Geriatric Care Courses

Early Childhood Care and Education

737 ratings

The course is targeted for people who intend to start a new preschool/playschool/day-care, or upgrade an existing preschool, or to take up a career as a teacher in preschool, or to improve admission counseling skills or to be trained on the various eleme…

• Swayam
• 15 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

• Best of All Time

Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education

33 ratings

This course is about caring for and educating children (and youth) with severe to profound intellectual disability.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Palliative Care for Patients with Heart and Lung Disease

14 ratings

Explore palliative care for heart and lung disease patients, focusing on improving quality of life, managing symptoms, and navigating complex medical decisions.

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

Advances in Lung Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis from Stanford Health Care

9 ratings

Expertos de Stanford discuten cambios demográficos, factores de riesgo, síntomas y avances en diagnóstico y tratamiento del cáncer de pulmón, incluyendo cirugía, radioterapia e inmunoterapia.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Policies and Politics of the US Health Care System - Part 1

3 ratings

Explore the complex interplay between healthcare policies and political systems in the US, examining state-level dynamics, federalism, and international perspectives to understand impacts on citizens and patients.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Career Certificate

Palliative Care Always

167 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

Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care

116 ratings at Coursera

Practical guidance for primary care physicians on managing cancer survivors' complex needs, featuring patient stories, clinical tools, and strategies for comprehensive post-cancer care.

• Coursera
• 2 hours 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Essentials of Palliative Care

101 ratings at Coursera

Palliative care can help ease suffering and improve wellbeing in people living with serious illnesses such as cancer. Palliative Care Always is an online, case-based course for health care practitioners who work in cancer care.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Palliative Care Always Capstone Course

35 ratings at Coursera

Develop skills to advocate for palliative care, promote wellness, enhance virtual communication, and provide psychosocial support in end-of-life care settings.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Symptom Management in Palliative Care

36 ratings at Coursera

Learn to assess and manage physical and psychological symptoms in palliative care, including pain, nausea, fatigue, and distress. Develop skills for effective symptom screening and treatment to improve patient quality of life.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Transitions in Care from Survivorship to Hospice

27 ratings at Coursera

Explore transitions in palliative care, from survivorship to hospice. Learn to create care plans, provide spiritual support, and navigate end-of-life discussions with patients and families.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Artificial Intelligence and Health Care Webinar (RECORDED)

5 ratings

Explore AI's impact on healthcare: opportunities, challenges, and implications. Gain insights from NAM and GAO publications on AI solutions, development best practices, and policy considerations.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Skin Care During Cancer Therapy - Sun Protection and Moisturizing

4 ratings

Learn essential strategies for managing skin changes during cancer therapy, focusing on sun protection and moisturizing techniques to maintain skin health and comfort.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Managing Chronic Conditions: Medications, Health Behaviors, and Self-Care

4 ratings

Comprehensive strategies for managing chronic conditions, combining medical care with lifestyle changes. Learn to set health goals and thrive despite ongoing health challenges.

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

Using Electronic Health Records for Better Care

3 ratings

Explore methods to transform patient data into actionable insights, enhancing drug safety monitoring, identifying interactions, and generating evidence-based practices for improved healthcare outcomes.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course