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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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      Stanford University

      Symptom Management in Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Care Management, Patient Treatment, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Communication, Pharmacology

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      Intermediate · 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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      188 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Essentials of Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Coordination, Compassion, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Stress Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Needs Assessment

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      90 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Mainstream Smart Home Technology as Assistive Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care, End User Training and Support, Health Technology, Disabilities, Long Term Care, Technical Consulting, Patient Assistance, Occupational Therapy, Wireless Networks, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, Human Centered Design, Patient Evaluation, Technology Solutions, Internet Of Things, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy, Security Awareness

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Patient-Centered Care Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical History Documentation, Nutrition and Diet, Health Assessment, Communication, Patient Preparation, Active Listening, Medical Support, Medical Privacy, Coaching, Cultural Sensitivity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Generative AI in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Artificial Intelligence, Medical Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Image Analysis, Health Informatics, Natural Language Processing, Medical Imaging, Decision Support Systems

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      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Compassion, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Mental Concentration, Patient Evaluation, Rehabilitation, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      226 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Healthcare Management

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Electronic Medical Record, Quality Improvement, Leadership and Management, Health Systems, Organizational Leadership, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Governance, Financial Management, Community Health, Performance Measurement, Public Health, Human Resources, Marketing and Public Relations, Fundraising

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      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

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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Vital Signs, Respiration, Health Care, Caregiving, Health Systems, Health Assessment, Clinical Experience, Medical History Documentation, Cardiology, Biology, Practice Management

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Palliative Care Always Capstone Course

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Patient Assistance, Treatment Planning, Compassion, Care Coordination, Advocacy, Empathy, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication, Mental Health, Community Health, Social Work

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Symptom Management in Palliative Care: Stanford University
    • Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care: University of Colorado System
    • Essentials of Palliative Care: Stanford University
    • Mainstream Smart Home Technology as Assistive Technology: University of Pittsburgh
    • Patient-Centered Care Essentials: MedCerts
    • Introduction to Generative AI in Healthcare : Coursera Instructor Network
    • Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare: University of Minnesota
    • Introduction to Healthcare Management: University of Michigan
    • What is Palliative Care?: University of Colorado System
    • Newborn Capstone: University of Colorado System

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