Healthcare
The Healthcare Department is the region's premier professional education network, dedicated to providing healthcare organizations and individuals with cutting-edge learning opportunities.
For over 25 years, we have been providing high-quality continuing education to healthcare professionals worldwide through both online and in-person formats. Our mission is to equip those in the healthcare field—and those aspiring to join it—with the most up-to-date knowledge and skills. Guided by our core principle, “Serving those who serve”, we are committed to enhancing patient care through education. We welcome the opportunity to partner with your organization or employees to deliver top-tier healthcare education that accelerates success.
Clinical Trials & Regulatory Affairs
Get the training to conduct clinical trials and fulfill the educational requirements to become a CRA or CRC.
Counseling & Behavioral Sciences
UC San Diego Extended Studies Counseling and Behavioral Science programs and courses are for individuals seeking to gain experience and knowledge in the mental health field.
Healthcare General Education
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.
Lactation & Perinatal Education
Students interested in becoming a Lactation Consultant should consult the Lactation Consultant Certificate program page for information on prerequisites and required courses before enrolling in individual classes.
Medical Coding and Revenue Cycle
Learn the skills needed to become a highly sought-after medical coder
Medical Communication
Discover the rapidly growing field of medical writing.
Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science
Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science
Nursing & Clinical Professionals
Our advanced programs and courses are designed for nurses and medical professionals seeking to enhance their careers.
Health and Wellness
Our programs and courses are for those seeking the latest skills and knowledge in the fitness and nutrition industries.
Post Baccalaureate Programs
UC San Diego’s post-baccalaureate premed program focuses on the key tenets of personalized advising, skill building and academic and peer support.
Healthcare Programs & Certificates
Biotechnology Project Management
Gain specialized skills to manage biotech projects from discovery to launch in this online certificate for science and pharma professionals.
- Duration
- 9 Months
- Cost
- $6,240
Case Management
Prepares candidates for the Certified Case Manager (CCM) designation through the Commission for Case Manager Certification.
- Duration
- 3 Months
- Cost
- $1,945
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Training
Theoretical and practical applications of current and relevant clinical laboratory technologies.
- Duration
- 12 months
- Cost
- $11,500
Clinical Trials Design and Management Program
Since 1997, this program has trained clinical trial professionals at all levels and meets ACRP and SoCRA education requirements for certification.
- Duration
- 6 - 24 Months
- Cost
- $5,100 - $5,700
Genetic Counseling Assistant (GCA) Program
This online two-course program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to support genetic counselors in delivering...
Health and Wellness Coaching
Become a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach. Certificate offers flexible training, key skills, and fast-track NBHWC exam prep for a...
- Duration
- 6-9 Months
- Cost
- $5,130
Healthcare Financial Analysis
Gain hands-on healthcare finance skills in insurance, budgeting, reimbursement, Excel, ROI, and revenue cycle management.
- Duration
- 6-12 Months
- Cost
- $1,900
Healthcare Revenue Cycle
Prepares students for CRCR or CRCS exams with instructor-led training in claims, coding, billing, and patient service skills.
- Duration
- 3-9 Months
- Cost
- $1,635
Integrative Nutrition
Learn to train individuals to use food and nutrition to promote health, wellness, and prevent disease.
- Duration
- 12 Months
- Cost
- $2,980
Lactation Consultant: Pathway 1
Expands clinical knowledge to help breastfeeding professionals understand and manage common lactation challenges.
- Duration
- 6 Months
- Cost
- $1,195
Lactation Consultant: Pathway 2
Provides both the clinical hours and the education required to become a lactation consultant.
- Duration
- 9 Months
- Cost
- $8,500
Lactation Education Counselor
Meets ALPP’s requirements to sit for the CLC exam, including supervised breastfeeding counseling and skills attestation.
- Duration
- 6 Months
- Cost
- $995
Lactation Education Refresher
This 20-hour course offers refresher hours for LECs or IBCLCs. Recommended every 3 years to stay current with research and best practices.
Medical Coding
Medical Coders are the critical link between clinicians and billers, capturing/coding each procedure and treatment for a complete and accurate...
- Duration
- 12 Months
- Cost
- $6915
Medical Writing
For those with a strong biomedical and/or life sciences background, provides the necessary skills to become a proficient medical communicator.
- Duration
- 9-12 Months*
- Cost
- $4,265
Play Therapy Courses
In play therapy, toys are the child’s words, and play is the child’s language. Therapists strategically use play to help children express what is...
Quality Assurance and Control
For chemists, biochemists, and biologists new to QA/QC in the pharmaceutical and biologics industry.
- Duration
- 12-18 months
- Cost
- $3,750
Regulatory Affairs Essentials
A dynamic career at the intersection of science, business, and public service—focused on saving lives.
- Duration
- 9 -15 Months
- Cost
- $3,580
Regulatory Affairs for Medical Devices
Gain the skills to navigate regulations and bring medical devices from concept to market.
- Duration
- 9 -15 Months
- Cost
- $3,850
Science Communication
Learn to communicate complex science clearly and effectively for broad audiences through writing, editing, and storytelling.
- Duration
- 12 -18 Months
- Cost
- $2,550
Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
Teaching healthcare professionals to communicate directly with their clients in Spanish improves the quality of care by reducing errors.
- Duration
- 9 Months
- Cost
- $1,175
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Designed for counselors in all settings, this program meets education requirements for Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor I (CADC-I).
- Duration
- 18 Months
- Cost
- $6,000