Patient Education and Support

Patient Education and Support is a fundamental skill in healthcare, focused on empowering patients with knowledge and resources to effectively participate in their health management. Coursera's Patient Education and Support catalogue equips you with the necessary tools and understanding to communicate complex medical information to patients in a clear and compassionate manner. You'll learn about effective health literacy strategies, motivational interviewing, techniques for handling sensitive topics, and principles of self-management support. This skill set is invaluable for healthcare professionals, community health workers, patient advocates, or anyone interested in improving patient care and health outcomes.
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  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Preparation, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Health Assessment, Health Care, Clinical Practices, Patient Education and Support, Telecommunications, Patient Communication, Virtual Environment, Mental Status Examination

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, General Medicine, Health Care, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Physical Therapy, Preventative Care, Clinical Assessment, Pharmacology

  • Status: Free Trial

    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

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    Michigan State University

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Neurology, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Empathy, Mental Health, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Patient Education and Support, Mindfulness, Mental Health Therapies, Emotional Intelligence, Patient Evaluation

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction, Patient Education and Support, Treatment Planning, Pain Management, Medical History Documentation, Care Management, Clinical Research, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Care Management, Home Health Care, Long Term Care, Compassion, Patient Education and Support, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Stress Management, Chronic Diseases, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability

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    Stanford University

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Pain Management, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Parent Communication, Caregiving, Family Support, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Compassion, Patient Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Care Management, Care Coordination, Rapport Building, Pediatrics, Oncology, Patient Evaluation, Nursing and Patient Care

  • Status: New
    Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Responsible AI, Revenue Cycle Management, No-Code Development, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Education and Support, Health Informatics, Generative AI Agents, Automation, Patient Communication, Data Governance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Real Time Data, Smart Goals

  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Patient Assistance, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education and Support, Patient Evaluation, Direct Patient Care, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Communication, Clinical Experience, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Chronic Diseases, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Education and Support, Family Support, Exercise Science

  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Preparation, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Vital Signs, Medical Imaging, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Health Technology, Health Assessment, Patient Coordination, Clinical Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education and Support, Health Care, Telecommunications, Care Management, Communication

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Family Support, Disabilities, Working With Children, Caregiving, Training Programs, Human Learning, Patient Education and Support, Special Education, Child Development, Advocacy, Curriculum Planning, Care Coordination, Instructional Strategies