Medical Terminology: An Anatomy and Physiology Approach
FPM-40632
Using an anatomy and physiology systems approach, this course reviews common terms associated with medical practice, research, and different healthcare settings. The goal: to better prepare individuals to be productive in healthcare work environments. Students should be able to decipher an entry in a medical chart or record and know how to approach and read unfamiliar terms. Students complete this structured asynchronous course within the 4 week section in which they are enrolled.
Course Information
Course sessions
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
Medical Terminology: A Living Language 8th
by Bonnie Fremgen, Suzanne Frucht
ISBN / ASIN: 9780138029999
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 4/2/2025
Schedule:
Instructor:
Donna Stern
Donna Stern, MS is an adult education specialist with more than 25 years of experience serving adult learners in both private and public sectors. Most recently, she served as Assistant Director, Healthcare Programs at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, and was the driver of clinical trials education programs for more than 20 years.
Committed to fulfilling the continuing education needs of adult learners, Ms. Stern has been guiding students through medical terminology since 2002 with the popular Extended Studies course, as well as teaching live cohorts of students when the opportunity presents itself. She was selected as a credited reviewer of the course textbook, "Medical Terminology: A Living Language," prior to publication of the 4th edition.
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
Medical Terminology: A Living Language 8th
by Bonnie Fremgen, Suzanne Frucht
ISBN / ASIN: 9780138029999
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 4/23/2025
Schedule:
Instructor:
Donna Stern
Donna Stern, MS is an adult education specialist with more than 25 years of experience serving adult learners in both private and public sectors. Most recently, she served as Assistant Director, Healthcare Programs at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, and was the driver of clinical trials education programs for more than 20 years.
Committed to fulfilling the continuing education needs of adult learners, Ms. Stern has been guiding students through medical terminology since 2002 with the popular Extended Studies course, as well as teaching live cohorts of students when the opportunity presents itself. She was selected as a credited reviewer of the course textbook, "Medical Terminology: A Living Language," prior to publication of the 4th edition.
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
Medical Terminology: A Living Language 8th
by Bonnie Fremgen, Suzanne Frucht
ISBN / ASIN: 9780138029999
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 5/21/2025
Schedule:
Instructor:
Donna Stern
Donna Stern, MS is an adult education specialist with more than 25 years of experience serving adult learners in both private and public sectors. Most recently, she served as Assistant Director, Healthcare Programs at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, and was the driver of clinical trials education programs for more than 20 years.
Committed to fulfilling the continuing education needs of adult learners, Ms. Stern has been guiding students through medical terminology since 2002 with the popular Extended Studies course, as well as teaching live cohorts of students when the opportunity presents itself. She was selected as a credited reviewer of the course textbook, "Medical Terminology: A Living Language," prior to publication of the 4th edition.
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
Medical Terminology: A Living Language 8th
by Bonnie Fremgen, Suzanne Frucht
ISBN / ASIN: 9780138029999
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 6/30/25
Schedule:
Instructor:
Donna Stern
Donna Stern, MS is an adult education specialist with more than 25 years of experience serving adult learners in both private and public sectors. Most recently, she served as Assistant Director, Healthcare Programs at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, and was the driver of clinical trials education programs for more than 20 years.
Committed to fulfilling the continuing education needs of adult learners, Ms. Stern has been guiding students through medical terminology since 2002 with the popular Extended Studies course, as well as teaching live cohorts of students when the opportunity presents itself. She was selected as a credited reviewer of the course textbook, "Medical Terminology: A Living Language," prior to publication of the 4th edition.
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
Medical Terminology: A Living Language 8th
by Bonnie Fremgen, Suzanne Frucht
ISBN / ASIN: 9780138029999
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 7/21/25
Schedule:
Instructor:
Donna Stern
Donna Stern, MS is an adult education specialist with more than 25 years of experience serving adult learners in both private and public sectors. Most recently, she served as Assistant Director, Healthcare Programs at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, and was the driver of clinical trials education programs for more than 20 years.
Committed to fulfilling the continuing education needs of adult learners, Ms. Stern has been guiding students through medical terminology since 2002 with the popular Extended Studies course, as well as teaching live cohorts of students when the opportunity presents itself. She was selected as a credited reviewer of the course textbook, "Medical Terminology: A Living Language," prior to publication of the 4th edition.
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
Medical Terminology: A Living Language 8th
by Bonnie Fremgen, Suzanne Frucht
ISBN / ASIN: 9780138029999
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 8/11/25
Schedule:
Instructor:
Donna Stern
Donna Stern, MS is an adult education specialist with more than 25 years of experience serving adult learners in both private and public sectors. Most recently, she served as Assistant Director, Healthcare Programs at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, and was the driver of clinical trials education programs for more than 20 years.
Committed to fulfilling the continuing education needs of adult learners, Ms. Stern has been guiding students through medical terminology since 2002 with the popular Extended Studies course, as well as teaching live cohorts of students when the opportunity presents itself. She was selected as a credited reviewer of the course textbook, "Medical Terminology: A Living Language," prior to publication of the 4th edition.
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 9/22/25
Schedule:
Instructor:
Donna Stern
Donna Stern, MS is an adult education specialist with more than 25 years of experience serving adult learners in both private and public sectors. Most recently, she served as Assistant Director, Healthcare Programs at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, and was the driver of clinical trials education programs for more than 20 years.
Committed to fulfilling the continuing education needs of adult learners, Ms. Stern has been guiding students through medical terminology since 2002 with the popular Extended Studies course, as well as teaching live cohorts of students when the opportunity presents itself. She was selected as a credited reviewer of the course textbook, "Medical Terminology: A Living Language," prior to publication of the 4th edition.
Related Courses
Anatomy & Physiology for Allied Health
Develop an integrated understanding of human structure and function
- Units
- 4.50
- Cost
- $595-$845
Human Anatomy
This course presents an integrated introduction to the structure and function of cells, tissues, and organs of the human body.
- Units
- 5.00
- Cost
- $1,850.00
Human Anatomy
Learn fundamental principles of body structure at the cellular, tissue, organ, and system levels of organization.
- Units
- 4.50
- Cost
- $755.00