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      Columbia University

      Attaining Higher Education

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Planning, Student Support and Services, Research, Organizational Skills

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Personal Development, Treatment Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Making Sense of Supplements

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Regulatory Compliance, Science and Research, Clinical Nutrition, Preventative Care, Scientific Methods, Patient Education And Counseling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      The Emergence of Oncofertility (Past, Present & Future)

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Pediatrics, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Treatment Planning, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Patient Referral, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESADE Business and Law School

      Empresa familiar: gestión, dirección y sucesión

      Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Business Modeling, Governance, Organizational Structure, Business Transformation, Family Therapy, Storytelling, Organizational Development, Technology Strategies, Business Management, Systems Thinking, Workforce Planning, Business Economics, Business Strategy, Business, Social Studies, Strategic Thinking, Economics, Business Administration, International Relations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Responsible Medication Prescribing for Older Adults

      Skills you'll gain: Geriatrics, Medication Therapy Management, Medical Prescription, Drug Interaction, Care Coordination, Pharmacology, Care Management, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Teaching LGBTQ+ Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Patient Education And Counseling, Education and Training, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Health Care, Instructing, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Educational Materials, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Behavioral Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Medical Terminology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Symptom Management in Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Care Management, Patient Treatment, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Communication, Pharmacology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Contraindication, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Oncology, Preventative Care, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      221 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      La telesalud y telemedicina enfocadas a la atención en salud

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Telehealth, Health Technology, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Telemetry, Data Mining, Health Informatics, Health Care, Care Management, Telecommunications, Care Coordination, Technology Solutions, Patient Treatment, Healthcare Ethics, Remote Access Systems, Health Administration, Medical Equipment and Technology, Patient Evaluation, Technical Communication, Virtual Environment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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      Peking University

      Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理)

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Nursing, Nursing Care, Clinical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Preventative Care, Care Management, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Pathology, Health Assessment, Surgery, Radiology, Pharmacology, Medical Imaging, Epidemiology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Attaining Higher Education: Columbia University
    • Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care: University of Minnesota
    • Making Sense of Supplements: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • The Emergence of Oncofertility (Past, Present & Future): Michigan State University
    • Empresa familiar: gestión, dirección y sucesión: ESADE Business and Law School
    • Responsible Medication Prescribing for Older Adults: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Teaching LGBTQ+ Health: Stanford University
    • Symptom Management in Palliative Care: Stanford University
    • Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • La telesalud y telemedicina enfocadas a la atención en salud: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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