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      SAE Institute México

      Bulletproof 3. Communication Surgery

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Social Skills, Communication, Resilience, Overcoming Obstacles

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The George Washington University

      Vaccine Law and Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Equity, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Policy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Infectious Diseases, Patient Education And Counseling

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Let's talk about it: A Health and Immigration Teach Out

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community Health, Social Justice, Health Care Administration, Preventative Care, Health Care, Advocacy, Health Policy, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Outreach, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Oncology, Immigration Law, Patient Education And Counseling, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Discussion Facilitation, Healthcare Ethics, Maternal Health

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Council on Exercise

      Goal Setting for Personal Trainers

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Patient Education And Counseling, Motivational Interviewing, Active Listening, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Coaching, Patient Evaluation, Diversity Awareness, Health Assessment, Behavior Management, Interpersonal Communications, Safety Training, Professionalism, Cultural Responsiveness, Relationship Building

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Syringes, Compounding Medications, & Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Medication Dispensation, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Interpersonal Communications, Medication Therapy Management, Patient Assistance, Medication Administration, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Motivational Interviewing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      A New Communication Framework for Healthcare

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

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Medios digitales para resultados sanitarios

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Program Evaluation, Content Creation, Patient Education And Counseling, Digital Communications, Behavioral Health, Web Content, Persuasive Communication, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Facebook, Data Collection

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Embajador de la Vacuna COVID: Cómo Hablar con los Padres

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Parent Communication, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Rapport Building, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Community Health, Persuasive Communication, Working With Children, Child Health, Interpersonal Communications, Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Pediatric, Geriatric, Phlebotomy, and Cardiology Assisting

      Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Laboratory Testing, Electocardiography, Pediatrics, Nursing and Patient Care, Cardiology, Patient Assistance, Patient Preparation, Urology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Infection Control

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Molecular Tumor Board 2021-22

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Precision Medicine, Clinical Trials, Molecular Biology, Pathology, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Research, Pharmacology, Treatment Planning

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Bridging Data and Practice for Personalized Nutrition

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Nutrition and Diet, Personalized Service, Clinical Nutrition, Precision Medicine, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Health Informatics, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Research, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Consumer Behaviour, Artificial Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Patient-Centered Care Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Treatment, Medical History Documentation, Medical Privacy, Medical Records

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Bulletproof 3. Communication Surgery: SAE Institute México
    • Vaccine Law and Policy: The George Washington University
    • Let's talk about it: A Health and Immigration Teach Out: Johns Hopkins University
    • Goal Setting for Personal Trainers: American Council on Exercise
    • Pharmacy Syringes, Compounding Medications, & Communication: MedCerts
    • A New Communication Framework for Healthcare: University of California San Diego
    • Medios digitales para resultados sanitarios: Yale University
    • Embajador de la Vacuna COVID: Cómo Hablar con los Padres: Johns Hopkins University
    • Pediatric, Geriatric, Phlebotomy, and Cardiology Assisting: MedCerts
    • Molecular Tumor Board 2021-22 : Universitat de Barcelona

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