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    Study geriatrics for understanding aging and elderly care. Learn about geriatric medicine, aging processes, and healthcare strategies for older adults.

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      The State University of New York

      Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

      Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Home Health Care, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Caregiving, Working With Children, Disabilities, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pediatrics, Patient Education And Counseling, Social Skills, Personal Care, Patient Safety

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      635 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Stanford University

      Essentials of Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Psychosocial Assessments, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Sensitivity, Care Management, Nursing and Patient Care, Communication, Empathy, Active Listening, Stress Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Nacional de Colombia

      Learning to be caregivers for people with chronic conditions

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Care Management, Home Health Care, Long Term Care, Patient Education and Support, Empathy, Critical Thinking, Stress Management, Problem Solving, Chronic Diseases, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      El rol docente del médico residente

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Clinical Supervision, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Leadership, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Train The Trainer, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Communication, Learning Strategies, Organizational Skills

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      221 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Psicología de la salud

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Chronic Diseases, Psychology, Patient Education and Support, Stress Management, Neurology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of California, Santa Cruz

      The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Medical History Documentation, Ancient History, World History, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI for Medical Diagnosis

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Medical Imaging, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Medical Science and Research, Machine Learning, Radiology, Artificial Neural Networks, Probability & Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Glasgow

      Generative AI for Healthcare Students and Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Predictive Modeling, Healthcare Ethics, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Health Care, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Health Informatics, Medical Imaging, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Radiology, Bayesian Statistics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      Stanford University

      International Women's Health and Human Rights

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Maternal Health, Community Health, Child Health, Health Equity, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Human Services, Advocacy, Education and Training, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Geriatrics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics, Health Policy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      The George Washington University

      Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Experience, Patient Education And Counseling, Virtual Environment, Medical Equipment and Technology, Nursing, Health Technology, Business Planning, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Technical Communication, System Implementation, Education Software and Technology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Peking University

      Caring for Patients with Neurological Diseases(神经系统疾病病人的护理)

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Nursing Care, Rehabilitation, Nursing, Chronic Diseases, Anatomy, Geriatrics, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education and Support, Pathology

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践)

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Nursing Care, Nursing, Nursing Management, Nursing Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Community Health

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Foundations for Assisting in Home Care: The State University of New York
    • Essentials of Palliative Care: Stanford University
    • Learning to be caregivers for people with chronic conditions: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    • El rol docente del médico residente: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Psicología de la salud: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • AI for Medical Diagnosis: DeepLearning.AI
    • Generative AI for Healthcare Students and Professionals: University of Glasgow
    • International Women's Health and Human Rights: Stanford University
    • Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions: The George Washington University

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