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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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      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, Mental Health, Personal Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, First Aid, Communication Strategies, Record Keeping

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional de Colombia

      Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Care Management, Health Care, Patient Education and Support, Empathy, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Critical Thinking

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      What is Palliative Care?

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Active Listening, Compassion, Communication, Patient Evaluation, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Interpersonal Communications, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Sensitivity

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Healthcare Consumerism and Implication for Care Delivery

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Change Management, Health Care, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Consumer Behaviour, Customer experience improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Payment Systems, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Healthcare Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Resource Utilization, Health Care Administration, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cash Flows, Resource Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Financial Management, Accounts Receivable, Performance Improvement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      222 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Science of Generosity: Do Good...Feel Good

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Philanthropy, Positivity, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Self-Awareness, Culture, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Planning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Symptom Management in Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Education and Support, Patient Evaluation, Primary Care, Nursing Practices, Patient Treatment, Care Management, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Medication Therapy Management, Stress Management, Health Assessment, 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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      University of New Mexico

      Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Mind, Energy & Spirit

      Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Music, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Positivity, Community Mental Health Services, Compassion, Mindfulness, Cultural Diversity

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Newborn Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Maternal Health, Child Health, Preventative Care, Nursing Care, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Parent Communication, Pediatrics, Nursing and Patient Care, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Cardiology, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Reign of Pain

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Empathy, Mental Health, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Patient Education and Support, Mindfulness, Mental Health Therapies, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool

      Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Stress Management, Resilience, Crisis Intervention, Community Mental Health Services, Personal Development, Mental Health, Growth Mindedness, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Communication

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center: The State University of New York
    • Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    • What is Palliative Care?: University of Colorado System
    • Healthcare Consumerism and Implication for Care Delivery : Northeastern University
    • Introduction to Healthcare Accounting: University of Michigan
    • Guidance to Keep Newborn Babies Safe and Healthy: University of Colorado System
    • The Science of Generosity: Do Good...Feel Good: University of Pennsylvania
    • Symptom Management in Palliative Care: Stanford University
    • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Mind, Energy & Spirit: University of New Mexico
    • Newborn Capstone: University of Colorado System

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