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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Billing, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Coding, CPT Coding, Revenue Cycle Management, Clinical Documentation, Medical Office Procedures, Health Administration, Medical Terminology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Blood Pressure, Long Term Care, Cardiology, Personal Care, Home Health Care, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Health Care, Medical Management, Preventative Care, Pain Management, Care Management, Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition
★ 4.8 (37) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Healthcare Ethics, Microbiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing, Water Resources, Neurology, Public Health, Hematology, Sanitation, Immunology, Biology, Health Disparities, Case Studies, Patient Treatment, Clinical Assessment
★ 4.7 (740) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing, Medical Billing and Coding, Claims Processing, Revenue Cycle Management, Medical Office Procedures, Clinical Documentation, Medical Coding, Billing & Invoicing, CPT Coding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurology, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Anatomy, Radiology, Experimentation, Research Design, Laboratory Research, Image Analysis, Clinical Assessment, Hemodynamics, Medical Terminology
★ 4.7 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Safety Standards, Electronic Components, Low Voltage, Control Systems, Thermal Management, Electronics, Electrical Power, Failure Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Chemistry, Requirements Analysis, Estimation
★ 4.8 (2.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Communication, Chronic Diseases, Health Technology, Medical Telemetry, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Education and Support, Patient-centered Care, Care Management, Health Assessment, Medical Privacy, Healthcare Ethics, Health Administration, Health Care, Care Coordination, Medical Equipment and Technology, Technology Solutions, Clinical Monitoring, Health Informatics, Patient Treatment
★ 4.5 (50) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Motion Arguments, Legal Strategy, Legal Writing, Court Systems, Learning Strategies, Civil Procedures, Policy Analysis, Economics
★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Motivational Interviewing, Health Equity, Substance Abuse, Psychosocial Assessments, Substance Abuse Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Dignity in Care, Patient Communication, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Education And Counseling, Psychiatry, Social Justice, Pharmacotherapy, Psychotherapy, Treatment Planning
★ 4.8 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidades Anáhuac
Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Patient Evaluation, Medical History Documentation, Patient Communication, Language Competency, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Vocabulary, Grammar, Patient-centered Care, Hospital Medicine, Medical Terminology, Language Learning, Direct Patient Care, Oral Comprehension
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Patient Education and Support, Mammography, Radiation Therapy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Clinical Trials, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Capillary, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Treatment Planning, Hemodynamics, Drug Development, Cell Biology, Biology
★ 4.8 (9.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Social Determinants Of Health, Operations Management, Health Disparities, Team Performance Management, Income Statement, Human Relations Movement, Employee Performance Management, Health Systems, Operational Performance Management, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Insurance
★ 4.6 (2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months