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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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      Rice University

      Medical Terminology

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Medical History Documentation, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Medical Records, Health Informatics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Orthopedics, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Gynecology, Urology, Anatomy, Electronic Medical Record, Pathology, Pharmacology, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Communication

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      MedCerts

      Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Nutrition Education, Infection Control, Pathology, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Geriatrics, Laboratory Testing, Electocardiography, Anatomy, Pediatrics, Patient Evaluation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Health Assessment, Sanitation, Nursing and Patient Care

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 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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      University of Michigan

      Anatomy

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Respiration, Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Orthopedics, Neurology, Urology, Kinesiology, Medical Imaging, Vital Signs, General Medicine, Biology, Medical Terminology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Nursing Process, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Patient Safety, Care Management, Nursing Practices, Communication, Infection Control, Acute Care, Prioritization, Collaboration, Project Documentation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Healthcare Law

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Systems, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Primary Care, Health Care Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicare, Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Compliance Management, Health Disparities, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Health Equity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      561 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      MedCerts

      Mental Health Care Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Medical Privacy, Child Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Mental Health Therapies, Professionalism, Professional Development, Pediatrics, Time Management, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Teamwork, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      811 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Patient Care Coordinators and Case Management

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Patient Coordination, Practice Management Software, Care Coordination, Case Management, Health Technology, Technology Roadmaps, Health Care Administration, Prompt Engineering, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Change Control, Business Process Automation, Software As A Service, Decision Making

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pulmonology, Pathology, Cardiology, Medical Records, Neurology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Urology, Gynecology, Anatomy, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Respiration, Orthopedics, Vital Signs, Electocardiography, Biology, Laboratory Testing, Medical Billing and Coding, Health Information Management, Physical Therapy

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      222 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Cuidado de heridas en el ámbito hospitalario

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Medical Surgical Nursing, Medical History Documentation, Health Assessment, Trauma Care, Patient Positioning, Cleanliness, Direct Patient Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Care, Care Management, Clinical Nursing, Infection Control, Surgery, Chronic Diseases, Anatomy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Active Listening, Compassion, Caregiving, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Treatment, Psychosocial Assessments, Stress Management, Chronic Diseases, Patient Safety, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      483 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Medical Terminology: Rice University
    • Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Nursing Assistant Essentials: MedCerts
    • Anatomy: University of Michigan
    • Generative AI for Healthcare: Google Cloud
    • Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Healthcare Law: University of Pennsylvania
    • Mental Health Care Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • GenAI for Patient Care Coordinators and Case Management: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology Fundamentals: MedCerts

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