Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Caring for the caregivers Specialization

Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Caring for the caregivers Specialization

Strengthening the Caregiver Role in Chronic Care.

Develop skills to provide empathetic care, make decisions, and improve caregiver well-being.

Diana Milena Jaramillo Quiceno
Lina Paola  Buitrago Ubaque
Lorena Chaparro Diaz

Instructors: Diana Milena Jaramillo Quiceno

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level
No prior experience required
4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand the caregiver’s role and its challenges, and apply strategies to improve well-being and quality of life.

  • Identify patient and caregiver needs to make informed decisions in chronic care situations.

  • Apply practical tools to manage burden, address problems, and provide safer and more empathetic care.

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Taught in English
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June 2026

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • The current context of caring for people with chronic illnesses.

  • Learn key concepts about caregiving roles and how to manage emotional and physical challenges like anxiety, depression, loneliness, and burnout.

  • Global research results on the profile and health of family caregivers.

  • Evidence-based strategies to support caregivers and improve their quality of life.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Caregiving
Category: Stress Management
Category: Adaptability
Category: Chronic Diseases
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Critical Thinking
Confidently caring for patients with chronic conditions

Confidently caring for patients with chronic conditions

Course 2, 19 hours

What you'll learn

  • The role of the caregiver in chronic conditions: key responsibilities and daily challenges in the care of people with high prevalence.

  • Care needs in cancer, cardio-metabolic, neurodegenerative, mental, and substance use conditions, and their impact.

  • Practical strategies to organize care, support decisions, and respond safely and effectively to common situations in chronic conditions.

Skills you'll gain

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

What you'll learn

  • The participant will learn to identify and analyze warning signs in the care of individuals with chronic conditions.

  • The participant will develop the skills to tackle complex issues and propose effective solutions

  • The participant will enhance their personal well-being by acquiring self-care strategies applicable to their role

Skills you'll gain

Category: Caregiving
Category: Organizational Skills
Category: Chronic Diseases
Category: Stress Management
Category: Problem Solving
Category: Complex Problem Solving
Category: Patient Observation
Category: Patient-centered Care
Category: Case Studies
Category: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Category: Critical Thinking

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Instructors

Diana Milena Jaramillo Quiceno
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
2 Courses65 learners

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