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      Cinematic Health

      Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Basic Nursing Skills, Caregiving, Chronic Diseases, Basic Patient Care, Family Support, Long Term Care, Nursing Care, Vital Signs, Direct Patient Care, Nursing Homes, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Geriatrics, Patient Education and Support, Dignity in Care, Behavior Management, Health Care, Patient-centered Care, Hand Hygiene, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Archaeoastronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Architectural Design, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Social Studies, Architecture and Construction, World History, Physical Science, Cultural Diversity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      生命科学发展史

      Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Human Development, Physiology, Taxonomy, Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Endocrinology, Biotechnology, Anthropology, European History, Neurology, Ancient History, General Science and Research, World History, Scientific Methods

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Study Design

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Research Design, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Statistical Analysis, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Quantitative Research, Public Health, Health Care, Research Methodologies, Risk Analysis

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Cinematic Health

      Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations

      Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Caregiving, Patient-centered Care, Communication Strategies, Nursing Care, Cultural Sensitivity, Dignity in Care, Communication, Empathy, Professionalism, Mental Health, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Observation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Public Health, Health Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Sustainable Design, Gerontology, Climate Change Adaptation, Demography, Environmental Issue, Pollution Prevention

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Responsible Medication Prescribing for Older Adults

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Geriatrics, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Care Management, Care Coordination, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Infection Control, Personal protective equipment, Emergency Response, Long Term Care, Patient Communication, Mental Health, Community Health, Public Health, Diagnostic Tests, Infectious Diseases, Policy Development, Education and Training

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      268 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Bipedalism: The Science of Upright Walking

      Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Scientific Methods, Exercise Science, Anthropology, Biology, Anatomy, 3D Assets, Research, Mechanics, Physiology, Human Development, Taxonomy, Child Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Life Sciences, Scientific Visualization, Spatial Data Analysis, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Orthopedics

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Evolution: A Course for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Instructing, Pedagogy, Anthropology, Life Sciences, Culture, Biology, Curriculum Planning, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      330 reviews

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      Utrecht University

      The exposome: cracking the science about what makes us sick

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Environmental Monitoring, Medical Science and Research, Social Determinants Of Health, Biostatistics, Precision Medicine, Public Health, Environmental Science, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Health Disparities, Research

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Emergency Response, Personal protective equipment, Public Health, Community Health, Mental Health, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Education and Support, Education and Training, Policy Development, Interpersonal Communications

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

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

    • Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care: Cinematic Health
    • Archaeoastronomy: Politecnico di Milano
    • 生命科学发展史: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Population Health: Study Design: Universiteit Leiden
    • Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations: Cinematic Health
    • Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions: University of Copenhagen
    • Responsible Medication Prescribing for Older Adults: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
    • Bipedalism: The Science of Upright Walking: Dartmouth College
    • Evolution: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History

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