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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

      Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Assessment, Physical Therapy, Mindfulness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      184 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Patient Referral, Compassion, Health Assessment, Patient Treatment, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Stress Management, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Professionalism, Medical Science and Research, Mental Health Therapies, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      225 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      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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      Yale University

      The Science of Well-Being for Parents

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Care, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Child Development, Positive Behavior Support, Resilience, Mental Health

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      28 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, Resource Utilization, Health Care Administration, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cash Flows, Resource Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Accounts Receivable, Performance Improvement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Well Being & Self Care: for Physical and Mental Health

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Positivity, Personal Care, Mindfulness, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Productivity, Self-Motivation, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Resilience, Goal Setting, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Pittsburgh

      Mainstream Smart Home Technology as Assistive Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Health Technology, Disabilities, Long Term Care, End User Training and Support, Technical Consulting, Internet Of Things, Patient Evaluation, Interoperability, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, Emerging Technologies, Automation, Information Privacy, Security Controls

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      Stanford University

      Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      61 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Guidance to Keep Newborn Babies Safe and Healthy

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Working With Children, Child Development, Patient Safety, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Assurance, Accident Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Caregiving, Stress Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      221 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Healthcare Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Privacy, Generative AI, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Safety, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy, Health Technology, Data Security

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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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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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular caregiving courses

    • Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care: University of Colorado System
    • Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare: University of Minnesota
    • The Science of Generosity: Do Good...Feel Good: University of Pennsylvania
    • The Science of Well-Being for Parents: Yale University
    • Introduction to Healthcare Accounting: University of Michigan
    • Well Being & Self Care: for Physical and Mental Health: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Mainstream Smart Home Technology as Assistive Technology: University of Pittsburgh
    • Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care: Stanford University
    • Introduction to Healthcare Management: University of Michigan
    • Guidance to Keep Newborn Babies Safe and Healthy: University of Colorado System

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