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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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      University of Copenhagen

      Business Models for Innovative Care for Older People

      Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Competitive Analysis, Demography, Health Technology, Design Thinking, Intellectual Property, Rehabilitation, Innovation, Health Systems, Health Care, Business Modeling, Business Strategies, Chronic Diseases, Project Management

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Pediatrics, Maternal Health, Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Working With Children, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Toileting, Infectious Diseases, Dental Care

      4.9
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Human Rights-based Approach to Dignity in Care (DIGNISPACE)

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Health Equity, Advocacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Disabilities, Patient Assistance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Patient Education and Support, Care Management, Legal Proceedings, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Human Services, Social Justice, Health Care, Education and Training, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Discussion Facilitation

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cambridge

      The Psychology of Emotions: an introduction to embodied cognition

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Human Learning, Non-Verbal Communication, Social Sciences, Neurology, Medical Imaging, Interpersonal Communications, Research, Research Methodologies

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Medical Terminology, Sterilization, Electocardiography, Nutrition Education, Infection Control, Vital Signs, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical History Documentation, Laboratory Testing, Geriatrics, Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Pediatrics, Patient Assistance, Health And Safety Standards, Anatomy, Medical Laboratory, Sanitation

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

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      Immersify

      Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education and Support, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Direct Patient Care, Pharmacology, Nutrition Education, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Clinical Experience, Patient Safety, Medication Therapy Management, Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health And Safety Standards, Decision Making, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Newborn Baby Care

      Skills you'll gain: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Preventative Care, Child Health, Pediatrics, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Working With Children, Cardiology, Nursing Care, Pulmonology, Vital Signs, Safety Training, Parent Communication, Injury Prevention, Child Development, Family Therapy, Accident Prevention, Health And Safety Standards

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

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Healthcare Law

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Primary Care, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Policy, Data Security, Health Administration, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Medicare, Health Systems, Security Awareness, Pharmaceuticals, Data Governance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Equity, Health Care

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Palliative Care Always

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Psychosocial Assessments, Caregiving, Patient Assistance, Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Treatment Planning, Compassion, Care Management, Care Coordination, Oncology, Nursing and Patient Care, Advocacy, Health Assessment, Empathy, Patient Treatment, Stress Management, Vital Signs, Family Therapy

      4.7
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      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 Care, Nursing Process, Nursing Practices, Nursing, Care Management, Patient Safety, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Medication Administration, Infection Control, Acute Care, Communication, Collaboration, Prioritization, Project Documentation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Healthcare IT Support

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Medical Records, Medical Privacy, Electronic Medical Record, Telehealth, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Health Informatics, Clinic Management Systems, Practice Management Software, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Personally Identifiable Information, Patient Registration, Medical Equipment and Technology, Security Awareness, Medical Terminology, Desktop Support, Technical Support, Customer Support

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Chronic Diseases, Health Disparities, Community Health, Preventative Care, Telehealth, Medical Billing and Coding, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Health Assessment, Health Technology, Behavioral Health, Health Informatics, Medical Management, Organizational Leadership, Public Health, Constructive Feedback, Care Management, Primary Care, Organizational Change, Leadership

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Business Models for Innovative Care for Older People: University of Copenhagen
    • Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers: Peking University
    • Human Rights-based Approach to Dignity in Care (DIGNISPACE): The University of Edinburgh
    • The Psychology of Emotions: an introduction to embodied cognition : University of Cambridge
    • Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments: Immersify
    • Newborn Baby Care: University of Colorado System
    • Healthcare Law: University of Pennsylvania
    • Palliative Care Always: Stanford University
    • Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence: Coursera Instructor Network

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