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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      NASM Personal Fitness Trainer Exam Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Kinesiology, Automated External Defibrillator, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Rehabilitation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Injury Prevention, Anatomy, Motivational Skills, Goal Setting

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Prepare for the EMT Certification Test

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Care Management, Emergency Medical Services, Triage, Emergency Response, Patient Treatment, Emergency Medicine, Trauma Care, Health Assessment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      121 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      La telesalud y telemedicina enfocadas a la atención en salud

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Telehealth, Health Technology, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Telemetry, Data Mining, Health Informatics, Health Care, Care Management, Telecommunications, Care Coordination, Technology Solutions, Patient Treatment, Healthcare Ethics, Remote Access Systems, Health Administration, Medical Equipment and Technology, Patient Evaluation, Technical Communication, Virtual Environment

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Prescription, Injury Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Mental and Behavioral Health, Epidemiology, Pharmacy, Patient Education And Counseling, Engineering Design Process, Health Policy, Public Health, Pharmacology, Treatment Planning, Trend Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Council on Exercise

      Intro to Personal Training: A Career Starter Course

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Sales, Cultural Sensitivity, Sales Strategy, Safety Training, Motivational Interviewing, Nutrition and Diet, Relationship Building, Overcoming Obstacles, Consultative Selling, Personal Development, Injury Prevention, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Emergency Response, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Referral, Growth Mindedness, Kinesiology, Professionalism, Supervision

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Public Health, Nutrition Education, Health Disparities, Epidemiology, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Health, Health Policy, Cultural Responsiveness, Research

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Responsible Medication Prescribing for Older Adults

      Skills you'll gain: Geriatrics, Medication Therapy Management, Medical Prescription, Drug Interaction, Care Coordination, Pharmacology, Care Management, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      UBITS

      Comunicación para equipos multigeneracionales

      Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Team Building, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Internal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Communication, Empathy

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health, Community Health, Pharmacology, Cultural Responsiveness, Medication Therapy Management, Patient Evaluation, Infectious Diseases, Medical Prescription, Laboratory Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Columbia University

      University Studies for Student Veterans

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Productivity, Time Management, Learning Strategies, Willingness To Learn, Adaptability, Literacy, Student Support and Services, Writing, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Critical Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Guidance processes in Vocational Education and Training

      Skills you'll gain: School Counseling, Student Support and Services, Education and Training, Adult Education, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Mentorship, Curriculum Development, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • NASM Personal Fitness Trainer Exam Preparation: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Prepare for the EMT Certification Test: University of Colorado System
    • La telesalud y telemedicina enfocadas a la atención en salud: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact : Johns Hopkins University
    • Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care: University of Minnesota
    • Intro to Personal Training: A Career Starter Course: American Council on Exercise
    • Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives: University of Michigan
    • Responsible Medication Prescribing for Older Adults: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Comunicación para equipos multigeneracionales: UBITS
    • PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients: Johns Hopkins University

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