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      Cinematic Health

      Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant

      Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Vital Signs, Respiratory Care, Caregiving, Rehabilitation, Pulmonology, Personal Care, Cardiology, Care Management, Nursing Care, Chronic Diseases, Long Term Care, Patient Education and Support, Communication Strategies, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Mental Health, Direct Patient Care, Nursing, Nursing Homes, Mental and Behavioral Health

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Interpersonal, Developmental, and Evolutionary Perspectives of the Mind

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Human Development, Behavioral Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Psychology, Human Factors, Simulations, Anthropology, Mathematical Modeling, Sociology

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      A life with ADHD

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Mental Concentration, Behavior Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Human Development, Psychological Evaluations, Working With Children, Psychotherapy, Family Medicine, Child Development, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Nutrition Education for the Consumer

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling, Food and Beverage, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Scientific Methods, Kinesiology, Regulatory Compliance, Preventative Care, Science and Research, Clinical Nutrition, Psychology, Life Sciences

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      148 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Recruitment & Trial

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Healthcare Ethics, Record Keeping, Patient Registration, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Safety

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      159 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Transgender Medicine for General Medical Providers

      Skills you'll gain: Surgery, Urology, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Gynecology, Primary Care, Medical Management, Patient Evaluation, Pharmacology, Patient Education And Counseling, Preventative Care

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      266 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      El rol docente del médico residente

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Clinical Supervision, Conflict Management, Leadership, Train The Trainer, Clinical Experience, Patient Education And Counseling, Empathy, Verbal Communication Skills, Hospital Medicine, Communication, Learning Strategies, Public Speaking, Organizational Skills

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      235 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Decision-Making

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Resourcefulness, Risk Analysis, Business Ethics, Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      التوازن بين القدرات والتوقعات في بناء الذات

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Critical Thinking, Planning, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Resilience, Child Development, Parent Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Evaluación del Aprendizaje en Escenarios Clínicos

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Clinical Supervision, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Experience, Health Assessment, Constructive Feedback, Patient Safety, Mentorship, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      154 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Psychological Association

      Less Stress, Better Health

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Chronic Diseases, Social Skills, Vital Signs, Biology, Cardiology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Safety, Health Care, Medication Therapy Management, Healthcare Ethics, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant: Cinematic Health
    • Interpersonal, Developmental, and Evolutionary Perspectives of the Mind: University of Colorado Boulder
    • A life with ADHD: University of Geneva
    • Nutrition Education for the Consumer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Recruitment & Trial: Novartis
    • Transgender Medicine for General Medical Providers: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • El rol docente del médico residente: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Decision-Making: Arizona State University
    • التوازن بين القدرات والتوقعات في بناء الذات: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Evaluación del Aprendizaje en Escenarios Clínicos: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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