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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 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
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      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, Safety Training, Injury Prevention, Child Development, Accident Prevention, Health And Safety Standards, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Nutrition and Diet

      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 Michigan

      Introduction to Healthcare Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Cash Flows, Business Metrics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Performance Analysis, Performance Improvement, Financial Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Mindfulness and Well-being: Living with Balance and Ease

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Growth Mindedness, Mental Health, Self-Awareness, Positivity, Personal Development, Optimism, Personal Care, Resilience, Patience, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Concentration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      370 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, Caregiving, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Nursing Care, Chronic Diseases, Long Term Care, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Vital Signs, Nursing, Nursing Homes, Direct Patient Care, Medical Support, Geriatrics, Patient Education and Support, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Infection Control, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Behavior Management, Nutrition and Diet

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Crisis Intervention, Recognizing Others, Community Mental Health Services, Resilience, Empathy, Needs Assessment, Self-Awareness, Communication

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      10 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: Philanthropy, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Research, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Ambulatory Healthcare Management

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Health Care, Primary Care, Leadership and Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Telehealth, Financial Management, Human Resources

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

      Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Working With Children, Child Development, Community Outreach, Human Centered Design, Community Organizing, Qualitative Research, Program Evaluation, Design, Design Strategies, Empathy, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Medical Privacy, Desktop Support, Health Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, End User Training and Support, Help Desk Support, Technical Support, Medical Imaging, Electronic Medical Record, Network Troubleshooting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      727 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Patient Assistance, Caregiving, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Stress Management, Health Assessment, Care Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Respiratory Care, Nursing Care, Oncology, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Treatment, Clinical Nutrition, Chronic Diseases, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      The Truth About Cats and Dogs

      Skills you'll gain: Behavior Management, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Caregiving, Cultural Diversity, Non-Verbal Communication, Stress Management, Human Learning, Scientific Methods, Research Design, Nutrition and Diet

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

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

    • Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care: University of Minnesota
    • Guidance to Keep Newborn Babies Safe and Healthy: University of Colorado System
    • Introduction to Healthcare Accounting: University of Michigan
    • Mindfulness and Well-being: Living with Balance and Ease: Rice University
    • Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care: Cinematic Health
    • Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool: Duke University
    • The Science of Generosity: Do Good...Feel Good: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to Ambulatory Healthcare Management: Johns Hopkins University
    • Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
    • The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare: Johns Hopkins University

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