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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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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Healthcare Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Patient Safety, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Health Technology, Health Informatics

      Beginner · 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
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      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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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Care Management, Patient Safety, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacology, Health Assessment, Nursing and Patient Care, Physical Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      The Truth About Cats and Dogs

      Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavior Management, Behavioral Health, Companionship, Caregiving, Non-Verbal Communication, Education and Training, Stress Management, Human Learning, Scientific Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Caring for Others

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Social Justice, Care Management, Sociology, Culture, Stress Management, Long Term Care, Health Care, Social Sciences, Home Health Care, Social Studies, Nursing Homes, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Healthcare Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Disabilities, Supply And Demand, Policy Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Optimal Nutrition After 40

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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      生命安全与救援Life Safety and Rescue

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Fire And Life Safety, First Aid, Accident Prevention, Safety Training, Emergency Response, Environmental Science, Resilience, Resourcefulness, Adaptability

      4.6
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Patient-Centered Care Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Vital Signs, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical History Documentation, Patient Evaluation, Patient Assistance, Verbal Communication Skills, Clinical Nutrition, Health Assessment, Communication, Patient Preparation, Primary Care, Active Listening, Medical Privacy, Coaching, Cultural Sensitivity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Healthcare Management

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Electronic Medical Record, Quality Improvement, Leadership and Management, Health Systems, Organizational Leadership, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Governance, Financial Management, Community Health, Performance Measurement, Public Health, Human Resources, Marketing and Public Relations, Fundraising

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · 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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      Cinematic Health

      Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Caregiving, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Nursing Care, Chronic Diseases, Long Term Care, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Vital Signs, Nursing, Nursing Homes, Direct Patient Care, Medical Support, Geriatrics, Patient Education and Support, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Infection Control, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Behavior Management, Nutrition and Diet

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • GenAI for Healthcare Ethics: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Supporting Parents of a Newborn Baby: University of Colorado System
    • Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care: Stanford University
    • Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care: University of Colorado System
    • The Truth About Cats and Dogs: The University of Edinburgh
    • Caring for Others: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Optimal Nutrition After 40: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • 生命安全与救援Life Safety and Rescue: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Patient-Centered Care Essentials: MedCerts
    • Introduction to Healthcare Management: University of Michigan

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