UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies courses

This course is intended to help a clinical study sponsor recruit the appropriate sites and investigators for the study. Topics include sources of information on sites and investigators; approaching and evaluating the potential investigator and the potential…

It has become increasingly more important to use solid project management principles when managing clinical trials. This course teaches the basic skills of project management derived from PMI principles but with focus on clinical trials. Plenty of situational…

Over 85 million people in the world speak Cantonese. It is the third most spoken language in China, and it is also widely spoken amongst Overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia, and throughout the Western world. This three-credit introductory course is designed…

This course will benefit students who are seeking to write and publish an article in a peer-reviewed journal. Using knowledge acquired throughout the medical writing program, students in this capstone course will choose their own topic to publish (could be…

Medical writers play a vital role in creating continuing medical education (CME) materials that help physicians and other health care providers remain current in the knowledge and skills needed to provide high-quality care. Students will add to what they…

Regulatory Writing is as much about knowing the regulations and guidance that govern regulatory submissions as it is about the building the intelligence, knowledge, relationships, and know-how in becoming an effective partner at the table. This course is…

This course examines real world evidence (RWE), and the role of the professional medical writer in this rapidly expanding area of evidence generation. Learn the basics of RWE, and how and why these studies are being increasingly recognized as important in…

Explore the Fundamentals of Physics Online: Motion, Forces, & Energy This is the first course of a sequence of general physics courses designed to introduce students to the physical world. In this algebra- and trigonometry-based course, students will build a…

This course provides an overview of event safety, serving as the foundation for the Event Safety Certificate Program. It is designed to introduce students to key concepts and practices in event safety planning and management, with a focus on terminology,…

Careers in Project Management Interested in pursuing a career in project management? Join a Program Representative for an overview of the Project Management Certificate program. Participants will receive detailed information on the certificate program,…

As the first in a seven-level language series, Level I is aimed at total beginners. In a highly interactive, lively classroom environment, students learn to perform simple tasks in the present tense, such as making greetings and introductions, describing…

Level II is designed for beginner students who have had some basic exposure to Spanish. Conversations include describing people, professions, places and events using a variety of regular and irregular verbs in the present tense. Students continue to expand…

Designed for those who have familiarity with the basic structures of Spanish, Level III students learn to discuss many aspects of food, celebrations, responding to requests, inviting and declining politely, expressing to have a good time, congratulation…

In a highly interactive, lively classroom environment, Level IV students will continue to develop their comfort in speaking and understanding Spanish while learning about clothing, parts of the body, travel and tourism, and the weather. Students will expand…

The main objective of level VII is to continue developing conversational skills in Spanish. The last two grammar topics presented in the book will be studied. In addition, the main focus will be to review all of the grammar topics covered in levels 1-7 and…

Learn Medical Spanish Online This beginner-friendly Medical Spanish course will elevate your patient interactions. Designed specifically for busy healthcare professionals, this program bridges the communication gap between you and Spanish-speaking patients,…

Explore the Art of Street Photography 9 Weeks | Prerequisite: ART- 40629 Photo 1: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO Street Photography offers a raw, unfiltered glimpse into the heart of urban life, capturing the candid moments that define our cities. In this…

This course is designated for students interested in learning the basic foundations of Clinical Research. It covers the entire process, from theory to practice, starting with how a Sponsor decides on the type of study after the pre-clinical phase. The ins and…

This course is appropriate for intermediate-level Spanish learners in the medical health profession who wish to increase their effectiveness in communicating with Spanish speaking clients. Topics include but are not limited to as a patient in the hospital,…

This course is an introduction to intermediate skills in developing production and comprehension skills in ASL. Students will learn ASL vocabulary, structure, and grammar. Students will continue to refine their conversational abilities, culturally appropriate…

Over 85 million people over the world speak Cantonese. In this third level of the Cantonese course, Yale-Romanization (Cantonese phonetic) will be further practiced throughout the entire course. In additional to the daily life topics, such as…

Learn the Drug Discovery and Development Process This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the process of drug discovery and development through online lectures and discussions. Students will gain an understanding of the key stages…

Bioinformatics is the glue that allows us to manipulate, utilize, and learn from vast amounts of biological data. Bioinformatics tools and databases enable various scientific, technological, and biomedical applications that would otherwise be impossible to…

"Offered by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, this Leadership course on Foundation Principles in Managing People - 1 examines essential management theories and practices. Students will develop fundamental skills for effective team leadership,…

Understand Data, Think Statistically, and Turn Information into Insight This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts and techniques of statistics used across science, business, and technology. Statistics offers a structured…

Level V Participants progress to a higher comfort level of speaking Spanish. Conversation topics include professions and technology used in the workplace, house and furnishings, sports, wellness, and injuries. Actively using Spanish in a learner-centered…

All K-12 teachers need to be aware of how the reading process relates to their classroom or subject areas. Topics include the process of learning a language, reading for the bilingual/bicultural pupil, a historical perspective on reading, reading readiness,…

UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies administers our U.S. Constitution Exam by having participants enroll in a section of EDUC-30008 U.S. Constitution Preparation Course and Examination . This gives participants access to two informative lectures that…

As the amount of data companies collect continues to grow at a rapid rate, the ability to effectively transform that data into actionable information has become paramount for business growth and success. Business intelligence (BI) and data analytics enables…

Advance Your Python Skills and Learn Best Practices for Real-World Development Python is one of the most versatile and widely used programming languages today, powering everything from web development and automation to data science, bioinformatics, and…

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles, methodologies, and best practices involved in managing and monitoring clinical trials for drugs, biologics, medical devices, and diagnostics. Students will gain a deep understanding…

No clinical trial can begin until a protocol has been written, and no clinical trial is complete until the final report is assembled, signed, and submitted to the FDA. Good documentation for clinical trials must be clear and scientifically sound, and it must…

Learn Cell and Molecular Biology Techniques Online This fully online Molecular Biology Laboratory course offers a rigorous introduction to essential molecular biology techniques through a modern, digital format. Designed for students with prior coursework in…

This course introduces the essential concepts of statistics and research methods in a way that is approachable and relevant to students entering the allied health professions. Designed for those with little or no prior experience in statistics, the course…

Patient Pay/Customer Service -Current Topics Effecting the Revenue Cycle This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to successfully complete advanced patient financial calculations and current topics effecting the revenue cycle to include…

Revenue cycle management is the set of financial and operational processes, utilizing the electronic health record and billing and coding software that tracks patient care episodes from scheduling and registration to final payment of a balance. Hospitals and…

This comprehensive online course will train students in the ICD-10-CM coding system (International Classification of Disease, Version 10, Clinical Modification) for outpatient medical coding and reporting. Class participants will use the ICD-10-CM code book,…

This course will explore the use of technology in education as a tool to enhance teaching and learning. Participants will learn and demonstrate the effective use of computer hardware and software and fundamental hardware care operations to ensure safety.…

How the business world uses Excel is forever changing. Trying to keep up with it all can be intimidating, complex, and confusing, given Excel’s ever-expanding library of functions and features. The Intermediate Excel course will provide students with…

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The Science of Health Optimization includes evidence-based content and interventions designed to build a strong foundation in current and innovative approaches to health. Topics include endocrinology and hormone optimization, longevity across the lifespan,…

This course is an introduction to the intermediate skills in developing production and comprehension skills in ASL. Students will learn ASL vocabulary, structure, and grammar. Students will develop and refine intermediate conversational abilities, culturally…

Covering textbook chapters 6, 7 and 8 of Ponto de Encontro Portuguese as a World Language second edition (online edition), this course is designed for high beginning students who have a working knowledge of the grammar covered in the first and second level…

At this level, participants strengthen their competency in Spanish while building considerable confidence in using the language in diverse situations. Conversation topics include sports, wellness, nature, the environment, cultural activities and…

This course is appropriate for advanced beginner-level Spanish learners in the medical health profession who wish to increase their effectiveness in communicating with Spanish speaking clients. Topics include anatomy, common diseases, protocol for obtaining a…

Apply the Basic Laws of Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics This calculus-based physics course is intended to help students acquire interdisciplinary skills to bridge the gap between natural sciences, engineering, and increasingly demanding technological…

Uncover how modern physics continues to drive innovation and deepen our understanding of the world around us. Explore the fascinating shift from classical physics to the groundbreaking theories of the 20th and 21st centuries in this dynamic course. Elements…

Explore the Fundamentals of Physics Online: Electrostatics, Magnetism, & Circuits This is the second course of a sequence of general physics courses designed to give students an introduction to the physical world. In this course, students will develop an…

This course is the introductory foundation of the coding industry. The fundamentals of coding will be communicated by building upon the knowledge, principals and guidelines required in order to be successful in the medical coding field. A series of web-based…

Predict the Motion of Bodies This is a calculus-based science-engineering general physics course. Students will explore the foundations of Classical Mechanics by studying the Newtonian motion of macroscopic objects in terms of particles and forces. Mechanics…