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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


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    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

  • 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

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Health Promotion, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Equity, Nutrition Education, Community Health, Postpartum Care, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Infant Care, Family Support, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Surveys, Educational Materials, Environmental Issue, Peer Review

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    Coaching and Training Women

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Kinesiology, Coaching, Exercise Science, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Education And Counseling, Empowerment, Human Musculoskeletal System, Physiology, Mental Health, Diversity Awareness, Empathy, Anatomy, Endocrinology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Lecturio

    Cardiovascular Disorders: Medical-Surgical Nursing

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiac Surgery, Chronic Diseases, Patient Education And Counseling, Cardiology, Medical Surgical Nursing, Care Management, Cardiac Stress Testing, Electocardiography, Nursing, Patient Evaluation, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Care Coordination, Patient Education and Support, Nursing Care, Nursing Practices, Echocardiography, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Perioperative Care, Diagnostic Tests, Hemodynamics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Molecular Tumor Board 2021-22

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Patient Education And Counseling, Treatment Planning, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Practices, Immunology

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Embajador de la Vacuna COVID: Cómo Hablar con los Padres

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Parent Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Education and Support, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pediatrics, Preventative Care, Advocacy, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Persuasive Communication, Drug Development, Medical Science and Research, Research, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Discussion Facilitation, Child Health

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Essentials of Acupuncture: Theory & Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Cleanliness, Pathology, Hand Hygiene, Manual Therapy, Clinical Assessment, Healthcare Ethics, Anatomy, Physical Therapy, Health Assessment, Preventative Care, Athletic Training, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Medication Therapy Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The George Washington University

    Vaccine Law and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Equity, Informed Consent, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Regulatory Compliance, Public Health, Health Policy, Personal Injury Law, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Intellectual Property, Infectious Diseases, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Affairs, Emergency Response

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Climate and Health for Healthcare Professions

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Advocacy, Social Determinants Of Health, Environmental Science, Health Education, Community Health, Health Care, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Organizing, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Systems, Clinical Leadership, Leadership Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Aspectos conceptuales y operativos de la Telesalud

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Technology, Patient Education and Support, Health Care, Patient Treatment, Education Software and Technology, Patient-centered Care, Digital pedagogy, Remote Access Systems, Virtual Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Starweaver

    AI-Driven Electronic Health Records & Data Management

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Electronic Medical Record System, Responsible AI, Revenue Cycle Management, No-Code Development, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Billing and Coding, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Patient Education and Support, Health Informatics, AI Integrations, AI Personalization, Health Technology, Generative AI, Business Process Automation, Risking, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Smart Goals

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Pharmacy Syringes, Compounding Medications, & Communication: MedCerts
  • Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments: Immersify
  • Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives: University of Michigan
  • Coaching and Training Women: American Council on Exercise
  • Cardiovascular Disorders: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Lecturio
  • Molecular Tumor Board 2021-22 : Universitat de Barcelona
  • Embajador de la Vacuna COVID: Cómo Hablar con los Padres: Johns Hopkins University
  • Essentials of Acupuncture: Theory & Practice: Niel Asher Education
  • Vaccine Law and Policy: The George Washington University
  • Climate and Health for Healthcare Professions: Duke University

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