In this introduction to patient-centered care training, you will learn what clinical skills are and how they contribute to patient safety and high-quality care. You will explore key principles like, empathy, consent, ethical practice, and communication skills in healthcare. You’ll also understand the importance of maintaining patient dignity and knowing when to seek supervision in practice.
Getting Started with Clinical Skills: A Focus on the Patient
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Getting Started with Clinical Skills: A Focus on the Patient
This course is part of Interactive 3D Clinical Skills: A Gamified Experience Specialization
Instructors: Hilary Gupte
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Beginner level
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2 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Discover clinical skills and how they support safety, well-being, and high-quality care across healthcare settings.
Learn patient-centered care through empathy and respectful communication, and understand the core principles and values in healthcare delivery.
Explore empathy's role and key ethical duties like dignity, confidentiality, and consent in clinical procedures.
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June 2025
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3 assignments
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This course is part of the Interactive 3D Clinical Skills: A Gamified Experience Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course
Understand what clinical skills are and why they’re essential for safe, effective, and compassionate care. You’ll explore technical procedures alongside the core decision-making and communication skills in healthcare that underpin patient well-being.
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7 videos1 assignment
Delve into the ethical and professional responsibilities that guide clinical practice. From informed consent to safe techniques, this module explores how clinical skills impact patient safety and quality care.
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7 videos1 assignment
Learn how to put patients first by practicing communication, cultural respect, and empathy in healthcare. This module shows how shared decision-making and personalized care improve outcomes across diverse healthcare settings.
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5 videos1 assignment
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Frequently asked questions
Clinical skills are the practical, hands-on techniques and interpersonal behaviors that healthcare professionals use to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care. In this course, you’ll explore what clinical skills are, why they matter across healthcare settings, and how they contribute to patient-centered care.
This course is designed for beginners and career changers who are wondering how to learn clinical skills in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. Using interactive 3D simulations and real-life scenarios, the course introduces the core principles of clinical skills training with no previous experience required.
Strong communication skills in healthcare are essential for building trust with patients and delivering patient-centered care. In this course, you’ll learn why communication skills are important in healthcare, how they influence patient outcomes, and how to apply them in clinical interactions, forming a building block for this essential clinical skill.
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