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      Vanderbilt University

      Faster Together, Enhancing the Recruitment of Marginalized Communities in Clinical Trials

      Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Clinical Research, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Trials, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Sensitivity, Rapport Building

      4.8
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      106 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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 · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Education And Counseling, Caregiving, Psychosocial Assessments, Interpersonal Communications, Stress Management, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Columbia University

      Find Your Calling: Career Transition Principles for Veterans

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, LinkedIn, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Entrepreneurship, Professional Development, Growth Mindedness, Decision Making, Branding, Leadership

      Beginner · Course · 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 · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      一堂課讓你認識肺癌(Basic Concepts of Lung Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment)

      Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Respiratory Care, Oncology, Preventative Care, Epidemiology, Pollution Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Precision Medicine, Treatment Planning, Patient Education And Counseling, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Medical Imaging, Emerging Technologies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Sobrevive a tu doctorado con salud y éxito

      Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Time Management, Mindfulness, Prioritization, Positivity, Stress Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Professionalism, Persistence, Communication, Resilience, Student Support and Services, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Dealing With Ambiguity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Applying to College 101

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Student Support and Services, Higher Education, Research, Planning, Prioritization, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Personal Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 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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      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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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Patient Education And Counseling, Food and Beverage, Food Quality Assurance And Control

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Copenhagen

      Personalised Medicine from a Nordic Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Health Informatics, Clinical Trials, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research, Patient Treatment, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Ethics, Bioinformatics, Media and Communications, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Science

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

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

    • Faster Together, Enhancing the Recruitment of Marginalized Communities in Clinical Trials: Vanderbilt University
    • Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations: Cinematic Health
    • Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care: University of Colorado System
    • Find Your Calling: Career Transition Principles for Veterans: Columbia University
    • Palliative Care Always Capstone Course: Stanford University
    • 一堂課讓你認識肺癌(Basic Concepts of Lung Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment): National Taiwan University
    • Sobrevive a tu doctorado con salud y éxito: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Applying to College 101: University of Pennsylvania
    • Medios digitales para resultados sanitarios: Yale University
    • Patient-Centered Care Essentials: MedCerts

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