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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
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Applying to College 101

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Student Support and Services, Higher Education, Planning, Prioritization, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Personal Development, Resourcefulness, Goal Setting, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Guided Imagery

      Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Treatment Planning, Music, Education Software and Technology, Patient Evaluation, Mindfulness, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Verbal Communication Skills, Mental Health Therapies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      220 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Treatment Planning, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Safety, Pain Management, Health Care, Clinical Practices, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Science and Research, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Research, Regulatory Compliance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      462 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Columbia University

      Supporting Veteran Success in Higher Education

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Student Support and Services, Academic Advising, Student Engagement, School Counseling, Diversity Awareness, Disabilities, Cultural Sensitivity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Colorado System

      What is Palliative Care?

      Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Advocacy, Active Listening, Compassion, Communication, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Care Coordination, Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      294 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Prepare for the EMT Certification Test

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Education And Counseling, Basic Patient Care, Care Management, Clinical Assessment, Triage, Emergency Response

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Chile

      Seguimiento de casos y contactos COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Infection Control, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Case Management, Healthcare Ethics, Infectious Diseases, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Health Systems, Rapport Building, Medical History Documentation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diagnostic Tests

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      701 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      AIDS: Fear and Hope

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Health Disparities, Health Education, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Community Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      425 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      常见慢性病的健康管理

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Cardiology, Blood Pressure, Geriatrics, Home Health Care, Preventative Care, Care Management, Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Medication Therapy Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Pain Management, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Public Policies, Preventative Care, Primary Care, Public Health, Pharmacology, Rehabilitation, Patient Safety, Mental and Behavioral Health, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions: The George Washington University
    • Applying to College 101: University of Pennsylvania
    • Guided Imagery: University of Minnesota
    • Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy : Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices: University of Minnesota
    • Supporting Veteran Success in Higher Education: Columbia University
    • What is Palliative Care?: University of Colorado System
    • Prepare for the EMT Certification Test: University of Colorado System
    • Seguimiento de casos y contactos COVID-19: Universidad de Chile
    • AIDS: Fear and Hope: University of Michigan

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