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Professional Development for Medical Assistants

medical assistants looking at a chart
MED X 412.4

This course teaches students to master specific soft skills needed to handle different types of work related stress in health professions.

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Please note: This course is restricted to students admitted to the UCLA Health Medical Assistant Program only.

What you can learn.

Gain the soft skills needed to succeed as a Medical Assistant
Focus on challenges unique to health professions
Explore how to handle different types of work related stress
Practice self-management and communication skills

About This Course

This course will allow students to focus in soft skills in order to succeed. There is a focus on the health professions due to specific challenges. Students will learn how to master specific soft skills needed to handle different types of work related stress.

This course applies toward the following programs

certificate The UCLA Medical Assistant Program (MAP), offered through a partnership between UCLA Health and UCLA Extension, combines the theory and practical experience necessary to prepare students to transition successfully into a career as a medical assistant.

The UCLA Medical Assistant Program (MAP), offered through a partnership between UCLA Health and UCLA Extension, combines the theory and practical experience necessary to prepare students to transition successfully into a career as a medical assistant.