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      Columbia University

      University Studies for Student Veterans

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Productivity, Time Management, Learning Strategies, Willingness To Learn, Adaptability, Literacy, Student Support and Services, Writing, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Critical Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Guided Imagery

      Skills you'll gain: Treatment Planning, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Mindfulness, Education Software and Technology, Creativity, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Patient Education And Counseling, Music, Verbal Communication Skills, Mental Health Therapies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      218 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Animal Welfare in the Clinic

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Experience, Patient Preparation, De-escalation Techniques, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Safety, Patient Treatment, Behavior Management, Stress Management, Environmental Science

      5
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Communication as a Technical Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Performance Management, Active Listening, Trustworthiness, Communication, Technical Management, Management Training And Development, Professional Development, Business Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Engineering Management, Supervision, Leadership, Presentations, Leadership Development, Coaching

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      What is Palliative Care?

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Patient Education And Counseling, Direct Patient Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Interpersonal Communications, Health Assessment, Rapport Building, Care Management, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      294 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Assessing Conflict

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Active Listening, Interviewing Skills, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Decision Making, Proactivity

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Managing Conflict

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, De-escalation Techniques, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Composure, Tactfulness, Social Skills, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Recognizing Others, Concision

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      AIDS: Fear and Hope

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Health Disparities, Epidemiology, Biology, Preventative Care, Social Sciences, Medical Science and Research, Public Health, Cultural Diversity, Health Policy, Advocacy, Patient Education And Counseling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      425 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Crisis Management and Crisis Communication Consulting  

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Consulting, Strategic Communication, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Case Management, Communication Strategies, Analysis, Trend Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Prepare for the EMT Certification Test

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Care Management, Emergency Medical Services, Triage, Emergency Response, Patient Treatment, Emergency Medicine, Trauma Care, Health Assessment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Actúa ante el dolor crónico

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Goal Setting, Resilience, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Chronic Diseases, Physical Therapy, Communication, Patient Evaluation, Rehabilitation, Health Assessment, Nutrition and Diet

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      288 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • University Studies for Student Veterans: Columbia University
    • Guided Imagery: University of Minnesota
    • Animal Welfare in the Clinic: The University of Edinburgh
    • Communication as a Technical Leader: University of Colorado Boulder
    • What is Palliative Care?: University of Colorado System
    • Assessing Conflict : Arizona State University
    • Managing Conflict : Arizona State University
    • Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care: Stanford University
    • AIDS: Fear and Hope: University of Michigan
    • Crisis Management and Crisis Communication Consulting  : University of Colorado Boulder

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