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      Immersify

      Getting Started with Clinical Skills: A Focus on the Patient

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Experience, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Treatment, Patient Safety, Health Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Professionalism, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication, Decision Making, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Precision Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Primary Care, Bioinformatics, Patient Treatment, Clinical Research, Health Care, Biostatistics, Health Assessment, Pharmacology, Risk Analysis, Molecular Biology, Health Informatics, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Data Analysis, Data Management

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

      Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Home Health Care, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Caregiving, Working With Children, Disabilities, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pediatrics, Patient Education And Counseling, Social Skills, Personal Care, Patient Safety

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      641 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      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

      Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Caregiving, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Direct Patient Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Nursing Care, Patient Assistance, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Care Management, Compassion, Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Stress Management, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Oncology, Communication

      4.8
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      485 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings

      Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Medical Terminology, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Grammar

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Every Second Counts: Advanced and Emergency Clinical Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Blood Collection, Automated External Defibrillator, Phlebotomy, Medication Administration, Emergency and Intensive Care, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Critical Care, Pharmacology, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Education And Counseling, Hospice, Patient Safety, Pathology, Emergency Response, Infection Control, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Nursing Fundamentals: Key Skills Training with 3D Simulation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Professionalism in Allied Health

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Professionalism, Trustworthiness, Emotional Intelligence, Professional Development, Time Management, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Relationship Building, Compassion, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Communication, Cultural Diversity, Patient Education and Support

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      808 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Hong Kong

      Implant Dentistry

      Skills you'll gain: Dental Procedures, Dentistry, Surgery, Patient Education And Counseling, Surgical Suturing, Oral and Dental Care, Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Oral Health, Medical Equipment and Technology, Biology, Long Term Care, Rehabilitation, Medical Imaging, Digital Transformation, Radiology, Risk Analysis

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

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Personal Care, Preventative Care, Behavioral Health, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Fundamentos de la Psicología

      Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Psychology, Personal Development, Oncology, Optimism, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Work, Empowerment, Health Care, Human Learning, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Positive Behavior Support, Preventative Care, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Social Sciences, Culture

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

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

    • Getting Started with Clinical Skills: A Focus on the Patient: Immersify
    • Precision Medicine: University of Geneva
    • Foundations for Assisting in Home Care: The State University of New York
    • Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments: Immersify
    • Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
    • Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings: Rice University
    • Every Second Counts: Advanced and Emergency Clinical Skills : Immersify
    • Nursing Fundamentals: Key Skills Training with 3D Simulation: Immersify
    • Professionalism in Allied Health: MedCerts
    • Implant Dentistry: The University of Hong Kong

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