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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

Online
1.50 units
$345.00
Notes: Book required. Prerequisite for Professional Certificate in Clinical Trials Design and Management; may be waived (if you can read a medical chart, you do not need this course). Required for these additional certificate programs: Healthcare Information Technology; Hospital Coding Specialist; Lactation Consultant; Outpatient Coding; Healthcare Fundamentals 3-Pack.

Course sessions

Closed

Section ID:

177881

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

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 7th
by Fremgen/Frucht

ISBN / ASIN: 9780134701202

You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 9/24/2024

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Closed

Instructor: Donna Stern

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.

Full Bio
Closed

Section ID:

177882

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

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 7th
by Fremgen/Frucht

ISBN / ASIN: 9780134701202

You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 10/13/24

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Closed

Instructor: Donna Stern

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.

Full Bio
Closed

Section ID:

177883

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

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 7th
by Fremgen/Frucht

ISBN / ASIN: 9780134701202

You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 11/10/24

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Closed

Instructor: Donna Stern

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.

Full Bio
Add To Cart

Section ID:

186347

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

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: 1/5/2025

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Add To Cart

Instructor: Donna Stern

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.

Full Bio
Add To Cart

Section ID:

186348

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

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: 1/26/2025

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Add To Cart

Instructor: Donna Stern

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.

Full Bio
Add To Cart

Section ID:

186349

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

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: 2/16/25

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Add To Cart

Instructor: Donna Stern

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.

Full Bio
Add To Cart

Section ID:

186354

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

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: 4/21/25

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Add To Cart

Instructor: Donna Stern

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.

Full Bio