Basic Patient Care

Basic Patient Care is a fundamental skill in healthcare that involves assisting patients with their daily needs, providing emotional support, and monitoring their physical condition. Coursera's Basic Patient Care catalogue teaches you the essential techniques and principles required to deliver compassionate and effective care to patients in various healthcare settings. You'll learn to perform crucial tasks such as bathing and feeding patients, administering medications safely, taking and recording vital signs, and responding to emergency situations with confidence. Mastering this skill will empower you to play a vital role in enhancing patient comfort, promoting healing, and contributing to positive healthcare outcomes, making you an invaluable asset in hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities.