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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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      Johns Hopkins University

      Family Spirit Nurture

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Motivational Interviewing, Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling, Caregiving, Mental Health, Community Health, Empathy, Cultural Sensitivity

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Atención centrada en el paciente

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Treatment, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Governance, Direct Patient Care, Health Care, Care Coordination, Patient Evaluation, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Health Systems, Healthcare Ethics, Nutrition and Diet, Cultural Responsiveness, Mental Health, Rapport Building, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional de Colombia

      Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Home Health Care, Personal Care, Long Term Care, Care Management, Patient Education and Support, Stress Management, Empathy, Chronic Diseases, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Analytical Skills

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      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Community Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Safety Assurance, Long Term Care, Emergency Response, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Mental Health, Health Assessment, Media and Communications, Patient Education And Counseling, Education and Training, Interpersonal Communications, Laboratory Testing

      4.8
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      268 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Healthcare Consumerism and Implication for Care Delivery

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

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      A New Communication Framework for Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Patient Education And Counseling, Empathy, Rapport Building, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Time Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness

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      6 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Cinematic Health

      Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations

      Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Communication Strategies, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Communication, Social Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Empathy, Professionalism, Stress Management

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Kids with Cancer Still Need School: The Providers Role

      Skills you'll gain: Parent Communication, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, Student Support and Services, Patient Education And Counseling, Advocacy, Pediatrics, Oncology, School Psychology, Education and Training, Working With Children, Neurology, Childhood Education and Development, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Chronic Diseases

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      7 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Palliative Care Capstone Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Nursing Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Compassion, Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Self-Awareness, Patient Evaluation, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Thinking About Care

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Health Care, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Sociology, Economics, Childhood Education and Development

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      11 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Manejo de Crisis Epilépticas y Promoción de la Inclusión Social

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Diversity Awareness, Patient Education and Support, Pediatrics, Gynecology, Patient Treatment, Student Support and Services, Patient Safety, Care Management, Chronic Diseases, Neurology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      101 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Nutrition and Diet, Emotional Intelligence, Accident Prevention, Nutrition Education, Safety Training, Personal Development, Working With Children, Environment Health And Safety, Child Health, Social Skills, Health And Safety Standards, Emergency Response, First Aid, Mental Health

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Family Spirit Nurture:Ā Johns Hopkins University
    • Atención centrada en el paciente:Ā Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas:Ā Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    • Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19:Ā Johns Hopkins University
    • Healthcare Consumerism and Implication for Care Delivery :Ā Northeastern University
    • A New Communication Framework for Healthcare:Ā University of California San Diego
    • Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations:Ā Cinematic Health
    • Kids with Cancer Still Need School: The Providers Role:Ā Johns Hopkins University
    • Palliative Care Capstone Projects:Ā University of Colorado System
    • Thinking About Care:Ā University of Colorado Boulder

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