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.

Moderna
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Immunology, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Biology, Emerging Technologies, Drug Development, Oncology
★ 4.8 (128) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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
★ 4.8 (5.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Hand Hygiene, Sterile Procedure, Anatomy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Medical History Documentation, Diagnostic Tests, Safety Standards, Physiology, Patient Communication, Infectious Diseases
★ 4.9 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Spanish Language, Patient-centered Care, Medical Terminology, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Diagnostic Tests, Cultural Diversity, Grammar, Pharmaceutical Terminology
★ 4.7 (339) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Clinical Supervision, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Leadership, Public Speaking, Mechanical Ventilation, Verbal Communication Skills, Train The Trainer, Communication Strategies, Communication, Learning Strategies
★ 4.9 (258) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Google Cloud Platform, Health Technology, Medical Science and Research, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Patient Communication, Health Informatics, Telehealth, Clinical Informatics, Health Care, Health Systems, Patient Education and Support, Health Information Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Quality, Health Policy, Clinical Data Management, Electronic Medical Record, Digital Communications, Data Management, Data Governance, Data Sharing, Analytics, Data Analysis
★ 4.6 (118) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Health Information Management, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Medical Records, Data Management, Health Informatics, Clinical Data Management, Electronic Medical Record System, Information Management, Data Governance, Health Systems, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Privacy, Health Technology, Database Management, Data Mining, Interoperability, Authentications, Predictive Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Patient Registration, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Records, Claims Processing, Registration, Health Information Management, Electronic Medical Record System, Clinic Management Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Records Management, Clinical Documentation, Patient Safety, Data Entry, Document Management, Health Informatics, Data Validation, Data Security, Data Integrity, Regulatory Compliance
★ 3.5 (11) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, English Language, Language Competency, Language Learning, Grammar
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks