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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

      Palliative Care Capstone Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Compassion, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Self-Awareness, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Palliative Care Always Capstone Course

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Nursing Care, Care Coordination, Patient Treatment, Telehealth, Stress Management, Community Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Empathy, Communication, Mental Health

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Intermediate · 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, 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

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Infection Control, Emergency Response, Laboratory Testing, Mental Health, Community Health, Public Health, Interpersonal Communications, Infectious Diseases, Policy Development, Education and Training

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      268 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Accident Prevention, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Working With Children, Child Health, Resilience, Social Skills, Environment Health And Safety, Nutrition Education, Health And Safety Standards, Personal Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, First Aid, Communication Strategies, Record Keeping

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California San Diego

      A New Communication Framework for Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Empathy, Patient Education And Counseling, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Kids with Cancer Still Need School: The Providers Role

      Skills you'll gain: Parent Communication, Advocacy, Patient Education and Support, Care Coordination, Oncology, Special Education, Working With Children, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Education and Training, Childhood Education and Development

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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Caregiving, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychosocial Assessments, Interpersonal Communications, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health, Stress Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      90 reviews

      Beginner · 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, Respiratory Care, Caregiving, Stress Management, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Chronic Diseases, Patient Treatment, Mental and Behavioral Health, Geriatrics, Nutrition and Diet, Pharmacology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Child Care as a Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Working With Children, Business, Small Business Accounting, Tax Management, Policy Development, Parent Communication, Contract Management, Program Standards, Budgeting, Insurance, Cost Estimation, Payment Processing and Collection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Palliative Care Capstone Projects: University of Colorado System
    • Palliative Care Always Capstone Course: Stanford University
    • Guidance to Keep Newborn Babies Safe and Healthy: University of Colorado System
    • Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
    • Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center: The State University of New York
    • A New Communication Framework for Healthcare: University of California San Diego
    • Kids with Cancer Still Need School: The Providers Role: Johns Hopkins University
    • Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care: University of Colorado System
    • Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
    • Child Care as a Business: The State University of New York

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