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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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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Atención centrada en el paciente

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Primary Care, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Preventative Care, Care Coordination, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Professionalism, Psychosocial Assessments, Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Community Health, Mental Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Collaboration, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy

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      Cinematic Health

      Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations

      Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Communication Strategies, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Communication, Social Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Empathy, Professionalism, Stress Management

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Palliative Care Always Capstone Course

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Patient Assistance, Treatment Planning, Compassion, Care Coordination, Advocacy, Empathy, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication, Mental Health, Community Health, Social Work

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

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

      Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Caregiving, Long Term Care, Geriatrics, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Occupational Therapy, Care Management, Care Coordination, Stress Management, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Mental and Behavioral Health, Community Health, Neurology, Health Policy, Behavior Management, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      313 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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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 Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Reaching Vulnerable Groups through Pandemic Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Community and Social Work, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Community Health, Social Justice, Crisis Intervention, Health Policy, Community Outreach, Public Health, Public Policies, Vulnerability, Cultural Responsiveness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

      Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Working With Children, Child Development, Community Outreach, Human Centered Design, Community Organizing, Qualitative Research, Program Evaluation, Design, Design Strategies, Empathy, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Crisis Intervention, Recognizing Others, Community Mental Health Services, Resilience, Empathy, Needs Assessment, Self-Awareness, Communication

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      7 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Health, Health Technology, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Chronic Diseases, Care Management, Telehealth, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Motivational Interviewing, Program Evaluation

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      36 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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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 Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      What is Palliative Care?

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Patient Education And Counseling, Direct Patient Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Interpersonal Communications, Health Assessment, Rapport Building, Care Management, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      294 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Science of Generosity: Do Good...Feel Good

      Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Research, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

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      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Atención centrada en el paciente:Ā Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations:Ā Cinematic Health
    • Palliative Care Always Capstone Course:Ā Stanford University
    • Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies:Ā Johns Hopkins University
    • Guidance to Keep Newborn Babies Safe and Healthy:Ā University of Colorado System
    • Reaching Vulnerable Groups through Pandemic Policy:Ā Politecnico di Milano
    • Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities:Ā Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
    • Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool:Ā Duke University
    • Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour:Ā Universiteit Leiden
    • Supporting Parents of a Newborn Baby:Ā University of Colorado System

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