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    • M

      Michigan State University

      Reign of Pain

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Empathy, Mental Health, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Patient Education and Support, Mindfulness, Mental Health Therapies, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      The Science of Well-Being for Parents

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Care, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Child Development, Positive Behavior Support, Resilience, Mental Health

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Generative AI in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Artificial Intelligence, Regulatory Compliance, Medical Science and Research, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Health Informatics, Treatment Planning, Patient Evaluation, Medical Imaging, Natural Language Processing, Decision Support Systems, Information Privacy, Data Security

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Medical Administrative Assistants and the Healthcare Team

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Records, Medical Office Procedures, Health Information Management, Patient Coordination, Patient Registration, Care Coordination, Practice Management Software, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Privacy, Emergency Response, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Healthcare Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Resource Utilization, Health Care Administration, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cash Flows, Resource Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Accounts Receivable, Performance Improvement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Healthcare Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Data Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Automation, Health Care Administration, Health Informatics, Health Administration, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Innovation, Health Technology, ChatGPT, Emerging Technologies, Healthcare Ethics, Decision Support Systems

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Toronto

      The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Community Health, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Caregiving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      568 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      生命安全与救援Life Safety and Rescue

      Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Accident Prevention, Risk Management, Injury Prevention, First Aid, Fire And Life Safety, Safety Training, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Patient Safety, Self-Discipline, Resourcefulness, Adaptability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Minnesota

      Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Patient Referral, Compassion, Health Assessment, Patient Treatment, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Stress Management, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Professionalism, Medical Science and Research, Mental Health Therapies, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      225 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Duke University

      Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool

      Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Stress Management, Resilience, First Aid, Crisis Intervention, Patient Safety, Community Mental Health Services, Personal Development, Mental Health, Growth Mindedness, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Communication

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado System

      Guidance to Keep Newborn Babies Safe and Healthy

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Working With Children, Child Development, Patient Safety, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Assurance, Accident Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Caregiving, Stress Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      221 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      Stanford University

      Cooking for Busy Healthy People

      Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Resourcefulness, Food and Beverage, Food Safety and Sanitation, Adaptability, Creativity, Planning, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      148 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Reign of Pain: Michigan State University
    • The Science of Well-Being for Parents: Yale University
    • Introduction to Generative AI in Healthcare : Coursera Instructor Network
    • Medical Administrative Assistants and the Healthcare Team: MedCerts
    • Introduction to Healthcare Accounting: University of Michigan
    • GenAI for Healthcare Automation: Coursera Instructor Network
    • The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness: University of Toronto
    • 生命安全与救援Life Safety and Rescue: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare: University of Minnesota
    • Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool: Duke University

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