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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Informatics, Health Information Management, Information Technology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Systems Analysis, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, System Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Interoperability, Data Literacy, Data Sharing, Medical Imaging, Emerging Technologies

    4.3 stars, 610 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (610) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Data Augmented Technology Assisted Medical Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Patient Communication, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Clinical Research, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, Probability & Statistics, Health Technology, Health Informatics, Decision Intelligence, Health Policy, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Integrations, Predictive Modeling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Introduction to Clinical Data

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Health Informatics, Clinical Research Ethics, Unstructured Data, Data Mining, Health Information Management, Electronic Medical Record, Data Transformation, Data Wrangling, Data Collection, Data Preprocessing, Health Disparities, Text Mining, Responsible AI, Medical Imaging

    4.6 stars, 516 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (516) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Saúde Baseada em Evidências

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Assessment, Health Disparities, Health Care, Research, Health Systems, Epidemiology, Public Health, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Research, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis

    4.9 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Public Health, Environment and Resource Management, Community Health

    4.8 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Herbal Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Pharmacology, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Nurse Education, Pain Management, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Medical Science and Research, Safety Standards, Mental Health

    4.9 stars, 868 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (868) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Clinical Research in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Coordination, Qualitative Research, Health Technology, Clinical Trial Management Systems, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Administration, Clinical Monitoring, Medical Science and Research, Care Management, Research Methodologies, Research, Insurance, Healthcare 5.0, Analysis, Planning, Environment

    4.9 stars, 18 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (18) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Intelligent Machining

    Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Control Systems, Machine Controls, Manufacturing Processes, Process Control, Real-Time Operating Systems, Manufacturing Operations, Automation, Production Process, Digital Transformation, Systems Architecture, Digital Signal Processing, Software Architecture, Software Systems

    4.6 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Workday

    Workday Basics Series

    Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Business Intelligence, No-Code Development, HR Tech, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Patch Management, Branding

    4.8 stars, 390 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Medical Spanish for Healthcare Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Medical History Documentation, Oral and Dental Care, Patient Communication, Spanish Language, Dental Instruments, Language Competency, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Health Care, Hospital Experience, Patient-centered Care, Basic Patient Care, Patient Observation, Clinical Practices, Language Learning, Patient Assistance, Treatment Planning, Active Listening, Multilingualism

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    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

    4.7 stars, 745 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (745) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Fundamentals of financial and management accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Capital Budgeting, Cost Accounting, Income Statement, Cost Management, Cash Flows, Cost Benefit Analysis, Investments, Decision Making

    4.7 stars, 748 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Augmented Technology Assisted Medical Decision Making: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Clinical Data: Stanford Online
  • Saúde Baseada em Evidências: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Herbal Medicine: University of Minnesota
  • Clinical Research in Healthcare: EDUCBA
  • Intelligent Machining: University at Buffalo
  • Workday Basics Series: Workday
  • Medical Spanish for Healthcare Professionals: Universidades Anáhuac

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