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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Caregiving, Psychosocial Assessments, Geriatrics, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Patient-centered Care, Treatment Planning, Stress Management, Neurology, Health Policy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Physiology, Pathology

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

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  • T

    The State University of New York

    Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

    Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Home Health Care, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Caregiving, Working With Children, Meal Planning And Preparation, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Communication, Disabilities, Gerontology, Diversity Awareness, Basic Patient Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pediatrics, Long Term Care, Family Support

    ★ 4.8 (676) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    A Public Health Approach to Hearing Loss and Aging

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Epidemiology, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Community Health, Geriatrics, Policy Analysis, Health Care, Medical Science and Research, Health Systems, Policy Development, Communication Disorders, Patient-centered Care

    ★ 4.7 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Epidemiology in Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Trend Analysis, Infection Control, Geographic Information Systems, Statistical Visualization, Health Policy, Data Visualization Software, Chronic Diseases, GIS Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Infectious Diseases, Datamaps, Health Informatics, Risk Analysis, Investigation, Geospatial Mapping, Health Assessment, Statistics

    ★ 4.7 (4.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Business Models for Innovative Care for Older People

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Competitive Analysis, Design Thinking, Demography, Innovation, Rehabilitation, Intellectual Property, Health Technology, Chronic Diseases, Health Systems, Geriatrics, Health Care, Business Architecture, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Value-Based Care, Value Propositions, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Business Strategies, Project Management

    ★ 4.5 (232) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Gerontología y Longevidad: Más allá de las vejeces para repensar nuestras sociedades

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Demography, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Social Sciences, Long Term Care, Health Disparities, Social and Human Services, Dignity in Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Work, Community and Social Work, Environmental Issue, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Caregiving, Public Health, Human Development, Health Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Tokyo

    Global Health Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Policy Development, Health Disparities, Health Assessment, Emergency Response, Diplomacy

    ★ 4.7 (294) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Responsible Medication Prescribing for Older Adults

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Geriatrics, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Hospital Medicine, Patient Discharges, Care Management, Care Coordination, Patient Safety, Pharmacy

    ★ 4.8 (39) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Emergency Response, Nursing Homes, Hand Hygiene, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Personal protective equipment, Public Health, Community Health, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Sanitation, Geriatrics, Mental Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Mental Health Services, Health And Safety Standards, Care Coordination, Patient Education and Support, Policy Development, Interpersonal Communications

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

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  • U

    University of Cambridge

    The science of mind and decision making

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, Psychology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Sensory Systems Analysis, Teaching, Decision Making, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, K-12 pedagogy, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Developmental Disabilities, Empathy, Neurology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Electrophysiology, Human Development, Decision Intelligence

    ★ 4.6 (157) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Confidently caring for patients with chronic conditions

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Caregiving, Healthcare Ethics, Patient-centered Care, Home Health Care, Patient Education and Support, Care Management, Decision Making, Long Term Care, Dignity in Care, Family Support, Chronic Diseases, Health Care, Needs Assessment, Recognizing Others, Stress Management, Problem Solving, Health Assessment, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Toronto

    Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Geriatrics, Caregiving, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, Dignity in Care, Home Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Care Management, Substance Abuse, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Diversity Awareness, Informed Consent, Behavior Management, Needs Assessment, Decision Making, Relationship Building

    ★ 4.6 (131) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies: Johns Hopkins University
  • Foundations for Assisting in Home Care: The State University of New York
  • A Public Health Approach to Hearing Loss and Aging: Johns Hopkins University
  • Epidemiology in Public Health Practice: Johns Hopkins University
  • Business Models for Innovative Care for Older People: University of Copenhagen
  • Gerontología y Longevidad: Más allá de las vejeces para repensar nuestras sociedades: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Global Health Policy: The University of Tokyo
  • Responsible Medication Prescribing for Older Adults: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
  • The science of mind and decision making: University of Cambridge

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