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.

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Hand Hygiene, Anatomy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Medical Assistance, Safety Standards, Physiology
★ 4.9 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Clinical Trials, Data Preprocessing, Risk Modeling, Data Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Patient Treatment, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Medical Imaging, Natural Language Processing
★ 4.7 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Airway Management, Trauma Care, Automated External Defibrillator, Patient Communication, Child Health, Childbirth, Clinical Assessment, Maternal Health, Patient Advocacy, Health Assessment, Pediatrics, Basic Patient Care, Vital Signs, Medical History Documentation, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Medication Administration, Cardiology, Pharmacology
★ 4.8 (2.7K) · 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 Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Medical Emergency, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator, Patient Advocacy, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Substance Abuse
★ 4.8 (550) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Respiration, Anatomy, Biology, Blood Pressure
★ 4.8 (5.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Autoencoders, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Embeddings, Generative Model Architectures, Machine Learning, Health Care, Model Deployment, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Big Data, Data Synthesis
★ 3.3 (52) · Advanced · Specialization · 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

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Spanish Language, Medical Terminology, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Diagnostic Tests, Grammar, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Language Learning
★ 4.7 (339) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Taipei Medical University
Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Research Ethics, Precision Medicine, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research, Biomedical Engineering, Informed Consent, Drug Development, Biotechnology, Medical Imaging, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research, Bioinformatics, Research Design, Health Informatics, Epidemiology, Oncology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology
Intermediate · Specialization · 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

Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Computer Vision, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Medical Imaging, Data Preprocessing, Model Deployment, Predictive Analytics, Model Training, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Science and Research, Health Care, Chronic Diseases
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months