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      Johns Hopkins University

      Training and Learning Programs for Volunteer Community Health Workers

      Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Community Health, Education and Training, Train The Trainer, Needs Assessment, Goal Setting, Patient Education And Counseling, Educational Materials, Adult Education, Planning, Supervision

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Faster Together, Enhancing the Recruitment of Marginalized Communities in Clinical Trials

      Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Clinical Research, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Trials, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Sensitivity, Rapport Building

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      UBITS

      Mejora tu salud física y mental con técnicas psicocorporales

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Personal Care, Emotional Intelligence, Physical Therapy, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Injury Prevention, Trauma Care, Anatomy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Patient Assistance, Caregiving, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Stress Management, Health Assessment, Care Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Respiratory Care, Nursing Care, Oncology, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Treatment, Clinical Nutrition, Chronic Diseases, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Self-Guided Wellness Coaching

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Coaching, Overcoming Obstacles, Action Oriented, Lifelong Learning, Self-Motivation, Optimism, Persistence, Planning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      一堂課讓你認識肺癌(Basic Concepts of Lung Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment)

      Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Patient Treatment, Oncology, Respiratory Care, Treatment Planning, Chronic Diseases, Patient Education And Counseling, Environmental Science, Medical Imaging, Emerging Technologies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践)

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Nursing, Health Technology, Nursing Practices, Nursing Management, Public Health, Health Care, Mental Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Competencias en Telesalud para el profesional de la salud

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Health Technology, Care Coordination, Health Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Administration, Remote Access Systems, Medical Equipment and Technology, Patient Safety, Data Security

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cinematic Health

      Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations

      Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Communication Strategies, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Communication, Social Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Empathy, Professionalism, Stress Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Palliative Care Always Capstone Course

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Patient Assistance, Treatment Planning, Compassion, Care Coordination, Advocacy, Empathy, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication, Mental Health, Community Health, Social Work

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of North Texas

      Pathways to Civic Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Oral Expression, Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Immigration Law, Community Development, Community Outreach, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Community and Social Work, Community Organizing, Interpersonal Communications, Social Work, Social Sciences, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Transitions in Care from Survivorship to Hospice

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Oncology, Patient Evaluation, Care Coordination, Treatment Planning, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Mental Health

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Training and Learning Programs for Volunteer Community Health Workers: Johns Hopkins University
    • Faster Together, Enhancing the Recruitment of Marginalized Communities in Clinical Trials: Vanderbilt University
    • Mejora tu salud física y mental con técnicas psicocorporales: UBITS
    • Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
    • Self-Guided Wellness Coaching: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • 一堂課讓你認識肺癌(Basic Concepts of Lung Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment): National Taiwan University
    • 《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践): Peking University
    • Competencias en Telesalud para el profesional de la salud: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations: Cinematic Health
    • Palliative Care Always Capstone Course: Stanford University

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