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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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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Manejo de Crisis Epilépticas y Promoción de la Inclusión Social

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Diversity Awareness, Patient Education and Support, Pediatrics, Gynecology, Patient Treatment, Student Support and Services, Patient Safety, Care Management, Chronic Diseases, Neurology

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Medical Privacy, Desktop Support, Health Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, End User Training and Support, Help Desk Support, Technical Support, Medical Imaging, Electronic Medical Record, Network Troubleshooting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      727 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Governance, Health Care, Health Policy, Health Technology, Policy Development, Emerging Technologies

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Supporting Parents of a Newborn Baby

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Child Health, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Child Development, Parent Communication, Pediatrics, Family Therapy, Caregiving, Behavioral Health, Relationship Building, Mental Health, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cinematic Health

      Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations

      Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Communication Strategies, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Communication, Social Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Empathy, Professionalism, Stress Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Emotional Intelligence, Accident Prevention, Nutrition Education, Safety Training, Personal Development, Working With Children, Environment Health And Safety, Child Health, Social Skills, Health And Safety Standards, Emergency Response, First Aid, Mental Health

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Health, Health Technology, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Chronic Diseases, Care Management, Telehealth, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Motivational Interviewing, Program Evaluation

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      What is Palliative Care?

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Patient Education And Counseling, Direct Patient Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Interpersonal Communications, Health Assessment, Rapport Building, Care Management, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      294 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Cinematic Health

      Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Caregiving, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Nursing Care, Chronic Diseases, Long Term Care, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Vital Signs, Nursing, Nursing Homes, Direct Patient Care, Medical Support, Geriatrics, Patient Education and Support, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Infection Control, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Behavior Management, Nutrition and Diet

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      187 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Newborn Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Child Health, Working With Children, Pediatrics, Nursing Care, Health Assessment, Patient Evaluation, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Vital Signs, Laboratory Testing, Patient Education and Support, Safety Assurance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Integrative Nursing

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Nursing, Nursing Process, Nursing Management, Nursing Practices, Nursing Care, Clinical Nursing, Health Assessment, Clinical Leadership, Chronic Diseases, Patient Education and Support, Mental and Behavioral Health, Stress Management, Mindfulness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Manejo de Crisis Epilépticas y Promoción de la Inclusión Social: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare: Johns Hopkins University
    • Population Health: Governance: Universiteit Leiden
    • Supporting Parents of a Newborn Baby: University of Colorado System
    • Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations: Cinematic Health
    • Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center: The State University of New York
    • Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour: Universiteit Leiden
    • What is Palliative Care?: University of Colorado System
    • Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care: Cinematic Health
    • Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care: University of Colorado System

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