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      Peking University

      Caring for Patients with Neurological Diseases(神经系统疾病病人的护理)

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Nursing Care, Rehabilitation, Nursing, Chronic Diseases, Anatomy, Geriatrics, Patient Safety, Physiology, Pathology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Assessment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Safety, Health Technology, Help Desk Support, Medical Equipment, Technical Support, Issue Tracking, Change Control, Medical Devices, Electronic Medical Record, Disaster Recovery, Technical Documentation, General Networking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Engaging in Improving Patient Experience Through Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Customer experience improvement, Resource Allocation, Health Informatics, Patient-centered Care, Stakeholder Analysis, Value-Based Care, Operational Analysis, Patient Communication, Predictive Analytics, Business Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Personalized Service, Care Management, Systems Integration, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional de Colombia

      Learning from the experiences of caregivers with chronic conditions

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Critical Thinking, Home Health Care, Complex Problem Solving, Case Studies, Patient-centered Care, Patient Observation, Chronic Diseases, Organizational Skills, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies

      Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Caregiving, Geriatrics, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Stress Management, Health Policy, Mental and Behavioral Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      314 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 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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      487 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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      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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      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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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The George Washington University

      Leading Healthcare Quality and Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Health Informatics, Health Care Administration, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Leadership, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · 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, Patient-centered Care, Medical Terminology, Cultural Diversity, Vocabulary, Diagnostic Tests, Grammar

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      332 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Caring for Patients with Neurological Diseases(神经系统疾病病人的护理): Peking University
    • Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff: Johns Hopkins University
    • Engaging in Improving Patient Experience Through Analytics: Northeastern University
    • Learning from the experiences of caregivers with chronic conditions: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    • Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies: Johns Hopkins University
    • Essentials of Palliative Care: Stanford University
    • Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
    • Intro to Improving the Patient Experience Through Analytics: Northeastern University
    • Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV): Johns Hopkins University
    • Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students: University of Pittsburgh

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