Healthcare & Medicine courses

Learn how clinical chemists identify and quantify a variety of analytes in blood and bodily fluids using various analytical chemistry techniques. This course explores the basic principles, procedures, physiological basis, instrumentation, and significance of…

The use of human subjects in clinical trials for drug and device development requires sound ethical practices. Explore topics that include FDA regulations and guidance, informed consent process, the make-up and function of Institutional Review Boards (IRB),…

This courses teaches students how to as a coach facilitate behavior change, self discover values, resources, and strategies that are individualized and meaningful. Emphasizes that the client is the expert in navigating his/her own life, based upon personal…

Learn Pathophysiology Online: Understand How Diseases Disrupt the Human Body Understanding why symptoms develop transforms how you think about patient care. This comprehensive online pathophysiology course takes you beyond memorizing clinical facts to a deep…

This course describes the coaching process, and clarifies roles and expectations. UC San Diego, Division of Extended Studies is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on…

This course focuses on the disease of chemical dependency and corresponding symptoms. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand the disease concept of chemical dependency and drugs used to treat it; identify symptoms of different types of…

This online course prepares students for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) coding accreditation examinations, as well as the American Health Information Management Associate (AHIMA) coding accreditation examinations. Students will learn how…

-Introduction to Healthcare and the Revenue Cycle -Pre-Service Revenue Cycle Functions Revenue Cycle 1 (3.0 Units) This course will provide a brief introduction to the U.S. Healthcare System and how the components of the revenue cycle function across the…

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 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…

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,…

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 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…

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…

Gain an Introduction to Medical Microbiology This undergraduate-level course introduces students to bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa and emphasizes host-microbe interactions and bacterial and viral pathogens. Students will explore biological…

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…

The course offers a vision of the effect of culture on health disparities, communication, belief system, educational strategies, language barriers, history of immigrants and influence in their approach towards medical treatments. It will help the students…

Yale surgeon and author Sherwin Nuland often referred to medicine as the “Uncertain Art." This course explores how physicians, writers, and philosophers have grappled with the ambiguities at the heart of medical practice—and how narrative can illuminate what…

The Clinical Preceptor Symposium, offered by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their teaching and mentoring skills in clinical settings. This specialized program within the Healthcare &…

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…

Once a medical device is commercialized, FDA requirements mandate that a company must perform Post Market Surveillance (PMS) to ensure public safety and efficacy. This course will provide a detailed training on a variety of Post Market Topics and will…

Offered by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, this course on Sports Medicine delivers an in-depth exploration of essential practices and principles within the Healthcare & Medicine field. Designed for aspiring professionals, it integrates foundational…

The healthcare industry is dynamic and full of exponential growth. In this innovative and regulated industry, it is essential for medical device professionals to understand the business, science and regulations in developing a medical device from concept to…

Learn the Fundamental Principles of Pharmacology This course will emphasize the major classes of clinically important drugs currently used in medical practice. Within each anatomic system, emphasis is placed on discussion of drug groups and prototypes.…

Gain an introduction to Cancer Biology Cancer Biology is an interdisciplinary course designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles underlying the development, progression, and treatment of cancer. This course…

Explore the Field of Genetic Counseling Online This course provides an introduction to the growing field of genetic counseling and is taught by certified genetic counselors. It covers fundamental topics relevant to professional practice including general…

This 40-hour, one-month, asynchronous online course is designed to meet the Title 22 licensing requirements and the California Child Development Permit as per AB243. It includes instruction in the recognition, management, and prevention of infectious…

MIT xPRO's Applied AI in Healthcare: Innovation, Strategy and Leadership course delves into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the Healthcare & Medicine sector. Designed for professionals, this program equips participants with cutting-edge…

MIT xPRO's Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Fundamentals and Applications course delves into the transformative role of AI in the Healthcare & Medicine sector. This program offers a rigorous exploration of fundamental AI technologies, their practical…

Offered by MIT xPRO, the Leadership Program in Medical Technology and AI: Leading Healthcare Innovation Globally is a premier course in Healthcare & Medicine designed to equip professionals with cutting-edge knowledge and leadership skills. This program…

Driving Innovation from Discovery to Commercialization Offered by UC San Diego Extended Studies, this course provides an in-depth exploration of managing complex programs in the life sciences industry, from discovery to commercialization. Students will…

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…