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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


  • U

    University of Rochester

    Introduction to Translational Science

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Laboratory Research, Informed Consent, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, General Science and Research, Community Health, Data Sharing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    120 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education and Training, Multimedia, Educational Materials, Adaptive Equipment, Pedagogy, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Developmental Disabilities, Instructional Design, Visual Impairment Education, Diversity Awareness, Labor Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Microsoft Office

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    249 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Data Science of Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Care, Medical Records, Health Information Management, Health Systems, Clinical Informatics, Electronic Medical Record System, Databases, Health Technology, Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Interoperability, Big Data, Data Access, Query Languages, Data Integration, Data Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    234 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    中医药与中华传统文化

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Health Care, Medical Science and Research, Medical Practices and Procedures, General Medicine, Ancient History, Physiology, Liberal Arts

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    220 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    MathWorks

    Introduction to Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Matlab, Anomaly Detection, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning Methods, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    58 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sensor Manufacturing and Process Control

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Machine Controls, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Process Control, Laboratory Equipment, Manufacturing Processes, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Semiconductors, Laboratory Testing, Health Technology, Medical Devices, Electronic Components, Performance Tuning, Network Protocols

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    322 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Chronic Diseases, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Community Health, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Management, Managed Care, Health Equity, Preventative Care, Constructive Feedback, Care Management, Gerontology, Active Listening, Medical Coding, CPT Coding, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Organizational Change, Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    312 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Privacy and Standardisation

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Standard, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Case Law, Medical Privacy, Court Systems, Telecommunications, Legal Writing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Research, Legal Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Ethics, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, European History, International Relations, Interoperability, Data Security, Emerging Technologies

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    384 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Generative AI-Powered Solutions for Modern Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Project Management, Clinical Documentation, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Resource Utilization, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Data Ethics, Health Care Administration, Operations Management, Operational Excellence, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Informed Consent, Project Risk Management, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, AI Security, Healthcare Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Health Informatics

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    74 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    GenAI for Execs & Business Leaders: Formulate Your Use Case

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Thinking, Brainstorming, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Business Analysis, Feasibility Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    138 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Human Anatomy & Physiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Physiology, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Practices, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Lifelong Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    170 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • X

    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    Lecture Series for Preventing and Controlling COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Public Health, Personal protective equipment, Diagnostic Tests, Hospital Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, Patient Treatment, Pathology, Microbiology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    362 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Translational Science: University of Rochester
  • An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Data Science of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • 中医药与中华传统文化 : Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Introduction to Computer Vision: MathWorks
  • Sensor Manufacturing and Process Control: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Value-Based Care: University of Houston
  • Privacy and Standardisation: 28DIGITAL
  • Generative AI-Powered Solutions for Modern Healthcare: Coursera
  • GenAI for Execs & Business Leaders: Formulate Your Use Case: IBM

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