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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

      Palliative Care Always

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Psychosocial Assessments, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Compassion, Nursing Care, Care Management, Care Coordination, Patient Treatment, Oncology, Patient Evaluation, Primary Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Telehealth, Cultural Sensitivity, Nursing Practices, Interpersonal Communications, Home Health Care, Stress Management

      4.7
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      147 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      MedCerts

      Nursing Assistant Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Assistance, Healthcare Ethics, Direct Patient Care, Caregiving, Toileting, Patient Education and Support, Medical Privacy, Oral Hygiene, Home Health Care, Nursing Homes, Personal Care, Care Coordination, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Geriatrics, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Medical Terminology II

      Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Medical Terminology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Medical Records, Health Informatics, Anatomy, Pathology, Pharmacology

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      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

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      Rice University

      Medical Terminology III

      Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Medical Terminology, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Gynecology, Urology, Anatomy, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      150 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Recruitment & Trial

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Healthcare Ethics, Record Keeping, Patient Education And Counseling, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Safety

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      153 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Generative AI for Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Health Technology, Health Informatics, Deep Learning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      228 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Essentials of Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Cultural Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communications, Compassion, Care Management, 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

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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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Palliative Care Always: Stanford University
    • International Women's Health and Human Rights: Stanford University
    • Nursing Assistant Essentials: MedCerts
    • Medical Terminology II: Rice University
    • Transgender Medicine for General Medical Providers: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Medical Terminology III: Rice University
    • Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Recruitment & Trial: Novartis
    • Generative AI for Healthcare: Google Cloud
    • The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • El rol docente del médico residente: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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