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    Goodwill Industries International

    The New Digital Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Digital Transformation, Workforce Development, Community Development, Professional Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computer Literacy, Technology Strategies, Communication, Adaptability

    4.5
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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Atención centrada en el paciente

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Care Management, Health Care, Preventative Care, Health Disparities, Professionalism, Health Promotion, Clinical Nutrition, Mental Health, Collaboration, Empathy, Social Determinants Of Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Nursing Care, Nursing Basics, Patient Education And Counseling, Nursing Process, Clinical Assessment, Health Assessment, Patient Safety, Care Management, Direct Patient Care, Nursing Practices, Clinical Practices, Patient-centered Care, Communication, Infection Control, Prioritization, Collaboration, Project Documentation

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    The Emergence of Oncofertility (Past, Present & Future)

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Informed Consent, Treatment Planning, Patient-centered Care, Urology, Epidemiology, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Practices

    4.6
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    42 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Community Awareness Course: Sexuality and Disability

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Patient Education And Counseling, Sociology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Chronic Diseases, Psychology, Anatomy

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Aspectos conceptuales y operativos de la Telesalud

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Technology, Health Care, Patient Treatment, Patient-centered Care, Remote Access Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Virtual Environment

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Embajador de la Vacuna COVID: Cómo Hablar con los Padres

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Parent Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pediatrics, Advocacy, Public Health, Community Health, Persuasive Communication, Medical Science and Research, Research, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Biology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Molecular Tumor Board 2021-22

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Clinical Trials, Pathology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Practices, Immunology, Gynecology, Patient Education And Counseling, Urology

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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    Peking University

    Caring for Patients with Neurological Diseasesļ¼ˆē„žē»ē³»ē»Ÿē–¾ē—…ē—…äŗŗēš„ęŠ¤ē†ļ¼‰

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Nursing Care, Rehabilitation, Nursing, Chronic Diseases, Anatomy, Geriatrics, Patient Safety, Physiology, Pathology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Assessment

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Protein Intake for Vegan Diets

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition Education, Nutrition Counseling, Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Family Spirit Nurture

    Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Child Health, Nutrition Education, Maternal Health, Motivational Interviewing, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling, Caregiving, Mental Health, Family Support, Stress Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Sensitivity

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Kids with Cancer Still Need School: The Providers Role

    Skills you'll gain: Parent Communication, Advocacy, Family Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Advocacy, Oncology, Special Education, Working With Children, Education and Training

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The New Digital Workplace:Ā Goodwill Industries International
  • Atención centrada en el paciente:Ā Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence:Ā Coursera Instructor Network
  • The Emergence of Oncofertility (Past, Present & Future):Ā Michigan State University
  • Community Awareness Course: Sexuality and Disability:Ā University of Minnesota
  • Aspectos conceptuales y operativos de la Telesalud:Ā Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Embajador de la Vacuna COVID: Cómo Hablar con los Padres:Ā Johns Hopkins University
  • Molecular Tumor Board 2021-22 :Ā Universitat de Barcelona
  • Caring for Patients with Neurological Diseasesļ¼ˆē„žē»ē³»ē»Ÿē–¾ē—…ē—…äŗŗēš„ęŠ¤ē†ļ¼‰:Ā Peking University
  • Protein Intake for Vegan Diets:Ā National Academy of Sports Medicine

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