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      Johns Hopkins University

      Understanding Prostate Cancer

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Tests, Oncology, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Surgery, Care Management, Clinical Trials, Risk Analysis, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Imaging

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

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      University of Colorado System

      Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

      Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Psychiatric Assessments, Stress Management, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental Status Examination, Geriatrics, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Pharmacology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Expanding SEL

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, Social Justice, Social Skills, Behavior Management, Empathy, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, School Counseling, Compassion, Working With Children, Relationship Building, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

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      Vanderbilt University

      Faster Together, Enhancing the Recruitment of Marginalized Communities in Clinical Trials

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Informed Consent, Clinical Research, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Outreach, Clinical Trials, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Clinical Research Ethics, Research, Healthcare Ethics, Diversity Awareness, Community Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Rapport Building, Patient Referral, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos

      Skills you'll gain: Family Planning, Gynecology, Patient Education And Counseling, Maternal Health, Contraindication, Oncology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Preventative Care, Endocrinology, Health Education, Pharmacology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      223 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Palliative Care Always Capstone Course

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Caregiving, Patient-centered Care, Compassion, Patient Advocacy, Pain Management, Telehealth, Family Support, Stress Management, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Community Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Empathy, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 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
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Council on Exercise

      Intro to Personal Training: A Career Starter Course

      Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Sales Strategy, Exercise Science, Sales, Goal Setting, Health And Wellness Coaching, Customer Retention, Sales Prospecting, Smart Goals, Nutrition and Diet, Customer Acquisition Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Workplace inclusivity, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Communication, Safety Training, Kinesiology, Active Listening, Health Education, Injury Prevention

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Competencias en Telesalud para el profesional de la salud

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Communication, Health Technology, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Privacy, Health Care, Patient-centered Care, Telecommunications, Health Informatics, Health Administration, Chronic Diseases, Data Security

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Español básico para atención médica

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Medical Prescription, Grammar

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Compromiso del paciente: resultados clínicos satisfactorios

      Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Clinical Leadership, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Care Management, Health Care, Clinical Practices, Preventative Care, Health Care Administration, Care Coordination, Health Education, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Disparities, Professionalism, Science and Research, Clinical Research, Collaboration, Health Promotion

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Transitions in Care from Survivorship to Hospice

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Pain Management, Patient Communication, Care Management, Oncology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Dignity in Care, Long Term Care, Family Support, Mental Health

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Understanding Prostate Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
    • Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
    • Expanding SEL: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Faster Together, Enhancing the Recruitment of Marginalized Communities in Clinical Trials: Vanderbilt University
    • Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Palliative Care Always Capstone Course: Stanford University
    • Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives: University of Michigan
    • Intro to Personal Training: A Career Starter Course: American Council on Exercise
    • Competencias en Telesalud para el profesional de la salud: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Español básico para atención médica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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