Geriatric Care Courses

Innovation in health and social care practice

5 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Innovation in health and social care practice, focuses on how digital technology and innovation changes the expectations and job roles for health and social care practitioners. ...

• OpenLearn
• 4 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Social care in the community

21 ratings at OpenLearn

Social care involves the challenge of supporting people who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to function without assistance or supervision. This free course, Social care in the community, ...

• OpenLearn
• 3 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Approaching leadership with care

4 ratings at OpenLearn

Explore empathy, compassion, and understanding in leadership. Define your style, cultivate care, and enhance skills to become an effective, empathetic leader.

• OpenLearn
• 5 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Oral Health Care for Autistic Children

Make a difference in the oral health care of autistic children and bring a happy smile with positive behavioural management and minimally clinical intervention.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Glaucoma for the General Ophthalmologist: Long Term Care

5 ratings at edX

This course will explore a quick revision of the long-term monitoring of glaucoma patients who had glaucoma interventions. Learners will also be taught the vision rehabilitation and ways to manage patients with low vision.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Artful Medicine: Art’s Power to Enrich Patient Care

Discover how the medical community harnesses the power of art and empathy to improve patient care.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 2-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations

138 ratings at Coursera

Explore healthcare delivery models, from consumerism to wellness, and design a patient-centered system. Gain insights into improving healthcare through innovative approaches and real-world examples.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Rutgers MBS: Introduction to Personal Care Science

Discover the science behind cosmetics and personal care products, from formulation to manufacturing. Learn product development, testing methods, regulations, and career opportunities while conducting hands-on experiments at home.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Mental Health, Mindfulness, and Self-Care

7 ratings at edX

Learn mindfulness and self-care techniques from University of Cape Town (UCT) experts, to empower yourself and others in prioritizing mental health and overcoming stigma.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Medical Care Epidemiology: Patterns, Performance, and Variation

Explore epidemiological methods to analyze healthcare delivery patterns, unwarranted variation, and system performance across regions and providers for improved quality and equity.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 1-2 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Foundations of Epidemiology of Medical Care

Discover how population-based data reveals healthcare disparities and learn to analyze geographic variation in medical care delivery to improve health system performance.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 1-2 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Epidemiology and the Science of Health Care Variation

Explore how healthcare resource distribution affects patient outcomes and system performance, examining capacity variations and their impact on care quality across different regions.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 1-2 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Copenhagen;  Copenhagen Business School

Business Models for Innovative Care for Older People

232 ratings at Coursera

Explore innovative care models for aging populations, covering diabetes, rehabilitation, business strategies, and digital health design. Gain interdisciplinary insights for developing viable solutions in active aging and healthy living.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care: From alternative to integrative

92 ratings at Coursera

Explore integrative oncology and traditional herbal medicine in cancer care. Learn evidence-based approaches, communication skills, and cultural perspectives to design patient-tailored treatment programs.

• Coursera
• 23 hours 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Credential

Introduction to Stroke Care

Comprehensive overview of stroke care, covering anatomy, causes, recovery, and rehabilitation. Ideal for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and survivors seeking to understand and optimize the recovery journey.

• edX
• 16 weeks, 2-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• $308.00