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    Results for "gerontology"

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      The State University of New York

      Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

      Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care, Cultural Diversity, Caregiving, Disabilities, Pediatrics, Long Term Care, Personal Care, Communication, Mental Health, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Food and Beverage, Patient Safety

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      612 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us

      Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Respiration, Health Assessment, Anatomy, Health Care, Patient Treatment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies

      Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Caregiving, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Home Health Care, Nursing Care, Occupational Therapy, Care Coordination, Stress Management, Community and Social Work, Behavioral Health, Public Policies, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Behavior Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      307 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Caregiving, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Nursing Care, Disabilities, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Care Coordination, Diversity Awareness, Mental Health, Occupational Therapy, Cultural Responsiveness, Behavior Management, Empathy, Needs Assessment, Relationship Building

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Mental Health Care Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Human Development, Gerontology, Psychiatry, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Professionalism, Psychotherapy, Patient Education and Support, Professional Development, Pediatrics, Time Management, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Mental Health Therapies, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Health Care

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      746 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Medical Neuroscience

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Kinesiology, Life Sciences, Medical Science and Research, Medical Terminology, Psychiatry, Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Behavioral Health, Image Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      The Science of Gastronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Scientific Methods, Food Quality Assurance And Control, General Science and Research, Experimentation, Color Theory, Thermal Management, Physics, Life Sciences, Psychology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      777 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Health Care, Medical Science and Research, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Risk Analysis

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

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      Duke University

      人体生理学导论(中文版)

      Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Anatomy, Vital Signs, Blood Pressure, Life Sciences, General Medicine

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Circadian clocks: how rhythms structure life

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Medical Science and Research, Health Care, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Pharmaceuticals, Environment, General Science and Research, Mental Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      225 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Business Models for Innovative Care for Older People

      Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Competitive Analysis, Design Thinking, Demography, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Health Systems, Health Care, Long Term Care, Service Design, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Market Analysis, Disabilities, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      229 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Tokyo

      Global Health Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Gerontology, Infectious Diseases, Health Systems, Health Care, Governance, Health Care Administration, Public Policies, International Relations, Long Term Care, Policy Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      275 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Foundations for Assisting in Home Care: The State University of New York
    • Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us: University of Pennsylvania
    • Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies: Johns Hopkins University
    • Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach : University of Toronto
    • Mental Health Care Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Medical Neuroscience: Duke University
    • The Science of Gastronomy: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • 人体生理学导论(中文版): Duke University
    • Circadian clocks: how rhythms structure life: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

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