Healthcare & Medicine courses

The UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies offers a Clinical Trials Administration Intensive course designed for professionals in Healthcare & Medicine. This program provides in-depth training on the regulatory, operational, and ethical aspects of clinical…

The Clinical Trials Administration Program at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies offers an in-depth exploration of the critical aspects of Healthcare & Medicine. Designed for professionals seeking to advance their careers, this program covers…

Offered by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, this Healthcare & Medicine course, 'Exclusive Pumping- It Doesn’t Have to be a Chore!', provides valuable insights and practical strategies for managing exclusive pumping efficiently. Designed for…

The UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies presents 'Frenectomy From Provider View,' a specialized course in Healthcare & Medicine designed for medical professionals seeking to enhance their clinical expertise. This program offers in-depth training on…

The UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies offers an in-depth course on Ultrasound Use for Plugged Ducts, designed for professionals in Healthcare & Medicine. This program covers essential techniques, clinical applications, and best practices for using…

The UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies presents Business and Enterprise Acumen in Medicine, a specialized course designed for professionals in Healthcare & Medicine. This program equips participants with essential business skills tailored to the…

The UC San Diego Health – Healthcare Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course, offered by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, equips healthcare professionals with advanced tools to enhance operational efficiency and quality in Healthcare & Medicine. This…

This course will explore the accepted good principles and practices applicable to the development and implementation of drugs and medical devices in a research environment. Students will have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of topics including: the…

Learn about the data elements used to conduct a clinical trial. Emphasis will be placed on accurate documentation, how the data is used for writing reports to regulatory agencies, and the importance of data organization. Enhance your knowledge of applicable…

From concept through development to approval, the Medical Device Life Cycle integrates design, development, validation, and commercialization. Further your understanding of the phases, requirements, and deliverables of the Device Life Cycle in order to manage…

Learn how to continuously evaluate and perform periodic reporting on the safety, effectiveness, and reliability of a medical device for its intended use. Utilizing design controls practices and procedures, participants learn "design transfer" from research…

Increase your understanding of the essential U.S. medical device regulations, including device classification, organizing premarket notification 510(k), and planning and submitting a Pre-market approval (PMA). Gain knowledge on CE mark according to European…

This course presents a detailed overview of the regulatory requirements for the discovery, development, registration and commercialization of pharmaceutical products (drugs and biologics). Individuals involved in manufacturing, quality control, research and…

The UC San Diego Health - Lean Healthcare Green Belt course, offered by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, delivers specialized training in Healthcare & Medicine. This program equips healthcare professionals with Lean process improvement methodologies…

This Lactation Consultant Pathway 1 professional certificate program expands the clinical knowledge of the breastfeeding professional who interfaces with the breastfeeding client by understanding problems of clinical management. Certification as a lactation…

Structuring the knowledge and expertise to conduct a clinical trial is instrumental in establishing your project plan. Learn how to apply project management principles to the implementation and evaluation of clinical trials. Gain an overview of fundamental…

Clinical trials are designed to answer questions concerning the safety and effectiveness of medical products. Get an overview of clinical trials regulated by the FDA. Learn about the planning process underlying the Strategic Clinical Plan and regulatory…

Quality Assurance in the medical device industry generally relies on similar Quality Systems throughout the world. The United States Food and Drug Administration utilizes the Quality System Regulations (QSR’s), while the European Community utilizes ISO…

Product approval is a crucial milestone in a product’s lifecycle, after which, the marketing phase begins and post-approval compliance requirements commence. This course explores the FDA regulatory requirements for drugs and biologics following product…

This course presents a detailed overview of the regulatory requirements for the discovery, development, registration and commercialization of pharmaceutical products (drugs and biologics). Individuals involved in manufacturing, quality control, research and…

The Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC) is a non-profit organization that develops and supports data standards to improve medical research and ensure research data is easily interpreted and understood by regulators. The CDSIC established…

Get an overview of the application of pharmacokinetic concepts to all stages of drug development. The focus will be on the practical application of pharmacokinetic principles in the design and conducting and interpreting preclinical and clinical…

Students successfully completing this course will earn quarter units which may be eligible to be used towards the CA Board of Accountancy's educational requirement for CPA Exam eligibility and licensure. For more information contact unexbusa@ucsd.edu or…

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 focuses on determining priorities of care in the assessment of ill or injured emergency patients. Topics include triage, assessment, and management of shock; fluid resuscitation; and stabilization of respiratory, neurologic, thoracic, and…

This course focuses on the medical and psychological emergencies that are frequently found in the emergency department. Topics include violence as it relates to the emergency department (staff and patients), substance abuse, toxicological emergencies,…

-Time of Service/Middle Revenue Cycle -Claims Processing and Follow-up This course will cover the time of service and the components of the middle revenue cycle, which is the heart of clinical care and charge capture. Students will understand patient check-…

Offered by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, the Foundations of Lactation Education course is a comprehensive, 45-hour online program designed to train aspiring Lactation Education Counselors. Ideal for healthcare professionals or individuals…

This comprehensive course is intended for health professionals and other interested individuals to take the Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) Exam through the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice’s Aggregate Pathway . The LEC course meets the…

20-Hour Asynchronous Online Course The Lactation Education Refresher (LER) is designed for lactation professionals and healthcare providers who have already completed a 45-hour lactation training course and need continuing education hours. Who Should Enroll?…

Over the ten-week length of the course, students will study nutrition science principles on the following topics: The importance of nutrition research, research study designs, the scientific method Planning a healthy diet; utilizing balance, moderation and…

Human Anatomy with Lab: Master Anatomical Terminology and Dissection Techniques Our course utilizes resources from Carolina Biological to provide a high-quality, hands-on lab experience. There are no “virtual dissection” options. Carolina Distance Learning…

Offered by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, the Lactation Consultant Lecture Review course is designed for students preparing for the IBLCE Exam to become International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC). This Healthcare & Medicine course…

This is a two-unit asynchronous online nutrition course designed to introduce you to the basic principles of nutrition throughout the lifecycle. The course is designed for current and future healthcare professionals and community health workers, with an…

The course is intended to develop a knowledge of fundamental principles of body structure at the cellular, tissue, organ, and system level of organization. The interrelations among organ systems are all clearly discussed with their relationship to the…

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…

The course builds on the foundation, established in the course “Food as Medicine: The Art and Science of Self-Healing,” for a career-focused training program Certificate in Integrative Nutrition. Taught by leading national experts, it provides students with…

This course is designed to develop an integrated understanding of human structure and function, and an appreciation for the close interrelationship between anatomy and physiology. Clinical examples utilized in the course will assist students in learning that…

This is a three-unit asynchronous online nutrition course that explores the relationship between diet and disease. The course is designed for current and future healthcare professionals. Over the ten-week length of the course, students will study…

Exercise physiology, the study of human physical performance, draws its research base from applied exercise physiology, sports medicine, metabolism, and nutrition. This course provides the foundational information essential to a thorough understanding of the…

This is an introductory-level course intended for the beginning student in both practical/vocational nursing and other allied health disciplines. This course covers the basic mathematics of drug dosage, the principles of pharmacology, major drug…

Natural Healing and Cooking Learn the latest philosophy of Self-Healing with Food. Students are introduced to ancient wisdom and modern science of food as medicine, food and natural remedies for common health issues, and working with special populations.…

To complete the program in Natural Healing and Cooking, students will also be required to demonstrate their skills by remotely hosting a mini-cooking class after the completion of the “Natural Healing & Cooking” course. Students will practice their cooking…

Please note: To take this course you must have already completed Health and Wellness Coaching Structure and Health and Wellness Coaching Process . Additionally, you must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in Understanding Health and Wellness and Legal…

This courses will teach students how to identify risk factors for chronic disease, commonly used biometric measures, current lifestyle recommendations for optimizing health, and recognizing potential imminent danger and medical red flags and to know when to…

Learn the latest philosophy of Self-Healing with Food. Students are introduced to ancient wisdom and modern science of food as medicine; food and natural remedies for common health issues; and working with special populations. Students will also learn how to…

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…

Case managers are needed in all areas of healthcare delivery when meeting the needs of patients and families. Healthcare professionals (RNs, MDs, RT, LVN, social workers) are eligible to become certified Case Managers. This course delivers training to become…

Gain an Introduction to Clinical Hematology This course will introduce the study and performance of clinical laboratory tests related to the enumeration and identification of the cellular elements of blood, primarily red blood cells, white blood cells, and…

Using an anatomy and physiology systems approach, this course reviews common terms associated with medical practice, research, and different healthcare settings. The goal: to better prepare individuals to be productive in healthcare work environments.…