The Healthcare Department is the region's premier professional education network, dedicated to providing healthcare organizations and individuals with cutting-edge learning opportunities.
Expand your knowledge of industry trends, acquire new skills and network with employers and colleagues in our professional educational offerings designed to increase your ability to provide care to the community. We offer a variety of formats to fit individual organizational needs, including certificate programs, onsite group training, accelerated programs and online courses.
Get the training to conduct clinical trials and fulfill the educational requirements to become a CRA or CRC.
Extension's Counseling and Behavioral Science programs and courses are for individuals seeking to gain experience and knowledge in the mental health field.
Discover what it means to be part of the complex healthcare world through courses designed to promote understanding of the US healthcare industry and direct patient care.
Rapidly changing technology drives advancement. Learn today’s most valuable healthcare IT skills from health information exchanges to designing medical devices.
Learn the skills needed to use and manage health-related data and emerging technologies
We offer students a nationally recognized university program and access to high caliber lactation industry leaders
Learn the skills needed to become a highly sought-after medical coder
With an advanced degree in science, you can become part of the rapidly growing field of medical writing
Complete science course requirements to qualify for licensure as a CLS Trainee, or to fulfill application requirements for professional schools.
Our advanced programs and courses are designed for nurses and medical professionals seeking to enhance their careers.
Our programs and courses are for those seeking the latest skills and knowledge in the fitness and nutrition industries.
UC San Diego Extension currently offers two Post Baccalaureate Programs for those interested in pursuing further education in the healthcare professions.
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