About
Medical assistants play an essential role in providing health care. They take vital signs, administer medications and perform administrative tasks, helping physicians care for patients.
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.
Our curriculum combines the theory and practical experience necessary to prepare students to successfully transition into a career as a Medical Assistant.
Organization
The Regents of the University of California
UCLA Extension
UCLA Extension, the continuing education division of UCLA, offers exceptional continuing, lifelong, and professional education. It provides over 5,000 open-enrollment courses and more than 180 certificates across 80 fields of study, with flexible online and on-campus options, empowering individuals and organizations to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Highlights:
- Leader in lifelong learning since 1917
- Part of UCLA
- Extensive course and certificate offerings
- Flexible online and on-campus options