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      Immersify

      Nursing in Action: Core Skills to Respond, Care & Protect

      Skills you'll gain: Nursing Care, Patient Evaluation, Infection Control, Nursing Practices, Emergency Response, Medical Emergency, Health Assessment, Nursing, Patient Safety, Clinical Nutrition, Health Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Communication, Medical Equipment and Technology, Anatomy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Immersify

      Inside the Human Body: The A&P Essentials Every Nurse Needs

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Nursing Process, Nursing, Clinical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Anatomy, Nursing Care, Medical Surgical Nursing, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Psychosocial Assessments, Health Care, Medical Terminology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Public Health, Infection Control, Emergency Response

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Goodwill Industries International

      Career Support Community and Resources

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Talent Pipelining, Professional Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Virtual Teams, Coaching, Community Development, Client Support, Project Implementation, Technology Strategies, Workforce Development, Strategic Partnership, Emerging Technologies, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents

      Skills you'll gain: Parent Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Research, Persuasive Communication, Advocacy, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Media and Communications, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Safety Assurance, Clinical Trials, Public Health, Child Health, Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Decision-Making for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Root Cause Analysis, Brainstorming, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Analytical Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Business Ethics, Analysis

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IESE Business School

      Crisis Communications

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Persuasive Communication, Crisis Management, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Communication, Media Strategy, Public Speaking, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Palliative Care Always

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Psychosocial Assessments, Caregiving, Patient Assistance, Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Treatment Planning, Compassion, Care Management, Care Coordination, Oncology, Nursing and Patient Care, Advocacy, Health Assessment, Empathy, Patient Treatment, Stress Management, Vital Signs, Family Therapy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      147 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Psychology in Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Human Development, Behavioral Economics, Public Policies, Psychology, Policy Analysis, Resilience, Culture, Sociology, Social Sciences, Human Learning, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Anatomy, Empathy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Organ Donation: From Death to Life

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Intensive Care Medicine, Scientific Methods, Critical Care, Surgery, Neurology, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Sensitivity, Health Policy, Interpersonal Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Comprendiendo a la discapacidad en entornos universitarios

      Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Student Support and Services, Instructional Design, Special Education, Differentiated Instruction, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Higher Education, Student Engagement

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Salud mental y atención comunitaria

      Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Community Health, Rehabilitation, Behavioral Health, Motivational Interviewing, Preventative Care, Health Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Caregiving, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Direct Patient Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Nursing Care, Patient Assistance, Care Management, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Safety, Health Assessment, Medication Therapy Management, Rapport Building, Pharmacology, Compassion, Treatment Planning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Stress Management, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      485 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Nursing in Action: Core Skills to Respond, Care & Protect: Immersify
    • Inside the Human Body: The A&P Essentials Every Nurse Needs: Immersify
    • Career Support Community and Resources: Goodwill Industries International
    • COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents : Johns Hopkins University
    • Decision-Making for Everyone: Arizona State University
    • Crisis Communications : IESE Business School
    • Palliative Care Always: Stanford University
    • Psychology in Everyday Life: American Psychological Association
    • Organ Donation: From Death to Life : University of Cape Town
    • Comprendiendo a la discapacidad en entornos universitarios: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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