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Counseling Courses

Counseling courses can help you learn active listening, empathy, conflict resolution, and effective communication techniques. You can build skills in assessing client needs, developing treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions. Many courses introduce tools such as cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques, motivational interviewing strategies, and assessment instruments that enhance your ability to support clients in various settings.

Popular Counseling Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI Wellness: Prompt, Evaluate, Thrive

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Health And Wellness Coaching, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, Patient Education And Counseling, Technical Documentation, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Telehealth: Cardiopulmonary Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Telemetry, Health Technology, Patient Preparation, Patient Education and Support, Clinical Assessment, Health Informatics, Patient Observation, Pulmonology, Clinical Monitoring, Health Care, Cardiology, Telecommunications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Mindful Eating

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Habit Formation, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Mental Health

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Telehealth: Musculoskeletal Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Orthopedics, Health Technology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Referral, Human Musculoskeletal System

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Syringes, Compounding Medications, & Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacy Operations, Patient-centered Care, Medication Administration, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Health And Safety Standards

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Vagus Nerve Function & Therapeutic Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Neurology, Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Pain Management, Exercise Therapy, Clinical Assessment, Meditation & Breathwork, Anatomy, Respiration, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Physiology, Athletic Training, Stress Management, Mental Health Therapies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Immersify

    Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education and Support, Patient Evaluation, Direct Patient Care, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Communication, Clinical Experience, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Family Spirit Nurture

    Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Child Health, Nutrition Education, Maternal Health, Motivational Interviewing, Nutrition Counseling, Postpartum Care, Caregiving, Mental Health, Family Support, Stress Management, Health Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Health, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Recuperación Optimizada en Cirugía Colorrectal

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Room (OR), Perioperative Care, Patient Preparation, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Discharges, Anesthesiology, Pre-Anesthetic Assessment, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Medical Surgical Nursing, Surgery, Rehabilitation, Discharge Planning, Patient Flow, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education and Support, Injury Prevention, Value-Based Care, General Surgery, Clinical Nutrition, Care Management

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Medical Spanish for Healthcare Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Oral and Dental Care, Spanish Language, Dental Instruments, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Hospital Experience, Patient-centered Care, Health Assessment, Health Care, Language Competency, Vital Signs, Patient Observation, Clinical Practices, Language Learning, Patient Assistance, Treatment Planning, Active Listening, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Sports Massage Principles for Performance and Recovery

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Patient Evaluation, Rehabilitation, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning, Exercise Therapy, Manual Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Pain Management, Patient Treatment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Peking University

    Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Nursing Process, Perioperative Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Care, Nursing Management, Nursing, Oncology, Clinical Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Pathology, Patient Treatment, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Epidemiology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • GenAI Wellness: Prompt, Evaluate, Thrive: Coursera
  • Telehealth: Cardiopulmonary Assessment: Duke University
  • Mindful Eating: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Telehealth: Musculoskeletal Assessment: Duke University
  • Pharmacy Syringes, Compounding Medications, & Communication: MedCerts
  • Vagus Nerve Function & Therapeutic Applications: Niel Asher Education
  • Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments: Immersify
  • Family Spirit Nurture: Johns Hopkins University
  • Recuperación Optimizada en Cirugía Colorrectal: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Medical Spanish for Healthcare Professionals: Universidades Anáhuac

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