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      American Psychological Association

      Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Psychology, Relationship Management, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Behavior Management, Rapport Building, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Sociology, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Research, Scientific Methods

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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Immersify

      Interactive 3D Clinical Skills: A Gamified Experience

      Skills you'll gain: Blood Collection, Vital Signs, Clinical Supervision, Health Assessment, Infection Control, Compassion, Clinical Nursing, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Nursing, Patient Safety, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Positioning, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Surgical Nursing, Nursing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Nutrition, Interactive Learning

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Cancer Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Patient Education And Counseling, Molecular Biology, Clinical Trials, Preventative Care, Treatment Planning, Patient Evaluation, Primary Care, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Health Care, Internal Medicine, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Precision Medicine, Anatomy, Biology, Medical Terminology

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

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      MedCerts

      Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Office Procedures, Conflict Management, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Registration, Patient Coordination, Cultural Responsiveness, Medical History Documentation, Practice Management Software, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Coordination, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Professionalism, Health Informatics, Professional Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      827 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Clinical Trials: Good Clinical Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Education And Counseling, Record Keeping, Medical Science and Research, Regulatory Compliance, Document Management, Medical Privacy, Patient Safety, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      558 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Habilidades Gerenciales

      Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Supervision, Leadership and Management, Organizational Skills, Management Training And Development, Organizational Strategy, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Quality Management, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Organizational Leadership, Time Management, Team Motivation, Drive Engagement, People Management, Business Planning, Coaching

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

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      Immersify

      Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Assistance, Compassion, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education and Support, Empathy, Patient Evaluation, Direct Patient Care, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Communication, Clinical Experience, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, 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, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Active Listening, Compassion, Caregiving, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Treatment, Psychosocial Assessments, Stress Management, Chronic Diseases, Patient Safety, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      484 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Immersify

      Getting Started with Clinical Skills: A Focus on the Patient

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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Nursing Process, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Patient Safety, Care Management, Nursing Practices, Communication, Infection Control, Acute Care, Prioritization, Collaboration, Project Documentation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Technical Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Proposal Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Proofreading, Active Listening, Public Speaking, Constructive Feedback, Editing, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Business Communication, Communication, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Rapport Building, Trustworthiness, Business Writing, Microsoft PowerPoint

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Liderazgo efectivo para el siglo XXI

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Personal Development, Teamwork, Storytelling, Experimentation, Team Management, Community Development, Social Skills, Leadership, Persistence, Mindfulness, Initiative and Leadership, Adaptability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Leadership, Complex Problem Solving, Empathy, Systems Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      3.6K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups: American Psychological Association
    • Interactive 3D Clinical Skills: A Gamified Experience: Immersify
    • Cancer Biology: Johns Hopkins University
    • Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Clinical Trials: Good Clinical Practice: Novartis
    • Habilidades Gerenciales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments: Immersify
    • Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
    • Getting Started with Clinical Skills: A Focus on the Patient: Immersify
    • Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence: Coursera Instructor Network

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