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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

      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
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Atención centrada en el paciente

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Primary Care, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Preventative Care, Care Coordination, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Professionalism, Psychosocial Assessments, Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Community Health, Mental Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Collaboration, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy

      4.9
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      22 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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      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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      University of Colorado System

      Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      187 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Reign of Pain

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Psychology, Stress Management, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy, Patient Evaluation, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health Therapies, Chronic Diseases, Mindfulness, Patient Education and Support, Health Assessment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of New Mexico

      Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Mind, Energy & Spirit

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, Cultural Sensitivity, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Culture, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Trauma Care

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care

      Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Coordination, Oncology, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Preventative Care, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      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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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Transitions in Care from Survivorship to Hospice

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Oncology, Patient Evaluation, Care Coordination, Treatment Planning, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Cultural Responsiveness, 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 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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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular caregiving courses

    • Capacitación sobre COVID-19 para trabajadores de salud: Stanford University
    • Atención centrada en el paciente: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    • Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations: Cinematic Health
    • Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care: University of Colorado System
    • Reign of Pain: Michigan State University
    • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Mind, Energy & Spirit: University of New Mexico
    • Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care: Stanford University
    • Mainstream Smart Home Technology as Assistive Technology: University of Pittsburgh
    • Palliative Care Always Capstone Course: Stanford University

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