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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 Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Geriatrics, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Stress Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      412 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      94 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado System

      What is Palliative Care?

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Active Listening, Compassion, Communication, Patient Evaluation, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Interpersonal Communications, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      294 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New
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      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Healthcare Delivery for Medical Practice Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Practice Management, Case Management, Care Coordination, Budget Management, Public Health, Primary Care, Patient Flow, Preventative Care, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Financial Management, Revenue Forecasting, Regulatory Compliance, Expense Management, Needs Assessment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universitat de Barcelona

      Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Care, Intensive Care Medicine, Patient Evaluation, Emergency and Intensive Care, Respiratory Care, Anesthesiology, Pulmonology, Nursing Care, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Patient Treatment, Pharmacology, Healthcare Ethics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      200 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • S

      Stanford University

      Formation COVID-19 pour personnels de santé

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Telehealth, Critical Care, Respiratory Therapy, Patient Treatment, Emergency and Intensive Care, Infection Control, Medical Ultrasonography, Medication Administration, Patient Evaluation, Infectious Diseases, Vital Signs

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Transgender Medicine for General Medical Providers

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Health, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Surgery, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Pharmacotherapy, General Medicine, Medical Prescription, Gynecology, Urology, Mental Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      264 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Infection Control, Emergency Response, Safety Assurance, Laboratory Testing, Mental Health, Community Health, Public Health, Interpersonal Communications, Infectious Diseases, Policy Development, Education and Training

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      268 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New
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      C

      Cinematic Health

      Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations

      Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Cultural Responsiveness, Caregiving, Mental Health, Professionalism, Active Listening, Social Skills, Patient Education and Support, Nursing Care, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Compassion, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Behavioral Health, Health Technology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Care, Chronic Diseases, Health Assessment, Care Management, Telehealth, Program Evaluation

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Emergency Response, Nursing Homes, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Safety and Security, Community Health, Geriatrics, Mental Health, Risk Management, Education and Training, Interpersonal Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      154 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      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
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      491 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research: University of Colorado Boulder
    • What is Palliative Care?: University of Colorado System
    • Healthcare Delivery for Medical Practice Managers: Johns Hopkins University
    • Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Formation COVID-19 pour personnels de santé: Stanford University
    • Transgender Medicine for General Medical Providers: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
    • Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations: Cinematic Health
    • Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour: Universiteit Leiden

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