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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

    Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Coding, Revenue Cycle Management, Medical Terminology, CPT Coding, Regulatory Compliance

    4.6 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (7) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
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    University of Michigan

    Anatomy

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Cardiology, Mechanics, Pulmonology, Biology

    4.8 stars, 4.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    MedCerts

    Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Terminology, Medical Billing, Revenue Cycle Management, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Resilience, Health Information Management, Emotional Intelligence, Anatomy, Pathology, Professionalism, Medical Coding, Diversity Awareness, Patient-centered Care, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Records, Physiology, Payment Processing

    4.7 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    MedCerts

    Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Medical Office Procedures, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Resilience, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Emotional Intelligence, Professionalism, Patient Coordination, Diversity Awareness, Patient-centered Care, Patient Registration, Relationship Building, Medical History Documentation, Patient Communication, Record Keeping, Empathy

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    AAPC

    AAPC Medical Biller

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing, Denial Management, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Coding, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Billing, Patient Registration, CPT Coding, Accounts Receivable, Payment Processing and Collection, Billing & Invoicing, Clinical Documentation, Health Systems, Insurance, Medicare, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Medicaid, Administration, Regulatory Compliance

    4.6 stars, 254 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (254) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    Foundations of Medical Coding and ICD-10-CM

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Coding, Revenue Cycle Management, Medical Terminology, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Records, Clinical Documentation, Health Informatics, Anatomy, Medical Support, Health Care, Health Care Administration, Health Technology, Health Assessment, Health Education

    5 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Trauma Emergencies and Care

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Patient Evaluation, Triage, Emergency Response, Clinical Assessment, Patient Transport, Health Assessment, Wound Care, Physiology

    4.8 stars, 490 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (490) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Johns Hopkins Medical Office Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Denial Management, Patient Registration, Care Management, Medical Privacy, Revenue Cycle Management, Practice Management, Organizational Change, Change Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Performance Review, Data Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Terminology, Human Resource Policies, Medical Billing, Patient Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Analysis

    4.7 stars, 459 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

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

  • M

    MedCerts

    The Heart, Blood, and Lungs

    Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Medical Terminology, Cardiology, Medical Records, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Immunology, Pathology, Hematology, Anatomy, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing, Physiology

    4.7 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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    MedCerts

    Patient Care Technician Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Healthcare Ethics, Basic Patient Care, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Anatomy, Pathology, Professionalism, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Personal protective equipment, Vital Signs, Hand Hygiene, Patient Safety, Personal Care, Patient Positioning, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Pain Management, Infection Control

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    MedCerts

    Medical Terminology and Anatomy for Phlebotomy

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Phlebotomy, Cardiology, Hematology, Diagnostic Tests, Pathology, Anatomy, Physiology, Vital Signs, Biology, Nutrition and Diet

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
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    Moderna

    mRNAs as Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Biology, Drug Development, Infectious Diseases, Oncology

    4.7 stars, 215 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
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