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      American Psychological Association

      Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Psychology, Self-Motivation, Relationship Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Cultural Diversity, Behavior Management, Behavioral Economics, Goal Setting, Sociology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Scientific Methods, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Research

      4.7
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Immersify

      Getting Started with Clinical Skills: A Focus on the Patient

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Experience, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Treatment, Patient Safety, Health Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Professionalism, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication, Decision Making, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Newborn Baby Care

      Skills you'll gain: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Preventative Care, Child Health, Pediatrics, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Working With Children, Cardiology, Nursing Care, Pulmonology, Vital Signs, Safety Training, Parent Communication, Injury Prevention, Child Development, Family Therapy, Accident Prevention, Health And Safety Standards

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Immersify

      Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education and Support, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Direct Patient Care, Pharmacology, Nutrition Education, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Clinical Experience, Patient Safety, Medication Therapy Management, Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health And Safety Standards, Decision Making, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Immersify

      Every Second Counts: Advanced and Emergency Clinical Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Blood Collection, Automated External Defibrillator, Phlebotomy, Medication Administration, Emergency and Intensive Care, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Critical Care, Pharmacology, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Education And Counseling, Hospice, Patient Safety, Pathology, Emergency Response, Infection Control, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Science and Technology of China

      职场修炼:学习、创新、协作与自我实现

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Productivity, Collaboration, Creative Thinking, Adult Education, Teamwork, Innovation, Personal Development, Quick Learning, Learning Strategies, Open Mindset, Operational Efficiency, Lifelong Learning, Workflow Management, Willingness To Learn, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Motivation

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Immersify

      Infection Prevention & Wound Care: Clean Practice Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Treatment, Medical Surgical Nursing, Patient Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Community Health, Clinical Nursing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Nursing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Become an EMT

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Trauma Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Vital Signs, Maternal Health, Child Health, Pharmacotherapy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Pulmonology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Acute Care, Automated External Defibrillator, Respiratory Care, Medication Administration, Pharmacology, Neurology, Cardiology, Medical History Documentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de Chile

      Abordaje del riesgo suicida en adolescentes y jóvenes

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Community Mental Health Services, Crisis Intervention, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Working With Children, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Risk Analysis, Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Media and Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Liderazgo efectivo para el siglo XXI

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Systems Thinking, Teamwork, Emotional Intelligence, Team Management, Strategic Leadership, Rapport Building, Resilience, Organizational Leadership, Drive Engagement, Personal Development, Leadership, Business Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Business Ethics, Experimentation, Empathy, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Mindfulness

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Technical Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Constructive Feedback, Business Writing, Public Speaking, Grammar, Proposal Writing, Presentations, Team Performance Management, Writing, Active Listening, Technical Writing, Trustworthiness, Communication, Technical Communication, Storytelling, Technical Management, Management Training And Development, Business Correspondence, Microsoft PowerPoint

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Integrative Nursing

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Nursing, Nursing Process, Nursing Management, Nursing Practices, Mindfulness, Nursing Care, Compassion, Clinical Nursing, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Self-Awareness, Treatment Planning, Patient Safety, Health Assessment, Clinical Leadership, Clinical Research, Caregiving, Pharmacology, Patient Education and Support

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      895 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups: American Psychological Association
    • Getting Started with Clinical Skills: A Focus on the Patient: Immersify
    • Newborn Baby Care: University of Colorado System
    • Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments: Immersify
    • Every Second Counts: Advanced and Emergency Clinical Skills : Immersify
    • 职场修炼:学习、创新、协作与自我实现: University of Science and Technology of China
    • Infection Prevention & Wound Care: Clean Practice Essentials: Immersify
    • Become an EMT: University of Colorado System
    • Abordaje del riesgo suicida en adolescentes y jóvenes : Universidad de Chile
    • Liderazgo efectivo para el siglo XXI: Universidad de los Andes

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