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    Understand caregiving principles and best practices. Learn to provide effective care and support for individuals in need, including elderly and disabled individuals.

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    • U

      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Governance, Health Care, Primary Care, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Clinical Leadership, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Alternatives as We Age: Retirement and Legacy Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Estate Planning, Wealth Management, Philanthropy, Portfolio Management, Financial Planning, Real Estate, Tax Planning, Asset Management, Investment Management, Succession Planning, Risk Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      S

      Stanford University

      Essentials of Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Psychosocial Assessments, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Sensitivity, Care Management, Nursing and Patient Care, Communication, Empathy, Active Listening, Stress Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Exploración centrada en el paciente

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Chronic Diseases, Health Technology, Health Care, Health Assessment, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Education and Support, Patient Treatment, Medical Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Continuous Monitoring

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

      Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities

      Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Community Development, Working With Children, Human Centered Design, Design Research, Qualitative Research, Graphical Tools, Design Strategies, Design, Program Evaluation, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Empathy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Minnesota

      Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Patient Referral, Compassion, Health Assessment, Patient Treatment, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Stress Management, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Professionalism, Medical Science and Research, Mental Health Therapies, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      225 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      C

      Cinematic Health

      Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations

      Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Cultural Responsiveness, Caregiving, Mental Health, Professionalism, Active Listening, Social Skills, Patient Education and Support, Nursing Care, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Compassion, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Duke University

      Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool

      Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Stress Management, Resilience, First Aid, Crisis Intervention, Patient Safety, Community Mental Health Services, Personal Development, Mental Health, Growth Mindedness, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Communication

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Colorado System

      Newborn Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Maternal Health, Child Health, Preventative Care, Nursing Care, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Parent Communication, Pediatrics, Nursing and Patient Care, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Cardiology, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Nacional de Colombia

      Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Care Management, Health Care, Patient Education and Support, Empathy, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Critical Thinking

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Colorado System

      Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Assessment, Physical Therapy, Mindfulness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      184 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Toronto

      The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Community Health, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Caregiving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      568 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular caregiving courses

    • Population Health: Governance: Universiteit Leiden
    • Alternatives as We Age: Retirement and Legacy Planning : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Essentials of Palliative Care: Stanford University
    • Exploración centrada en el paciente: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
    • Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare: University of Minnesota
    • Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations: Cinematic Health
    • Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool: Duke University
    • Newborn Capstone: University of Colorado System
    • Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas: Universidad Nacional de Colombia

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