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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


  • U

    University of New Mexico

    Web Application Development: Basic Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Git (Version Control System), Middleware, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Application Development, Software Architecture, User Interface (UI), Agile Software Development, Application Frameworks, Ajax, Agile Methodology, User Interface (UI) Design, Model View Controller, Databases, Database Management, Data Modeling, Ruby on Rails

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    185 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Formal Financial Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Ledgers (Accounting), Technical Accounting, Accounting, Accounting Records, Financial Accounting, General Ledger, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Financial Reporting, Inventory Accounting, Equities, Balance Sheet, Fixed Asset, Accounts Receivable, Financial Statements

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    383 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The George Washington University

    Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Practices, Program Standards, Nurse Education, Nursing, Health Education, Communication Strategies, Medical Equipment and Technology, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Privacy Law and Data Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Data Security, Regulatory Requirements, Health Information Management, Data Management, Incident Response, Case Law, Governance, Risk Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    851 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Tesoros de la Física y sus Descubridores I

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Physics, Physical Science, Mechanics, European History, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, Liberal Arts, General Science and Research, Medical Imaging, Experimentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    859 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Herbal Medicine

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    860 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Hearing Loss in Children

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Pediatrics, Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Language Disorders, Patient Evaluation, Child Health, Parent Communication, Disabilities, Childhood Education and Development, Sensory Systems Analysis, Public Health, Child Development, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Treatment, Special Education, Clinical Assessment, Adaptive Equipment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    238 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    561 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Model Training, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, No-Code Development, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    296 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 3: Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Machine Learning Methods, Markov Model, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Network Model, Unsupervised Learning, Model Training, Probability Distribution, Model Optimization, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    304 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Wilderness First Aid

    Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Life Support, Emergency and Intensive Care, Patient Evaluation, Trauma Care, Medical Emergency, Sanitation, Cleanliness, Neurology, First Aid, Patient Positioning, Patient Transport, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Wound Care, Airway Management, Health Assessment, Emergency Medical Services, Mobility Assistance, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environment Health And Safety

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    117 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    U.S. Health Law Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Medicaid, Medicare, Managed Care, Health Care, Personal Injury Law, Health Care Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Court Systems, Legal Risk, Plaintiff, Lawsuits, Informed Consent, Civil Law, Litigation and Civil Justice, Case Law, Adjudication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    267 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Web Application Development: Basic Concepts: University of New Mexico
  • Formal Financial Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions: The George Washington University
  • Privacy Law and Data Protection: University of Pennsylvania
  • Tesoros de la Física y sus Descubridores I: Universidad de los Andes
  • Herbal Medicine: University of Minnesota
  • Hearing Loss in Children: University of Michigan
  • More Introduction to Financial Accounting: University of Pennsylvania
  • Microsoft Azure Machine Learning: Microsoft
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models 3: Learning: Stanford University

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