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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.

Infection Prevention and Control

A collaboration between the top 10-ranked UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and top 5-ranked UCLA Health, the program covers both the academic and practical aspects of an IP career. Instructors are industry experts with invaluable professional and employment insights. All infection prevention and control courses are offered online, to accommodate various learning styles. The program can be completed in one year, from anywhere.

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.

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 bachelors 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.

Explore all of our courses and certificates, in person, hybrid, or online: uclaextension.edu

Post-Bacc Pre-Nursing

The UCLA Extension Post-Baccalaureate in PreNursing Studies is designed to provide foundational classes for students planning on applying to entrylevel master’s programs or accelerated bachelor’s programs in nursing.

The Certificate is a rigorous full-service offering geared toward working adults; curriculum courses in math and the sciences may fulfill nursing school prerequisites. In addition to evening and weekend classes, expert program advisors, instructors who work in the field and state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, the program delivers key continuing education needs such as:

• The latest information about emerging research in the health sciences

• Academic counseling and resources, including student orientation, optional resume critiques and answers to questions about completing nursing school applications

• Support during the nursing school application

• Optional workshops on writing a personal statement

• Help identifying sources for nursing volunteer hours, including potential opportunities with the Nursing Volunteer Program at UCLA Ronald Reagan Hospital

Format: In-Person + Limited Online Courses

Duration: 1 year (full-time), 2 years (part-time)

For more information: uclaextension.edu/health-care-counseling/ health-care-counseling-general/certificate/postbaccalaureate-pre-nursing

Event

The Post-Baccalaureate in Pre-Nursing Studies Certificate

Virtual Open House Via Zoom

Wednesday, October 25; 12–1pm

To register: uclaextension.edu/sciences-math/course/postbaccalaureate-pre-nursing-studies-certificatevirtual-open-house-biolgy

Event

The Pre-Medical and General Sciences Certificate Q&A Sessions Remote Thursday, August 31, September 14, September 28, October 12, October 26, November 9, December 7; 12–1pm

If you are a career changer or looking to enhance your math and science skills, meet with a program counselor during our interactive Q&A session. For more information: uclaextension.edu/sciences-math/course/premedical-and-general-sciences-certificate-biweekly-qa-sessions-biolgy-702