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.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Medical Emergency, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator, Patient Advocacy, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Substance Abuse
★ 4.8 (551) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Denial Management, Patient Registration, Revenue Cycle Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Payment Processing and Collection, Registration, CPT Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Billing, Insurance, Revenue Management
★ 4.8 (107) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Medical Devices, Payment Systems, Intellectual Property, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Commercialization, Leadership Development, Product Management, Go To Market Strategy, New Product Development, Medical Equipment and Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Organizational Structure, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Market Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Health Technology, Innovation
★ 4.5 (1.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Dental Radiography, Dental Procedures, Dentistry, Periodontology, Dental Experience, Dental Care, Oral Health, Dental Instruments, Medical Terminology, Medical Office Procedures, Surgery
★ 4.9 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Culture, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures
★ 4.7 (88) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Respiration, Anatomy, Biology, Blood Pressure
★ 4.8 (5.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability
★ 4.8 (3.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Statistical Methods, Patient Communication, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Clinical Research, Model Evaluation, Probability & Statistics, Health Technology, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Integrations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Preventative Care, Language Learning, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Nutrition and Diet, Literacy, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Writing
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Medical Terminology, Professionalism, Patient-centered Care, Anatomy, Pathology, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Strong Work Ethic, Patient Education And Counseling, Emotional Intelligence, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Teamwork, Physiology, Trustworthiness, Vital Signs, Communication, Conflict Management, Conscientiousness, Biology
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Informed Consent, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Data Management, Drug Development, Record Keeping, Clinical Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Document Management
★ 4.7 (801) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Radiation Therapy, Health Care, Public Health, Health Education, Health Disparities, Epidemiology, Cell Biology, Medical Terminology, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Pathology, Biology, Health Informatics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks