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HEALTH CARE & COUNSELING

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate

The UCLA Extension Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate meets the educational requirements for those seeking professional certification from the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) and its certification board, CCAPP Credentialing.

Medical Assistant Program

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 Health Medical Assistant Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).

Patient Advocacy Certificate

Learn the broad-based, fundamental knowledge required to pursue a career in patient advocacy and navigation. The program is offered 100% online.

Pediatric Specialization

The Pediatric Medicine specialization is designed for students interested in exploring the specialty. This program is for pre-medical and pre-health students, as well as professionals already working in health care who seek more knowledge of the field of pediatrics. This specialization consists of only two courses and is open to all students. Students can complete both courses back-to-back in Spring and Summer Quarter, and complete the specialization within 6 months (2 quarters). This program is offered 100% online.

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Instructor Spotlight

Helder Araujo, MD PhD

Dr. Araujo has taught functional neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and pathophysiology at UCLA Extension. He earned his MD and was trained in neurology at the University of Porto, in Portugal. He earned his PhD in neuroscience from University of Southern California (USC), where he also completed postdoctoral training. Dr. Araujo firmly believes that education brings power to an individual’s life. “This power enables individuals to adapt and successfully respond to current and future, even unforeseeable, challenges.” He believes that science and research are indispensable tools to promote that adaptability. All his teaching incorporates science and research because he is convinced that scientific thinking can benefit students regardless of their career paths.

Transfer Credit Courses

UCLA Extension courses with XL 1–XL 199 in the course number are equivalent to undergraduate courses offered by UCLA regular session and provide credit toward bachelor’s degrees across all campuses of the University of California (unit and subject credit) and the California State University system (up to 36 units of credit, subject, and grade credit). They are also accepted at many universities nationwide. Always check your receiving institution for transferability, as limits may apply.

Event

Sustainability Open House

Online

Friday, March 10, 12–1pm

Join us for a free information session about our Sustainability Certificate, Environmental Studies Certificate, Sustainability and Business Management Specialization, and Food Studies Certificate programs. If you are a career changer or looking to enhance your skills, meet with a program counselor during our interactive Q&A session that will also include an explanation of the certificate’s benefits, including full-time or part-time scheduling https://www.uclaextension.edu/environmentalstudies-public-policy/sustainability-environmentalstudies/course/sustainability-and