Geriatric Care Courses

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Palliative Care Always

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
• 26 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Health Information Systems to Improve Quality of Care in Resource-Poor Settings

Explore innovative health information systems for developing countries, focusing on improving outcomes, strengthening infrastructure, and fostering collaboration. Learn from experts about challenges and solutions in resource-poor settings.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Health for All Through Primary Health Care

266 ratings at Coursera

Explore the principles and implementation of primary health care for achieving global Health for All, featuring real-world examples and innovative community-based approaches.

• Coursera
• 11 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Mary Greeley Medical Center

Integrating Psycho-Oncology in Cancer Care: Updates and Best Practices

10 reviews

Explore psycho-oncology integration in cancer care, covering psychosocial factors, pain management, therapy options, and distress screening to enhance patient support and treatment outcomes.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Economics of Health Care Delivery

669 ratings at Coursera

Explore key components and economics of health care delivery, including providers, insurance, and pricing strategies. Gain insights into the complex structure of the health care system and its economic principles.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Rationing Care

Explore ethical frameworks for healthcare resource allocation, focusing on equality, prioritizing the worst-off, maximizing benefits, and promoting social usefulness.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Re-Imagining Emergency Department Care for Substance Use Disorders

Evidence-based recommendations for caring for Emergency Department patients with substance abuse issues, focusing on improving treatment approaches and patient outcomes.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Service Transformed: Lessons in U.S. Veteran Centered Care

17 ratings at Coursera

Explore veteran-centered healthcare, focusing on cultural competence, empathy, and addressing unique needs of U.S. veterans. Gain skills to improve care delivery across various healthcare settings.

• Coursera
• 1 day 1 hour 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Life 101: Mental and Physical Self-Care

237 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive guide to mental and physical well-being, covering stress management, nutrition, mindfulness, exercise, sleep, and more. Practical methods for adopting a healthy lifestyle.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

536 ratings at Coursera

This course is intended as a self-study course for those interested in exploring a career as a Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide.

• Coursera
• 3 days 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections

21 ratings at Coursera

Explore point-of-care testing for STIs, covering diagnosis methods, clinical perspectives, and regulatory aspects. Gain insights from experts on improving patient care and treatment outcomes.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The scope of this online course is to give you the knowledge needed to make a difference in an emergency trauma situation—all at your own learning pace.

• EdCast
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Global Quality Maternal and Newborn Care

224 ratings at Coursera

Explore evidence-based strategies for enhancing maternal and newborn health globally, focusing on the midwifery model of care and its potential to improve outcomes across diverse healthcare settings.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Mating Systems and Parental Care in Evolution and Ecology - Lecture 34

Explore diverse mating systems and parental care strategies across species, examining environmental and behavioral factors influencing reproduction and offspring protection in evolutionary biology.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ON DEMAND: The GI Hospitalist Model: Addressing the Needs of Hospital-Based Care

Explore the emerging GI hospitalist model, its benefits for inpatient care, and strategies for implementing this approach to improve hospital-based gastroenterology practice.

• Independent
• 4-5 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate