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Medical Terminology Courses

Medical terminology courses can help you learn the language of healthcare, including anatomical terms, medical abbreviations, and diagnostic codes. You can build skills in understanding patient records, communicating effectively with healthcare professionals, and interpreting medical literature. Many courses introduce tools like electronic health record systems and coding software, that support applying your knowledge in clinical settings and ensuring accurate documentation and billing.


Popular Medical Terminology Courses and Certifications


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    Duke University

    ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Analysis, Governance, Strategic Thinking, Business Communication, Trend Analysis

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    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Regulation, Integration, & Control

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Endocrinology, Physiology, Neurology, Clinical Practices, Life Sciences, Medical Terminology, Biology

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    Yale University

    Anatomy of the Head and Spine

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Neurology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Respiration, Physiology, Radiology, Surgery

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics for Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Medical Privacy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Informed Consent, Environmental Regulations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Proceedings, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Life Sciences, Personal Injury Law, Biotechnology, Case Studies

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    161 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    AI Workflow: AI in Production

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Deployment, Unit Testing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, AI Workflows, IBM Cloud, Microservices, Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Business Metrics, Natural Language Processing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Science, Python Programming

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    Immersify

    The Framework of Movement: Understanding Bones and Muscles

    Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Medical Imaging, Anatomy, Kinesiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Diagnostic Tests, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, Medical Terminology, Pathology, Physiology, Chronic Diseases

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Tax Planning, Auditing, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Financial Auditing, Financial Reporting, Compliance Management, Accounting Records, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Controls, Reconciliation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Analytical Solutions to Common Healthcare Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Data Dictionary, Health Informatics, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Synthesis, Fraud detection, Analytics, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Clinical Data Management, Data Transformation, Quality Assessment, Risk Analysis, Data Quality, Predictive Modeling

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Oncology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Physiology, Medical Science and Research, Energy and Utilities, Healthcare Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Analytics Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Health Informatics, Business Analytics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Analytics, Patient Safety, Health Care, Patient-centered Care, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Analytics, Organizational Strategy, Risk Analysis, Peer Review, Strategic Thinking, Data Management, Systems Thinking

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    University of Michigan

    Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Rehabilitation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Prehospital care of acute stroke and patient selection for endovascular treatment using the RACE scale

    Skills you'll gain: Acute Care, Triage, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Departments, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular medical terminology courses

  • ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business: Duke University
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Regulation, Integration, & Control: Rice University
  • Anatomy of the Head and Spine : Yale University
  • Genomics for Law: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • AI Workflow: AI in Production: IBM
  • The Framework of Movement: Understanding Bones and Muscles : Immersify
  • Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices: Coursera
  • Analytical Solutions to Common Healthcare Problems: University of California, Davis
  • The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Healthcare Analytics Essentials : Northeastern University

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