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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Medication and Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Asepsis, Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Pharmacology, Patient-centered Care, Pharmacist Assistance, Pharmacy, Intravenous Therapy, Sterile Procedure, Personal protective equipment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Care Coordination, Health Systems, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Informatics, Telehealth

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      131 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Supporting Families and Caregivers

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Parent Communication, Family Support, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Pain Management, Pediatrics, Patient Advocacy, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient-centered Care, Medical Social Work, Working With Children, Family Therapy, Psychosocial Assessments, Child Health, Patient Communication, Child Development, Social Work, Clinical Assessment, Stress Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Taking Safety and Quality Improvement Work to the Next Level (Patient Safety VII)

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Patient Flow, Case Management, Quality Improvement, Safety Standards, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Leadership, Systems Of Measurement, Persuasive Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, End User Training and Support, Help Desk Support, Patient Communication, Health Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Technical Support, Information Technology, Health Information Management, Issue Tracking, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Privacy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      745 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Gestión hospitalaria centrada en el paciente

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Hospital Experience, Financial Analysis, Finance, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Patient-centered Care, Process Design, Business Process Improvement, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Systems, Business Writing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Innovation, Entrepreneurship

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Beginner · 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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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      常见慢性病的健康管理

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Cardiology, Blood Pressure, Geriatrics, Home Health Care, Preventative Care, Care Management, Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Medication Therapy Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Take the Lead on Healthcare Quality Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Clinical Leadership, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Patient-centered Care, Team Management, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · 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, System Support, Technical Support, Patient Education and Support, Health Care, Issue Tracking, Network Support, Change Control, Medical Devices, Electronic Medical Record, Change Requests, Disaster Recovery, Technical Documentation, Software Installation, General Networking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      199 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Healthcare Organizations and the Health System

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Governance, Health Systems, Presentations, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Organizational Structure, Health Care, Administration, Strategic Leadership

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      350 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Pharmacy Medication and Safety: MedCerts
    • Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Supporting Families and Caregivers: Stanford University
    • Taking Safety and Quality Improvement Work to the Next Level (Patient Safety VII): Johns Hopkins University
    • The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare: Johns Hopkins University
    • Gestión hospitalaria centrada en el paciente: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Engaging in Improving Patient Experience Through Analytics: Northeastern University
    • 常见慢性病的健康管理: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Take the Lead on Healthcare Quality Improvement: Case Western Reserve University

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