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      University of California San Diego

      A New Communication Framework for Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Patient Education And Counseling, Empathy, Rapport Building, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Time Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness

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      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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      The University of Edinburgh

      Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings

      Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Primary Care, Chronic Diseases, Respiratory Care, Hospice, Respiration, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Rehabilitation, Community Health, Health Assessment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Sobrevive a tu doctorado con salud y éxito

      Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Productivity, Mindfulness, Resilience, Stress Management, Personal Development, Learning Strategies, Adaptability, Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Communication

      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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      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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Pediatric, Geriatric, Phlebotomy, and Cardiology Assisting

      Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Electocardiography, Laboratory Testing, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Laboratory, Cardiology, Child Health, Working With Children, Patient Assistance, Patient Preparation, Medical Support, Chronic Diseases, Vital Signs, Nursing and Patient Care, Care Management, Infection Control, Anatomy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Drug Utilization: Trends, Determinants and Consequences

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Clinical Research, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Disparities, Research Design, Trend Analysis, Epidemiology

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Columbia University

      HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Social/Peer Perspective)

      Skills you'll gain: Care Coordination, Patient Coordination, Health Informatics, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Administration, Health Technology, Primary Care, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Electronic Medical Record, Health Information Management, Data Sharing, Interoperability, Quality Assurance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Compromiso del paciente: resultados clínicos satisfactorios

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Patient Safety, Patient Treatment, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Governance, Direct Patient Care, Health Care, Patient Evaluation, Health Administration, Collaboration, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Systems, Professional Development, Healthcare Ethics, Nutrition and Diet, Health Care Administration, Care Coordination, Education Software and Technology, Leadership

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Palliative Care Capstone Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Nursing Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Compassion, Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Self-Awareness, Patient Evaluation, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • A New Communication Framework for Healthcare: University of California San Diego
    • Find Your Calling: Career Transition Principles for Veterans: Columbia University
    • Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings: The University of Edinburgh
    • Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour: Universiteit Leiden
    • Sobrevive a tu doctorado con salud y éxito: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Applying to College 101: University of Pennsylvania
    • Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Pediatric, Geriatric, Phlebotomy, and Cardiology Assisting: MedCerts
    • Drug Utilization: Trends, Determinants and Consequences: Johns Hopkins University
    • HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Social/Peer Perspective): Columbia University

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