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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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    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
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    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, European History, Social Studies, Economic Development, Social Sciences, Economics, Sociology, Liberal Arts, Research, Science and Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    440 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    The Basics of Trauma Surgery

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Orthopedics, Wound Care, Surgical Suturing, Surgery, Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Rehabilitation, Critical Care, Acute Care, Human Musculoskeletal System, Infection Control, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment, Diagnostic Tests

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    248 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Planning a Generative AI Project

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Risking, Communication

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    161 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Voice Disorders: What Patients and Professionals Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Speech Language Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Physiology, Clinical Assessment, Surgery, Anatomy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    219 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Everyday Chinese Medicine 2

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Health Systems, Health Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Public Health, Pharmacology, Clinical Practices, Patient Education and Support, Nutrition and Diet, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Observation, Clinical Assessment, Exercise Therapy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    235 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Topics of Medical Spanish III: Dentistry and Oral Health

    Skills you'll gain: Oral and Dental Care, Dental Procedures

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Trauma Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Crisis Intervention, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Research Ethics, Community Health, Child Health, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Cultural Diversity, Health Policy, Medical Privacy, Safety and Security

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    279 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Electrophysiology, Systems Analysis, Laboratory Research, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    577 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Patient Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Communication, Advocacy, Health Education, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Community Health, Health Policy, Persuasive Communication, Goal Setting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Professional IQ: Preventing and Solving Problems at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Professional Development, Personal Development, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Persuasive Communication, Rapport Building, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, Business Ethics, Professionalism, Communication, Relationship Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    146 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Preparing for AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals exam

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Computer Vision, No-Code Development, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Responsible AI

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    227 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions: The George Washington University
  • The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World: Universiteit Leiden
  • The Basics of Trauma Surgery: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Planning a Generative AI Project: Amazon Web Services
  • Voice Disorders: What Patients and Professionals Need to Know: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Everyday Chinese Medicine 2: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Topics of Medical Spanish III: Dentistry and Oral Health: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health: University of Michigan

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