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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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      University of Colorado System

      What is Palliative Care?

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Active Listening, Compassion, Communication, Patient Evaluation, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Interpersonal Communications, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.8
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      294 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Healthcare: Transforming Personalized Care

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Medical Privacy, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Medical Management, AI Personalization, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Flow, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Informatics, Personally Identifiable Information, Patient Evaluation, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Health Care, Health Systems, Emerging Technologies, Care Coordination, Data Governance, Innovation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Healthcare Management

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Clinical Leadership, Community Health, Public Health, Human Resources Management and Planning, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Financial Management, Marketing Communications, Leadership and Management, Quality Improvement, Philanthropy, Health Care, Health Policy, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Fundraising, Performance Measurement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Science of Generosity: Do Good...Feel Good

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Philanthropy, Positivity, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Self-Awareness, Culture, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Planning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Capacitación sobre COVID-19 para trabajadores de salud

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Care, Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy, Emergency and Intensive Care, Acute Care, Intensive Care Unit, Intensive Care Medicine, Telehealth, Patient Treatment, Infection Control, Medical Ultrasonography, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Patient Positioning, Medical Imaging, Patient Evaluation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Medical Administrative Assistants and the Healthcare Team

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Records, Medical Office Procedures, Health Information Management, Patient Coordination, Patient Registration, Care Coordination, Practice Management Software, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Privacy, Emergency Response, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Transitions in Care from Survivorship to Hospice

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Caregiving, Care Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Oncology, Patient Education And Counseling, Primary Care, Home Health Care, Long Term Care, Chronic Diseases, Healthcare Ethics, Stress Management, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Healthcare Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Resource Utilization, Health Care Administration, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cash Flows, Resource Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Financial Management, Accounts Receivable, Performance Improvement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Florida

      Fixing Healthcare Delivery

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Health Care Administration, Organizational Change, Lean Methodologies, Patient Flow, Care Coordination, Accident Prevention, Change Management, Leadership, Quality Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Management, Waste Minimization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      136 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Supporting Parents of a Newborn Baby

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Patient Evaluation, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Pediatrics, Working With Children, Parent Communication, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Child Development, Family Medicine, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Awareness, Mental Health, Relationship Building, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      186 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • What is Palliative Care?: University of Colorado System
    • GenAI for Healthcare: Transforming Personalized Care: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Essentials of Palliative Care: Stanford University
    • Introduction to Healthcare Management: University of Michigan
    • The Science of Generosity: Do Good...Feel Good: University of Pennsylvania
    • Capacitación sobre COVID-19 para trabajadores de salud: Stanford University
    • Medical Administrative Assistants and the Healthcare Team: MedCerts
    • Transitions in Care from Survivorship to Hospice: Stanford University
    • Introduction to Healthcare Accounting: University of Michigan
    • Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas: Universidad Nacional de Colombia

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