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      Universidad de los Andes

      Sexualidad y educación

      Skills you'll gain: Health Education, Education and Training, Advocacy, Social Justice, Community Organizing, Family Support, School Counseling, Media and Communications, Community Health, Human Development, Child Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      4.8
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      667 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Bloodborne Pathogens, Drug Interaction, Primary Care, Health Disparities, Medication Therapy Management, Health Equity, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Community Health, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing

      4.7
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      150 reviews

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      University of Copenhagen

      Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Patient-centered Care, Qualitative Research, Patient Communication, Health Policy, Health Equity, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Medication Therapy Management, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
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      172 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Herbal Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Pharmacology, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Nurse Education, Pain Management, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Chronic Diseases, Gynecology, Health And Safety Standards, Medical Science and Research, Patient Communication, General Science and Research

      4.9
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      838 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Equity, Nutrition Education, Community Health, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Educational Materials, Environmental Issue

      4.8
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      17 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Actúa ante el dolor crónico

      Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Goal Setting, Patient Education And Counseling, Resilience, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Personal Care, Emotional Intelligence, Chronic Diseases, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Management, Self-Awareness, Physical Therapy, Exercise Therapy, Communication, Nutrition and Diet

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      289 reviews

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      University of Minnesota

      Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care

      Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Mindfulness, Manual Therapy, Treatment Planning, Clinical Practices, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health, Patient Communication

      4.8
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      37 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Organ Donation: From Death to Life

      Skills you'll gain: Informed Consent, Healthcare Ethics, Scientific Methods, Intensive Care Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Diversity, Critical Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Communication

      4.8
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      1K reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Salud mental y atención comunitaria

      Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Community Health, Cultural Diversity, Crisis Intervention, Social Determinants Of Health, Diversity Awareness, Substance Abuse, Cultural Responsiveness, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Health, First Aid, Health Equity, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care

      4.8
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      95 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Oncology, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health

      4.8
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      113 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Everyday Chinese Medicine 2

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Health Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Promotion, Public Health, Pharmacology, Clinical Practices, Nutrition and Diet, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Nutrition, Exercise Therapy

      4.8
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      230 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      The George Washington University

      Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Practices, Nurse Education, Virtual Environment, Nursing, Health Education, Safety Standards, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), System Implementation, Education Software and Technology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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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

    • Sexualidad y educación :Ā Universidad de los Andes
    • PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients:Ā Johns Hopkins University
    • Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications:Ā University of Copenhagen
    • Herbal Medicine:Ā University of Minnesota
    • Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives:Ā University of Michigan
    • ActĆŗa ante el dolor crónico:Ā Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care:Ā University of Minnesota
    • Organ Donation: From Death to Life :Ā University of Cape Town
    • Salud mental y atención comunitaria:Ā Universidad de los Andes
    • Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care:Ā Stanford University

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