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Care Extender Program

UCLA Health

Rotate through hospital departments while supporting staff and learning how medical centers operate.

Location

Los Angeles, California

Format

In person

Grade / education level

College freshman, College sophomore, College junior, College senior, Gap year / post-baccalaureate

Applications open

Date not specified

Deadline

Not specified

Verification

Reviewed Jul 19, 2026

Application method

External application

About this opportunity

Care Extenders complete additional screening and training before serving in UCLA Health departments and patient-experience roles. Typical responsibilities: Assist medical-center staff in assigned departments and complete an initial greeter rotation.

Published eligibility requirements

Applicants must be current college students or college graduates. Health clearance: TB screening and proof of MMR and varicella immunization or titers are required.

Accepted levels
College freshman, College sophomore, College junior, College senior, Gap year / post-baccalaureate
Age
Age 18 or older
Citizenship
The page lists U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA students, and current full-time UCLA undergraduates with an F-1 visa.
Geographic scope
Los Angeles, California

Details to confirm

  • capacity
  • maximumAge
  • feesOrCosts

Schedule and program dates

Starts
Not specified
Ends
Not specified
Weekly commitment
Not specified
Schedule requirements
One four-hour shift weekly for one year, plus the initial greeter rotation described by the program.

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