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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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      Yale University

      The Science of Well-Being for Parents

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Care, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Child Development, Positive Behavior Support, Resilience, Mental Health

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Mainstream Smart Home Technology as Assistive Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Health Technology, Disabilities, Long Term Care, End User Training and Support, Technical Consulting, Internet Of Things, Patient Evaluation, Interoperability, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, Emerging Technologies, Automation, Information Privacy, Security Controls

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Empathy for Self and Others

      Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Professional Development, Active Listening, Leadership, Mindfulness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Alternatives as We Age: Retirement and Legacy Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Estate Planning, Wealth Management, Philanthropy, Portfolio Management, Financial Planning, Real Estate, Tax Planning, Asset Management, Investment Management, Succession Planning, Risk Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      常见慢性病的健康管理

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Long Term Care, Primary Care, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Home Health Care, Cardiology, Family Medicine, Preventative Care, Medical Management, Care Management, Nutrition and Diet

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Patient Referral, Compassion, Health Assessment, Patient Treatment, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Stress Management, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Professionalism, Medical Science and Research, Mental Health Therapies, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      225 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Cinematic Health

      Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Hospice, Caregiving, Vital Signs, Nursing Homes, Home Health Care, Chronic Diseases, Long Term Care, Nursing Care, Infection Control, Cardiology, Direct Patient Care, Geriatrics, Personal Care, Patient Education and Support, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Nutrition and Diet, Patient Safety, Behavior Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Assessment, Physical Therapy, Mindfulness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      184 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      The Nurse's Toolkit

      Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Trauma Care, Respiratory Care, Nursing Care, Maternal Health, Emergency Nursing, Nursing, Orthopedics, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Critical Care, Pulmonology, Emergency Medicine, Patient Evaluation, Vital Signs, Infection Control, Anatomy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Community Health, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Caregiving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      568 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Cinematic Health

      Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations

      Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Cultural Responsiveness, Caregiving, Mental Health, Professionalism, Active Listening, Social Skills, Patient Education and Support, Nursing Care, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Compassion, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Cooking for Busy Healthy People

      Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Resourcefulness, Food and Beverage, Food Safety and Sanitation, Adaptability, Creativity, Planning, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      147 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Science of Well-Being for Parents: Yale University
    • Mainstream Smart Home Technology as Assistive Technology: University of Pittsburgh
    • Empathy for Self and Others: Arizona State University
    • Alternatives as We Age: Retirement and Legacy Planning : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • 常见慢性病的健康管理: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare: University of Minnesota
    • Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care: Cinematic Health
    • Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care: University of Colorado System
    • The Nurse's Toolkit: University of Michigan
    • The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness: University of Toronto

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