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.

Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Sterilization, Urinalysis, Patient Communication, Medical Terminology, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Basic Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Geriatrics, Hand Hygiene, Electocardiography, Anatomy, Pediatrics, Patient Evaluation
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Respiration, Endocrinology, Anatomy, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Nephrology, Urology, Kinesiology, Vital Signs, Neurology, Biology, Nutrition and Diet
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Respiration, Pulmonology, Pain Management, Physiology, Health Assessment, Cardiology, Thermal Management, Neurology, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Revenue Cycle Management, Medical Billing, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Coding, Electronic Medical Record, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Patient Registration, Medicare, Managed Care, Medical Terminology, Payment Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Medical Terminology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Gynecology, Diagnostic Tests, Anatomy, Psychiatry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Denial Management, Patient Registration, Revenue Cycle Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Payment Processing and Collection, CPT Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Billing, Revenue Management, Managed Care, Medicare, Medicaid
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Patient Registration, Medical Records, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Office Procedures, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Patient Communication, Health Information Management, Revenue Cycle Management, Electronic Medical Record, Records Management, Clinical Documentation, Patient Safety, Care Coordination, Data Entry, Scheduling, Inventory Management System, Medical Terminology, Regulatory Compliance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Quality Assurance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing, Patient Registration, Revenue Cycle Management, Medical Office Procedures, Health Systems, Medicare, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Insurance, Administration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Records, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Registration, Medical History Documentation, Records Management, Information Privacy, Patient Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Vital Signs, Control Systems, Coordination, Biology, Communication Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability, Regression Analysis, Data Collection, Probability Distribution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Dental Radiography, Dental Procedures, Dentistry, Oral and Dental Care, Radiography, Periodontology, Dental Experience, Dental Care, Oral Health, Dental Instruments, Oral Hygiene, Radiology, Medical Terminology, Dental Hygiene, Medical Office Procedures, Surgery, Pediatrics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months