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    • Status: Free
      Free

      University of Colorado System

      Newborn Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Maternal Health, Child Health, Preventative Care, Nursing Care, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Parent Communication, Pediatrics, Nursing and Patient Care, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Cardiology, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      University of Florida

      COVID-19 - A clinical update

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Critical Care, Public Health, Respiratory Care, Socioeconomics, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Microbiology, Laboratory Testing, Pathology, Clinical Trials, Molecular Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      342 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New

      MedCerts

      Pediatric, Geriatric, Phlebotomy, and Cardiology Assisting

      Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Laboratory Testing, Electocardiography, Pediatrics, Nursing and Patient Care, Cardiology, Patient Assistance, Patient Preparation, Urology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Infection Control

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Johns Hopkins University

      Family Spirit Nurture

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Nutrition Education, Maternal Health, Motivational Interviewing, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling, Caregiving, Mental Health, Stress Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Health, Empathy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Imperial College London

      Immunology: Autoimmunity, Allergy, and Transplants

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Pulmonology, Medical Science and Research, Pathology, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Molecular Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Stanford University

      Formation COVID-19 pour personnels de santé

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Telehealth, Critical Care, Respiratory Therapy, Patient Treatment, Emergency and Intensive Care, Infection Control, Medical Ultrasonography, Medication Administration, Patient Evaluation, Infectious Diseases, Vital Signs

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of Colorado System

      The Newborn Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pulmonology, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Cardiology, Respiratory Care, Child Health, Medical Equipment and Technology, Pediatrics, Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Infectious Diseases

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      291 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of Michigan

      Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Welfare, Public Health, Public Safety and National Security, Epidemiology, Family Medicine, Community Health, Health Policy, School Psychology, Risk Analysis, Program Evaluation, Mental Health, Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New
      Status: Free
      Free

      Peking University

      Caring for Patients with Neurological Diseases(神经系统疾病病人的护理)

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Nursing Care, Rehabilitation, Nursing, Chronic Diseases, Anatomy, Geriatrics, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education and Support, Pathology

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • The University of Edinburgh

      Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings

      Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Chronic Diseases, Hospice, Respiratory Care, Primary Care, Respiration, Patient Evaluation, Rehabilitation, Health Disparities, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of Colorado System

      Supporting Parents of a Newborn Baby

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Patient Evaluation, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Pediatrics, Working With Children, Parent Communication, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Child Development, Family Medicine, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Awareness, Mental Health, Relationship Building, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      186 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • University of Colorado System

      Wilderness First Aid - Traumatic Emergencies

      Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Trauma Care, Emergency Medicine, First Aid, Injury Prevention, Triage, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Response, Patient Treatment, Health Assessment, Vital Signs

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Newborn Capstone: University of Colorado System
    • COVID-19 - A clinical update: University of Florida
    • Pediatric, Geriatric, Phlebotomy, and Cardiology Assisting: MedCerts
    • Family Spirit Nurture: Johns Hopkins University
    • Immunology: Autoimmunity, Allergy, and Transplants: Imperial College London
    • Formation COVID-19 pour personnels de santé: Stanford University
    • The Newborn Assessment: University of Colorado System
    • Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens: University of Michigan
    • Caring for Patients with Neurological Diseases(神经系统疾病病人的护理): Peking University
    • Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings: The University of Edinburgh

    Frequently Asked Questions about Pediatrics

    Learn pediatrics if you want to know more about newborn baby care, child development, or health issues that affect babies and children. Pediatrics includes a wide range of topics. Some people will want to learn how to care for a new baby who will be entering their lives. Others will be looking to expand their understanding of child psychology, anatomy, or brain development. Pediatrics is a component of many healthcare careers, including nursing, medicine, and physical therapy. Children are not miniature adults. They have different needs that change as they learn and grow. Learning pediatrics can help you understand children's needs better.‎

    Some beneficial outcomes of learning pediatrics practical, such as learning newborn baby care, including safety, breastfeeding, and the importance of medical screenings. You may want to learn more about brain development or motor development. These skills can help you as a parent dealing with a baby or as a grandparent looking for the latest information. Pediatrics is also part of many careers, such as childcare, education, nursing, and athletic training. By learning pediatrics, you will improve your understanding of issues affecting the health and wellness of babies and children. It is an important field.‎

    Online courses on Coursera can help you learn pediatrics with video lectures, readings from the latest research in the field, projects that let you apply what you have learned, and discussions to help you master the material better. Peer grading can help you see other perspectives on the material. Online courses covering pediatrics include the practical, covering such things as feeding babies and then getting them to sleep. Others cover scientific and theoretical material about growth and development. Many lead to Specializations or Professional Certificates. The information covered in online courses can help you learn pediatrics, whether your interest is personal or professional.‎

    Online Pediatrics courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Pediatrics skills. Choose from a wide range of Pediatrics courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Pediatrics, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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