Patient Engagement Courses and Certifications

Foundations of Originator and Biosimilar Biologics: for Patients and Caregivers

10 ratings at edX

Developed by leading researchers and clinicians from across Canada, this course will enhance knowledge and skills for patients who are using, or beginning to use, an originator or biosimilar biologic

• edX
• 16 weeks, 3-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Career Certificate

Originator and Biosimilar Biologics: For Patients and Healthcare Providers

Learn what biosimilar biologics are, how they are produced and approved, their indications and side effects, and how to discuss interchangeability and switching with patients.

• edX
• 32 weeks, 3-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• $133.00
• 2 courses

Medicine in the Digital Age

The future of healthcare is connected, patient-centered, mobile and social. Are you prepared for what lies ahead?

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Take Your Medicine: How to Be a Savvy Consumer

Discover how to become a savvy healthcare consumer.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

MD Anderson Cancer Center

CERTaIN: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research

2 ratings

Learn what comparative effectiveness research (CER) and patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) are and identify the difference between CER/PCOR studies and randomized controlled trials.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

On-Demand: January 8, 2021: Designing Human-Centered Health Information Technology (HIT) & Advancing the Adoption of Patient- Empowering Technology

Explores human-centered design for health information technology, patient empowerment, and the unintended consequences of rapid technology deployment.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Retaining Patients in Office-based Buprenorphine Treatment

Clinical practices and policies for retaining patients in office-based buprenorphine treatment, with options for intensifying care when treatment is unstable.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

2022 The Patient and The Practitioner in the Age of Technology: Promoting Healing Relationships

Examines how healthcare technology can support compassionate, healing relationships between patients and practitioners.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Mastering Musculoskeletal Medicine

5 ratings at edX

Learn advanced clinical reasoning, treatment strategies, and nuances of musculoskeletal medicine. This course provides evidence-based insights and real-world cases to enhance your patient care skills

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Value Conversations Series

Guidance for clinicians on discussing financial harm, reducing patients’ drug costs, preventing overtreatment, and advocating for high-value care.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

CHaD Pediatric Lecture Series - Communication after Adverse Events

A pediatric lecture on compassionate, effective communication with families after an adverse event in a child’s care.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Nursing Grand Rounds Nurses Critical Role in Enhancing Health Literacy

Explores how nurses can use health literacy universal precautions to improve patient-provider communication and support patient empowerment.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Lung Cancer Screening: An Update and Call to Action

Examines the benefits, risks, and expanded eligibility criteria for lung cancer screening, with shared decision aids to support more informed patient care.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Nursing Grand Rounds Heart Failure Education: A Guide for Nurses

Evidence-based strategies and resources help nurses educate patients with heart failure.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Doctor- Patient Communication Skills（医患沟通技能学）

Practical doctor–patient communication training covers history-taking, empathy, difficult conversations, and dispute prevention across clinical settings.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course