Patient Care

Patient care careers center on improving health outcomes, providing medical treatment, and offering compassionate care to patients across a multitude of healthcare settings. Learn more about how to get started in this important field today.

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Johns Hopkins University

Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, Conflict Management, Systems Thinking, Solution Design, Health Systems, Data Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Risk Analysis, Data Presentation, Safety Assurance, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Visualization Software, Risk Management, Quality Improvement, Patient Flow, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Safety Training, Collaboration

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The State University of New York

Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care, Cultural Diversity, Caregiving, Disabilities, Pediatrics, Long Term Care, Personal Care, Mental Health, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Food and Beverage, Patient Safety

University of Colorado System

Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Trauma Care, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Medication Administration, Automated External Defibrillator, Emergency Medical Services, Medical Emergency, First Aid, Emergency Medicine, Life Support, Medical Terminology, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Health Assessment, Acute Care, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Pediatrics, Emergency Departments, Clinical Experience, Injury Prevention, Patient Treatment

Patient care encompasses a diverse range of skills and career paths, from nursing to physical therapy, palliative care, and beyond. With a multitude of options and opportunities available, finding your niche within patient care can seem overwhelming. With Coursera, you'll discover expert resources to support your journey, whether you're just starting out or are ready to take the next step in your career. Explore important patient care topics, including:

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