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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


  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll Tax, Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Payroll Reporting, Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Labor Compliance, Tax Returns, Tax Preparation, Compensation Management, Non-Profit Accounting, Data Entry, Income Tax, Workforce Management, Customer Service, Benefits Administration, Labor Law, Data Analysis

    4.7 stars, 821 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (821) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    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, Applied Mathematics, Sensory Systems Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Linear Algebra, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Histogram, Differential Equations

    4.7 stars, 1.1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    More Introduction to Financial Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Loans, Payment Processing and Collection, Ledgers (Accounting), Equities, Property Accounting, Tax

    4.8 stars, 562 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (562) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Introduction to Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Systems Development, Systems Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Functional Requirement, Product Lifecycle Management, Design Strategies, System Design and Implementation, Software Development Methodologies

    4.7 stars, 837 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (837) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Antibiotic Stewardship

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Infection Control, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Medication Therapy Management, Utilization Management, Hospital Medicine, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Diagnostic Tests, Long Term Care

    4.7 stars, 800 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (800) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Healthcare Organization Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Governance, Business Process, Medical Management, Business Process Management, Quality Improvement, Health Systems, Process Improvement, Process Development, Process Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Process Design, Healthcare Project Management, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Data Quality

    4.6 stars, 693 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (693) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Medical Spanish Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Medical History Documentation, Spanish Language, Patient Communication, Vocabulary, Clinical Assessment, Hospital Experience, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Medical Terminology, Language Competency, Grammar, Patient-centered Care, Health Disparities, Language Learning, Basic Patient Care, Oral Comprehension

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Healthcare Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Health Care, Medical Equipment and Technology, Health Technology, Market Dynamics, Health Administration, Medical Science and Research, Health Policy, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Regulatory Affairs, Insurance, Stakeholder Analysis, Hospital Medicine

    4.5 stars, 618 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (618) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lund University

    AI & Law

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Risk, AI literacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Labor Law, Intellectual Property, Governance, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Public Administration

    4.7 stars, 829 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (829) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Respiration, Psychiatry, Neurology, Mathematical Modeling, Patient Safety, Physiology, Internal Medicine, Injury Prevention, Life Sciences, Cardiology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Accident Prevention, General Medicine, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Health, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular Biology

    4.8 stars, 830 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    McMaster University

    DNA Decoded

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Techniques, Healthcare Ethics, Analysis

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    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

    4.5 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Image and Video Processing: From Mars to Hollywood with a Stop at the Hospital: Duke University
  • More Introduction to Financial Accounting: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to Systems Engineering: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Antibiotic Stewardship: Stanford Online
  • Healthcare Organization Operations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Medical Spanish Foundations: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Healthcare Marketplace: University of Minnesota
  • AI & Law: Lund University
  • Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society: University of Michigan

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