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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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    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Cardiopulmonary Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Telemetry, Teamwork, Collaboration, Clinical Assessment, Vital Signs, Patient Education and Support, Health Technology, Patient Preparation, Health Informatics, Pulmonology, Patient Treatment, Health Care, Health Systems, Telecommunications, Patient Evaluation, Care Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Communication

    4.9 stars, 46 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (46) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Neurologic Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Telehealth, Patient Evaluation, Teamwork, Collaboration, Clinical Assessment, Vital Signs, Health Technology, Patient Preparation, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Safety, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, End User Training and Support, Health Care, Health Systems, Telecommunications, Care Management, Communication

    4.9 stars, 42 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (42) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Medical Spanish for Healthcare Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Spanish Language, Language Competency, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Patient Observation, Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Language Learning, Patient Assistance, Active Listening

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of Minnesota

    Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Meditation & Breathwork, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Pain Management, Patient Referral, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication, Stress Management, Mental Health

    4.8 stars, 238 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (238) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Lund University

    AI Applications for Mental Health and Clinical Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Psychology, Precision Medicine, Psychotherapy, Patient Evaluation, Large Language Modeling, Psychological Evaluations, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, AI Personalization, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Treatment Planning, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, AI Integrations, Data Collection, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    MedCerts

    Patient-Centered Care Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Basic Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Direct Patient Care, Medical Assistance, Patient Education and Support, Clinical Nutrition, Health Assessment, Patient Observation, Health And Wellness Coaching, Medical History Documentation

    5 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Prenatal Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Nutrition Counseling, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation

    4.8 stars, 3.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (3.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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    Peking University

    Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理)

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Process, Perioperative Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Care, Nursing Management, Health Assessment, Nursing, Oncology, Clinical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology

    4.7 stars, 34 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (34) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Health And Wellness Coaching, Nutrition Care Plans, Nutritional Assessment, Coaching

    4.6 stars, 86 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (86) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Diálisis peritoneal

    Skills you'll gain: Dialysis, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Education and Support, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Home Health Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Care, Nutrition and Diet

    4.9 stars, 1.1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (1.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    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 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    Patient Communication and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Communication Strategies, Communication, Empathy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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