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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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    SkillUp

    Improving EHR System Effectiveness and Quality

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Medical Record System, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Informatics, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Medical Records, Data Quality, Health Information Management, Clinical Documentation, Issue Tracking, Clinical Informatics, Data Maintenance, Health Systems, Technical Communication, End User Training and Support, Patient Safety, Record Keeping, Problem Management, Technical Support

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Infection Control, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Bioinformatics, Medical Laboratory, Clinical Laboratory Science, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Pharmacology, Health Policy, Molecular Biology

    4.7 stars, 2.6K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.6K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • Y

    Yale University

    Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers

    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 stars, 2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Child Welfare, Journalism, Case Studies

    4.8 stars, 2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Infosec

    Introduction to Privacy and Global Privacy Laws & Standards

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Medical Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Governance, Data Security, Legal Risk, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Data Sharing, Child Welfare, Informed Consent, Computer Security, Risk Management Framework

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to battery-management systems

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Safety Standards, Electronic Components, Control Systems, Thermal Management, Electronics, Failure Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Engineering, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Chemistry, Requirements Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Estimation

    4.8 stars, 2.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    Mental Health Care Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Medical Privacy, Emotional Intelligence, Professionalism, Child Development, Diversity Awareness, Patient-centered Care, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Composure, Gerontology, Psychiatry, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health Therapies, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health

    4.8 stars, 1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Probabilistic Graphical Models

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Intelligence, Bayesian Statistics, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Markov Model, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Probability & Statistics, Network Analysis, Statistical Inference, Model Training, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Sampling (Statistics)

    4.6 stars, 1.6K reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.6K) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Chemistry: Matter, Atoms & Periodic Table

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Of Measurement, Chemistry, Radiation Protection, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Arithmetic, Chemical Engineering, Electronics, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Pearson

    Reading and Writing about Literature

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Liberal Arts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    Surgical Technology Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Room (OR), Surgery, Patient Positioning, Sterilization, Sterile Procedure, Patient Preparation, Perioperative Care, Asepsis, General Surgery, Pharmacology, Medical Equipment, Infection Control, Medication Dispensation, Medical Equipment and Technology, Occupational Hygiene, Health Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    Professionalism in Allied Health

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Professionalism, Diversity Awareness, Patient-centered Care, Composure, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Patient Communication, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Healthcare Ethics, Trustworthiness, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cleanliness, Accountability, Time Management

    4.8 stars, 989 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (989) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular medical terminology courses

  • Improving EHR System Effectiveness and Quality: SkillUp
  • Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers: Yale University
  • International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice: Universiteit Leiden
  • Introduction to Privacy and Global Privacy Laws & Standards: Infosec
  • Introduction to battery-management systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Mental Health Care Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models: Stanford Online
  • Foundations of Chemistry: Matter, Atoms & Periodic Table: John Wiley & Sons
  • Reading and Writing about Literature: Pearson

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