• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  1. Categories
  2. Medical Terminology

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


  • M

    MedCerts

    Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Sterilization, Urinalysis, Patient Communication, Medical Terminology, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Infection Control, Asepsis, Nutrition and Diet, Pathology, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Geriatrics, Laboratory Testing, Hand Hygiene, Electocardiography, Anatomy, Pediatrics

    4.8 stars, 65 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (65) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Stanford Online

    AI in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Data Ethics, Health Care, Clinical Data Management, Machine Learning Methods, Managed Care, Unstructured Data, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicare, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Health Technology

    4.7 stars, 2.7K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Scripting, Debugging, Event-Driven Programming, Browser Compatibility

    4.4 stars, 901 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (901) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Optimizing the Clinic: Basics of Medical Office Management

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Registration, Medical Records, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Office Procedures, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Patient Communication, Health Information Management, Revenue Cycle Management, Electronic Medical Record, Records Management, Clinical Documentation, Patient Safety, Care Coordination, Data Entry, Scheduling, Inventory Management System, Medical Terminology, Regulatory Compliance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Quality Assurance

    4.1 stars, 30 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.1 (30) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Cancer Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Radiation Therapy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Cell Biology, Treatment Planning, Urology, Patient Treatment, Biology, Surgery, Preventative Care

    4.8 stars, 10K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (10K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Project Management in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Clinical Leadership, Patient Communication, Team Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Team Building, Composure, Emotional Intelligence, Healthcare Project Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Communication, Health Care

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Healthcare and Hospital Management

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Medical Equipment and Technology, Health Care Administration, Nursing Management, Nursing Administration, Health Systems, Infection Control, Medical Equipment, Intensive Care Unit, Health Administration, Medical Support, Telehealth, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Patient Flow, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Administration, Hospital Admissions, Health Technology, Health Policy

    4.8 stars, 48 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (48) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • C

    Coursera

    Medical Billing: Code and Claim Cleanly

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing, Medical Billing and Coding, Claims Processing, Revenue Cycle Management, Medical Office Procedures, Clinical Documentation, Medical Coding, Billing & Invoicing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    School Health for Children and Adolescents

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, Nutrition Education, Chronic Diseases, Case Studies, Nutrition and Diet, Health Promotion, Developmental Disabilities, Parent Communication, Care Management, Child Health, Care Coordination, Disabilities, Medical Emergency, Student Support and Services, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, First Aid, Behavioral Health

    4.8 stars, 3.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Medical Billing: Code, Claim, Collect

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing, Medical Billing and Coding, Claims Processing, Medical Coding, Revenue Cycle Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Adjudication

    4.7 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Clinical Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Clinical Leadership, Patient Communication, Team Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Team Building, Composure, Healthcare Project Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making, Conflict Management, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Communication, Empathy, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Health Care

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Medical Spanish for Healthcare Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Spanish Language, Language Competency, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Patient Observation, Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Language Learning, Patient Assistance, Active Listening

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

1…456…45

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Free Courses
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog
  • Social Impact

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok