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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

      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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      187 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      The Truth About Cats and Dogs

      Skills you'll gain: Behavior Management, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Caregiving, Cultural Diversity, Non-Verbal Communication, Stress Management, Human Learning, Scientific Methods, Research Design, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Cooking for Busy Healthy People

      Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Resourcefulness, Adaptability, Planning, Creativity, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      156 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      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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      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 Michigan

      Introduction to Healthcare Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Cash Flows, Business Metrics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Performance Analysis, Performance Improvement, Financial Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Crisis Intervention, Recognizing Others, Community Mental Health Services, Resilience, Empathy, Needs Assessment, Self-Awareness, Communication

      5
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

      Guidance to Keep Newborn Babies Safe and Healthy

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Safety Training, Injury Prevention, Child Development, Accident Prevention, Health And Safety Standards, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      222 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Healthcare: Transforming Personalized Care

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Precision Medicine, Patient Flow, Health Technology, Regulatory Compliance, Medical Imaging, Innovation, Technology Strategies

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Supporting Parents of a Newborn Baby: University of Colorado System
    • Essentials of Palliative Care: Stanford University
    • The Truth About Cats and Dogs: The University of Edinburgh
    • Cooking for Busy Healthy People: Stanford University
    • Introduction to Integrative Nursing: University of Minnesota
    • What is Palliative Care?: University of Colorado System
    • Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care: Stanford University
    • Introduction to Healthcare Accounting: University of Michigan
    • Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool: Duke University
    • Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care: Cinematic Health

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