Health Care & Counseling
Health Care & Counseling
Build your health care skills and prepare for success in this rewarding industry.
UCLA Extension’s Health Care and Counseling programs offer a variety of courses and certificates to help you take the next step in your professional development and career.
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Improve lives for a living
Whether you choose counseling, advocacy or general health and wellness, our programs ensure you will stay up-to-date with industry trends and insights.
Classes are taught by leading professionals with real-world experience. Our instructors are eager to assist students with their educational and professional goals as well as their personal development.
Health Care & Counseling
Courses
MED X 412.1
Human Anatomy/Physiology & Pathophysiology II
This UCLA Medical Assistant program course is an introduction to pathophysiology with an emphasis on common pathology related to each body system.
COM HLT X 470.7
Individual Counseling Skills
Introduction to the theories and vital skills needed when counseling individuals with substance use disorders. Skills include: motivational interviewing, screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT).
PUB HLT 700
Infection Prevention and Control Certificate Information Session
This free information session for the Infection Prevention and Control Certificate will include an interactive Q&A with instructors and staff and a brief overview of the certificate.
PUB HLT X 422
Infection Prevention Practices for Dialysis Settings
Students will understand the practices of infection prevention in Dialysis during in-patient, clinic, and at-home settings.
PUB HLT X 424
Infection Risks in Surgical Environment
The content of this course will provide fundamental knowledge and the role of infection prevention professional in surgical care environments.