Leadership, Conflict Management, Patient Safety, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Project Planning, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Intro to Improving the Patient Experience Through Analytics: Northeastern University
    • Getting Started with Clinical Skills: A Focus on the Patient: Immersify
    • Understanding Psychosis: University of Michigan
    • Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach: University of Minnesota
    • Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices: University of Minnesota
    • Responsible Medication Prescribing for Older Adults: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations: Cinematic Health
    • Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care: From alternative to integrative: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach: Johns Hopkins University
    • Patient Perspectives on Medications: Qualitative Interviews: University of Copenhagen

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