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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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    • G

      Google Cloud

      Generative AI for Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Health Technology, Health Informatics, Deep Learning

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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Nutrition Education, Infection Control, Pathology, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Geriatrics, Laboratory Testing, Electocardiography, Anatomy, Pediatrics, Patient Evaluation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Health Assessment, Sanitation, Nursing and Patient Care

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Cinematic Health

      Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant

      Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Vital Signs, Cultural Responsiveness, Care Management, Rehabilitation, Respiratory Care, Treatment Planning, Hospice, Caregiving, Personal Care, Mental Health, Professionalism, Direct Patient Care, Nursing Homes, Nursing Care, Home Health Care, Active Listening, Social Skills, Chronic Diseases, Patient Education and Support

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Nursing Process, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Patient Safety, Care Management, Nursing Practices, Infection Control, Acute Care

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      The Business of Health Care

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Income Statement, Employee Performance Management, Financial Analysis, Leadership and Management, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Lean Methodologies, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Behavioral Economics, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Patient Care Coordinators and Case Management

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Patient Coordination, Practice Management Software, Care Coordination, Case Management, Health Technology, Technology Roadmaps, Health Care Administration, Medical History Documentation, Prompt Engineering, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Change Control, Business Process Automation, Automation, Software As A Service

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Caring for Others

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Sociology, Long Term Care, Health Care, Surveys, Social Sciences, Personal Care, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Culture, Care Management, Supply And Demand, Cultural Diversity, Nursing Homes, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Healthcare Ethics, Media and Communications, Community and Social Work, Disabilities

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies

      Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Caregiving, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Community Development, Care Management, Occupational Therapy, Stress Management, Neurology, Health Policy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Technology, Behavior Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      309 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Ambulatory Healthcare Management

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Practice Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Management Training And Development, Clinic Management Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Patient Flow, Primary Care, Health Systems, Urgent Care, Telehealth, Human Resources, Hospital Medicine

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Optimal Nutrition After 40

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Geriatrics, Chronic Diseases

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      School Health for Children and Adolescents

      Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, Nutrition Education, Community Health, School Psychology, Chronic Diseases, Student Support and Services, Nutrition and Diet, School Counseling, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Care Management, Child Health, Patient Evaluation, Care Coordination, Disabilities, Medical Emergency, Social and Human Services

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Healthcare Delivery for Medical Practice Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Practice Management, Case Management, Care Coordination, Budget Management, Public Health, Primary Care, Patient Flow, Preventative Care, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Financial Management, Revenue Forecasting, Regulatory Compliance, Expense Management, Needs Assessment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Generative AI for Healthcare: Google Cloud
    • Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant: Cinematic Health
    • Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence: Coursera Instructor Network
    • The Business of Health Care: University of Pennsylvania
    • GenAI for Patient Care Coordinators and Case Management: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Caring for Others: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Ambulatory Healthcare Management: Johns Hopkins University
    • Optimal Nutrition After 40: National Academy of Sports Medicine

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