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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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    Stanford University

    AI in Healthcare Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Health Informatics, Model Evaluation, Clinical Data Management, Healthcare Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Collection, Applied Machine Learning, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Machine Learning Software, Artificial Intelligence, Performance Tuning, Risk Modeling

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    301 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    MRI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Image Quality, Digital Signal Processing, Medical Equipment and Technology

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    467 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    The Newborn Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pulmonology, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Cardiology, Clinical Assessment, Patient Observation, Child Health, Medical Equipment and Technology, Pediatrics, Medical Terminology, Anatomy

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    294 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Medical Administrative Assistants and the Healthcare Team

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Records, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Assistance, Health Information Management, Patient Coordination, Electronic Medical Record System, Patient Registration, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Medical Billing, Emergency Response, Patient Communication, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Primary Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient-centered Care, Behavioral Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gynecology, Community Health, Health Technology, Cultural Diversity, Health Policy, Safety and Security

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    279 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universiteit Leiden

    The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Ancient History, Social Sciences, Economics, Sociology, Research, Scientific Methods

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    439 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    La solución del conflicto ético

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Clinical Research Ethics, Informed Consent, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Advocacy, Conflict Management, Medical Practices and Procedures, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Research, Medical Privacy, Patient-centered Care, Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, End User Training and Support, Help Desk Support, Patient Communication, Health Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Technical Support, Information Technology, Health Information Management, Issue Tracking, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Privacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    763 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Effective Sales – An Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Sales, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Relationship Building, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    287 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 3: Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Markov Model, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Classification Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Algorithms, Regression Analysis

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    304 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding Prostate Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Tests, Oncology, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Surgery, Care Management, Clinical Trials, Risk Analysis, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Imaging

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    A Blueprint for Success – Your Video Pre-Production

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Videography, Video Editing, Cinematography, Writing, Editing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AI in Healthcare Capstone: Stanford University
  • MRI Fundamentals: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • The Newborn Assessment: University of Colorado System
  • Medical Administrative Assistants and the Healthcare Team: MedCerts
  • Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World: Universiteit Leiden
  • La solución del conflicto ético: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare: Johns Hopkins University
  • Effective Sales – An Overview: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models 3: Learning: Stanford University

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