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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

    Mental Health Overview, Theories, and Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Healthcare Ethics, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Information Management, Mental Health Counseling, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Psychology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Bloodborne Pathogens, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Primary Care, Health Disparities, Patient Education and Support, Medication Therapy Management, Medical Prescription, Health Equity, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Community Health, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    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

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    Immersify

    Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Patient Assistance, 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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    La telesalud y telemedicina enfocadas a la atención en salud

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Communication, Chronic Diseases, Health Technology, Medical Telemetry, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Education and Support, Patient-centered Care, Care Management, Health Assessment, Medical Privacy, Healthcare Ethics, Health Administration, Health Care, Care Coordination, Medical Equipment and Technology, Technology Solutions, Clinical Monitoring, Health Informatics, Patient Treatment

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Niel Asher Education

    Essentials of Acupuncture: Theory & Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Preparation, Preventative Care, Sterile Procedure, Healthcare Ethics, Physical Therapy, Clinical Assessment, Medication Therapy Management, Human Musculoskeletal System, Athletic Training, Anatomy, Patient Observation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lecturio

    Psychology and Sociology

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Health Disparities, Nursing and Patient Care, Social Sciences, Stress Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Psychology, Sociology, Intercultural Competence, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Culture, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Human Learning, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Demography, Neurology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    Coursera

    Front Desk to Discharge: Clinical Operations Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Medical Office Procedures, Time Management, Patient Communication, Patient Flow, Patient Education And Counseling, Record Keeping, Patient Coordination, Health Care Administration, Medical Records, Care Coordination, Scheduling, Emergency Response, Triage, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Clinical Documentation, Patient Safety, Active Listening

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Mental Health Overview, Theories, and Disorders: MedCerts
  • PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients: Johns Hopkins University
  • Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理): Peking University
  • Recuperación Optimizada en Cirugía Colorrectal: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • GenAI Wellness: Prompt, Evaluate, Thrive: Coursera
  • Mindful Eating: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments: Immersify
  • La telesalud y telemedicina enfocadas a la atención en salud: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Essentials of Acupuncture: Theory & Practice: Niel Asher Education
  • Psychology and Sociology: Lecturio

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