Caregiver Support Courses and Certifications

Caring for the Cancer Caregiver - Resources, Support, and Mental Well-being

115 ratings

Explore resources, manage fatigue, and support mental well-being as a cancer caregiver with expert insights from medical professionals and experienced caregivers.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

WVCTSI Project ECHO

Caregiver Support in Psychiatry

36 ratings

Explore strategies for supporting caregivers, addressing their unique challenges, and promoting their well-being in the context of psychiatric care.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TheIRETAchannel

Supporting Families of Youth and Young Adults with Substance Use Disorders

1 rating

Learn strategies to support families of youth with substance use disorders, including understanding addiction's impact, engaging families in recovery, and accessing resources.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

MassGeneralHospital

Caring for Yourself While Caring for Someone with Cancer

1 rating

Learn practical strategies and emotional support techniques for cancer caregivers, focusing on stress management, self-care practices, and accessing valuable resources to maintain wellbeing while supporting loved ones.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Cuidar con confianza a pacientes con condiciones crónicas

Desarrolla habilidades para cuidar con confianza a familiares con condiciones crónicas como cáncer, enfermedades neurodegenerativas y trastornos mentales, integrando bienestar del cuidador y cuidado centrado en la persona.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Credential

Palliative Care Always

165 ratings at Coursera

Develop primary palliative care skills to improve quality of life for patients with serious illnesses. Learn symptom management, goal-setting, and effective communication for diverse patient needs.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Supporting Families and Caregivers

45 ratings at Coursera

This course takes a deep dive into the challenges families and friends of a patient with serious illness face and how you can care for and support them as a provider, social worker or family friend.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Credential

Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

507 ratings at Coursera

Aprenda a brindar apoyo integral a personas con enfermedades graves, abordando el sufrimiento físico, psicológico, social y espiritual para mejorar su calidad de vida más allá del cuidado de hospicio.

• Coursera
• 8 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 5 courses

Telehealth: Neurologic Assessment

Discover practical strategies for conducting effective neurological assessments through telehealth, including virtual exam techniques and patient safety considerations.

• Coursera
• 2 hours 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Cartography : mapping the bereavement experience

This course offers a tool designed to identify bereaved individuals who are experiencing greater difficulties than usual, while also highlighting the resources that can be drawn upon to provide them with appropriate support.

• edX
• 4 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Stanford Medcast Episode 17: Hidden and Here Miniseries Part 2

Explores COVID-19's impact on caregivers through an interview with Dr. Peter Poullos, discussing challenges faced by caregivers and strategies for better engagement with them.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Caregiving Seminar - Getting Help in Caring for Your Loved One

5 ratings

Explore strategies for seeking assistance and support in caregiving responsibilities, focusing on caregiver well-being and addressing common challenges and solutions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TED

The Caregiver Crisis: Innovations to Support 44 Million Caregivers

1 rating

Explore innovations to support the 44 million caregivers facing challenges with limited resources and training in this thought-provoking discussion on the growing caregiver crisis.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

This Wasn't the Plan - Riding the Emotional Rollercoaster of Caregiving

2 ratings

Explore the emotional challenges of caregiving, learn coping strategies, and discover resources to support your well-being in this insightful seminar on navigating unexpected caregiving responsibilities.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

On Demand | Demystifying Palliative Care

Explore the differences between palliative and hospice care, learn about interprofessional teams, and discover the benefits of early palliative care integration for patients with serious illnesses.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate