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      MedCerts

      Medical Administrative Assistants and the Healthcare Team

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Records, Medical Office Procedures, Health Information Management, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Billing and Coding, Patient Coordination, Patient Registration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Administration, Patient Flow, Health Care, Emergency Response

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      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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      Peking University

      《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践)

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Nursing, Health Technology, Nursing Practices, Nursing Management, Public Health, Health Care, Mental Health

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Healthcare Automation

      Skills you'll gain:

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Vital Signs, Respiration, Health Care, Caregiving, Health Systems, Health Assessment, Clinical Experience, Medical History Documentation, Cardiology, Biology, Practice Management

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

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      Stanford University

      Essentials of Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Coordination, Compassion, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Stress Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Needs Assessment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Florida

      Fixing Healthcare Delivery

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Medical Management, Health Care Administration, Teamwork, Advocacy, Reliability, Accident Prevention, Adaptability, Initiative and Leadership, Collaboration, Leadership, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Change Control

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

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      生命安全与救援Life Safety and Rescue

      Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Accident Prevention, Risk Management, Injury Prevention, First Aid, Fire And Life Safety, Safety Training, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Patient Safety, Self-Discipline, Resourcefulness, Adaptability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      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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      Stanford University

      Symptom Management in Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Care Management, Patient Treatment, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Communication, Pharmacology

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Healthcare Delivery for Medical Practice Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Practice Management, Budget Management, Medical Management, Care Management, Budgeting, Case Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Flow, Care Coordination, Compliance Management, Health Care Administration, Primary Care, Public Health, Financial Management, Preventative Care, Regulatory Requirements, Expense Management, Patient Referral, Revenue Forecasting, Needs Assessment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Medical Administrative Assistants and the Healthcare Team: MedCerts
    • Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care: Cinematic Health
    • 《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践): Peking University
    • GenAI for Healthcare Automation: Coursera Instructor Network
    • EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?: The University of Edinburgh
    • Essentials of Palliative Care: Stanford University
    • Fixing Healthcare Delivery: University of Florida
    • 生命安全与救援Life Safety and Rescue: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Patient-Centered Care Essentials: MedCerts
    • Symptom Management in Palliative Care: Stanford University

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