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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Deep Learning, Technical Writing, Computer Programming, Machine Learning Methods, Health Informatics, Applied Machine Learning, Autoencoders, Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Deployment, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Health Care, Big Data
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Informed Consent, Drug Development, Statistical Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Anatomy, Surgery, Chronic Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Medical Management, Physiology, Pathology, Medical Terminology, Clinical Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Practices, Pharmacotherapy
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Medical Terminology, Cardiology, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Records, Immunology, Pathology, Hematology, Anatomy, Diagnostic Tests, Electocardiography, Laboratory Testing, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Research Methodologies, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research, Research, Biostatistics, Sampling (Statistics), Medical Terminology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pharmacology, Airway Management, Cardiology, Medication Administration, Medical Emergency, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Critical Care, Health Assessment, Mental Status Examination, Vital Signs, Anatomy, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Wound Care, Patient Evaluation, Surgical Suturing, Clinical Assessment, Pain Management, Medical History Documentation, Basic Nursing Skills, Basic Patient Care, Infection Control, Clinical Practices, Nutritional Assessment, Anatomy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Emergency and Intensive Care, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator, Emergency Medicine, First Aid, Patient Advocacy, Acute Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nephrology, Pharmacology, Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Physiology, Substance Abuse, Anatomy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Evaluation, Triage, Clinical Assessment, First Aid, Patient Transport, Wound Care, Vital Signs, Physiology, Anatomy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Electronic Data Capture (EDC), Data Management, Data Collection, Case Report Forms, Data Sharing, Health Informatics, Data Strategy, Data Quality, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Sampling (Statistics), Data Integrity, Data Validation, Regulatory Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Systems, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Information Privacy, Primary Care, Health Care Administration, Health Information Management, Medicaid, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicare, Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Managed Care, Health Policy, Regulation and Legal Compliance
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statements, Managed Care, Income Statement, Employee Performance Management, Financial Analysis, Leadership and Management, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Organizational Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Lean Methodologies, Business Reporting, Health Care, Insurance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months