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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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      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

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      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

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      Universidad Nacional de Colombia

      Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas

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

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      Cinematic Health

      Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Hospice, Caregiving, Vital Signs, Nursing Homes, Home Health Care, Chronic Diseases, Long Term Care, Nursing Care, Infection Control, Cardiology, Direct Patient Care, Geriatrics, Personal Care, Patient Education and Support, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Nutrition and Diet, Patient Safety, Behavior Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environment and Resource Management, Health Systems, Public Health, International Relations, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Care, Socioeconomics, Governance, Medical Science and Research, Political Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

      4.5
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease

      Skills you'll gain: Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Dental Care, Dentistry, Cardiology, General Medicine, Medical Terminology, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Anatomy, Pharmacology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      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

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      MedCerts

      Patient-Centered Care Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Treatment, Medical History Documentation, Medical Privacy, Medical Records

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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

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      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

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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care

      Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Care Coordination, Patient Evaluation, Oncology, Health Assessment, Patient Referral, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Mental Health

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research

      Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Public Health, Health Policy, Preventative Care, Medical Science and Research, Health Care, Epidemiology, Geriatrics, Research, General Science and Research, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Risk Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Data Collection, Personal Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Essentials of Palliative Care: Stanford University
    • Learning to be caregivers for people with chronic conditions: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    • Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    • Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care: Cinematic Health
    • Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview: University of Geneva
    • The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease: University of Pennsylvania
    • The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Patient-Centered Care Essentials: MedCerts
    • El rol docente del médico residente: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • International Women's Health and Human Rights: Stanford University

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