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      Vanderbilt University

      Case Studies in Personalized Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Pharmacology, Biostatistics, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Electronic Medical Record, Clinical Trials, Healthcare Ethics, Molecular Biology

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care: From alternative to integrative

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Patient Education And Counseling, Treatment Planning, Care Management, Patient Treatment, Pharmacology, Cultural Sensitivity, Drug Interaction, Patient Safety, Medical Science and Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Decision-Making

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Resourcefulness, Risk Analysis, Business Ethics, Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Safety, Health Care, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacotherapy, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Supporting Parents of a Newborn Baby

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Child Health, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Child Development, Parent Communication, Pediatrics, Family Therapy, Caregiving, Behavioral Health, Relationship Building, Mental Health, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      187 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      التوازن بين القدرات والتوقعات في بناء الذات

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Planning, Critical Thinking, Adaptability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      48 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, 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 Colorado Boulder

      Communication as a Technical Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Business Communication, Communication, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Technical Management, Engineering Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Supervision, Presentations, Leadership Development, Coaching

      4.5
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Pediatrics, Nutrition and Diet, Anatomy, Biology, Clinical Nutrition, Patient Positioning, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Food Safety and Sanitation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Crisis Management and Crisis Communication Consulting  

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Consulting, Strategic Communication, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Case Management, Communication Strategies, Analysis, Trend Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care

      Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Coordination, Oncology, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Preventative Care, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Self-Guided Wellness Coaching

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Coaching, Overcoming Obstacles, Action Oriented, Lifelong Learning, Self-Motivation, Optimism, Persistence, Planning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Case Studies in Personalized Medicine: Vanderbilt University
    • Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care: From alternative to integrative: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Decision-Making: Arizona State University
    • Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications: University of Copenhagen
    • Supporting Parents of a Newborn Baby: University of Colorado System
    • التوازن بين القدرات والتوقعات في بناء الذات: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Guidance to Keep Newborn Babies Safe and Healthy: University of Colorado System
    • Communication as a Technical Leader: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Crisis Management and Crisis Communication Consulting  : University of Colorado Boulder

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