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      Rice University

      Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Spanish Language, Patient-centered Care, Medical Terminology, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Diagnostic Tests, Cultural Diversity, Grammar

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Generative AI in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare Ethics, Health Informatics, Treatment Planning, Medical Imaging, Natural Language Processing, Decision Support Systems

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      AI for Healthcare Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Agentic systems, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Governance, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, Digital Transformation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Healthcare Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Human Factors (Security), Generative AI Agents, Machine Learning, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Information Technology, Information Systems

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      MedCerts

      Medical Administrative Assistants and Office Procedures

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Records, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Registration, Medical History Documentation, Records Management, File Management, Information Privacy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Patient-Centered Care Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Basic Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Observation, Health And Wellness Coaching, Medical History Documentation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care: Managing Processes to Improve Outcomes

      Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Medical Management, Preventative Care, Care Management, Practice Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Case Management, Utilization Management, Interoperability, Primary Care, Health Informatics, Patient-centered Care, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Electronic Medical Record, Data Management, Health Education

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III)

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Solution Design, Quality Improvement, Patient Flow, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Safety, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Brainstorming, Project Management, User Centered Design, Creativity, Collaboration, Empathy

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

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      MedCerts

      Medical Assisting Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Hand Hygiene, Anatomy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Medical History Documentation, Diagnostic Tests, Physiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Patient Communication

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

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      Imperial College London

      Health Coaching Conversations

      Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Communication, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Coaching, Goal Setting, Health Care, Active Listening, Empowerment, Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Mainstream Smart Home Technology as Assistive Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Adaptive Equipment, Home Health Care, Network Protocols, Mobility Assistance, Wireless Networks, Health Technology, Disabilities, Long Term Care, End User Training and Support, Telecommunications, Patient Assistance, Internet Of Things, Occupational Therapy, Interoperability, Human Computer Interaction, Clinical Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Automation, Information Privacy, Medical Privacy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication, Physical Therapy, Substance Abuse, Mindfulness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Nursing Care, Nursing Basics, Patient Education And Counseling, Nursing Process, Clinical Assessment, Health Assessment, Patient Safety, Care Management, Direct Patient Care, Nursing Practices, Clinical Practices, Patient-centered Care, Communication, Infection Control, Prioritization, Collaboration, Project Documentation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings: Rice University
    • Introduction to Generative AI in Healthcare : Coursera Instructor Network
    • AI for Healthcare Systems: University of Colorado System
    • Medical Administrative Assistants and Office Procedures: MedCerts
    • Patient-Centered Care Essentials: MedCerts
    • Value-Based Care: Managing Processes to Improve Outcomes: University of Houston
    • Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III): Johns Hopkins University
    • Medical Assisting Foundations: MedCerts
    • Health Coaching Conversations: Imperial College London
    • Mainstream Smart Home Technology as Assistive Technology: University of Pittsburgh

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