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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Healthcare IT Support

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Telehealth, Medical Records, Patient Safety, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Clinical Informatics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Informatics, Medical Equipment and Technology, Security Awareness, Desktop Support, End User Training and Support, Technical Support and Services, Medical Support, Technical Support, Customer Support

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Healthcare Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Medical Equipment and Technology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Medical Management, Health Technology, Biomedical Technology, Market Dynamics, Managed Care, Medicare, Health Administration, Medicaid, Health Policy, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Insurance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Principles of fMRI 1

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Research Design, Image Analysis, Neurology, Hemodynamics, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Spatial Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Probability & Statistics

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Physiology, Life Sciences, Big Data, Biostatistics, Data Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Laboratory Research, Data Collection, Taxonomy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Healthcare Ethics, Microbiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Diagnostic Tests, Neurology, Public Health, Biology, Case Studies, Patient Treatment, Preventative Care, Clinical Assessment, Pharmacotherapy

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Electronic Health Record/Reimbursement Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Payment Processing and Collection, Care Management, Patient Communication, Medical Coding, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Ethics, Medicare, Professional Development, Data Integrity, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Teamwork, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Conflict Management, Interoperability, Cultural Responsiveness, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Time Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Business Finance, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Small Business Accounting, Business Acumen, Financial Accounting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Metrics, Gross Profit, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Mathematics, Financial Data, Revenue Recognition, Asset Management

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    The Pennsylvania State University

    Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology, Public Health, Pathology, Immunology, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Sciences, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Social Network Analysis, Case Studies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Image and Video Processing: From Mars to Hollywood with a Stop at the Hospital

    Skills you'll gain: Image Quality, Digital Signal Processing, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Digital Communications, Computer Graphics, Medical Imaging, Sensory Systems Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Spatial Analysis, Linear Algebra, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Histogram, Differential Equations

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Hong Kong

    Implant Dentistry

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Procedures, Dentistry, Treatment Planning, Surgical Suturing, Oral and Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Dental Care, Patient Treatment, Surgery, Oral Health, Medical Equipment and Technology, Biology, Radiology, Risk Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Anomaly Detection, Microsoft Azure, Data Ethics, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Natural Language Processing, AI literacy, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding Financial Statements: Company Position

    Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Equities, Asset Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Healthcare IT Support: Johns Hopkins University
  • Healthcare Marketplace: University of Minnesota
  • Principles of fMRI 1: Johns Hopkins University
  • Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases: Duke University
  • Electronic Health Record/Reimbursement Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Fundamentals of Business Finance, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases: The Pennsylvania State University
  • Image and Video Processing: From Mars to Hollywood with a Stop at the Hospital: Duke University
  • Implant Dentistry: The University of Hong Kong

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