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.
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Pulmonology, Respiration, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Nephrology, Hemodynamics, Biology, Vital Signs, Electrophysiology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Blood Pressure, Cell Biology, Neurology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Image Analysis, Data Import/Export, Image Quality, Matlab, Deep Learning, Software Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Speech Language Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Sensory Systems Analysis, Anatomy, Surgery, Perioperative Care, Chronic Diseases, Operating Room (OR), Acute Care, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Medical Management, Physiology, Pathology, Clinical Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Practices, Pharmacotherapy
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Health Informatics, Autoencoders, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Generative AI, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Embeddings, Generative Model Architectures, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Deployment, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Health Care, Big Data
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, Probability & Statistics, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Scientific Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Care, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Culture, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures, World History, Public Health, Infectious Diseases
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Oncology, Trauma Care
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Journals, Scientific Methods, Research Reports, Research, Proofreading, Research Methodologies, Editing, Document Management, Style Guides, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Patient Education and Support, Spanish Language, Patient-centered Care, Medical Terminology, Language Competency, Dignity in Care, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Diagnostic Tests, Grammar, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Language Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Clinical Supervision, Conflict Management, Leadership, Public Speaking, Train The Trainer, Clinical Practices, Adult Education, Learning Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Gynecology, Urology, Respiration, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Surgery, Medical Terminology, Surgery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Clinical Trials, Clinical Monitoring, Sample Size Determination, Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research, Data Quality, Healthcare Ethics, Quality Assurance, Clinical Trial Management Systems, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Case Report Forms, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Data Maintenance, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Regulatory Compliance, Data Integrity, Informed Consent, Data Collection
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months