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.

Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Phlebotomy, Cardiology, Hematology, Hemodynamics, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Diagnostic Tests, Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Anatomy, Physiology, Vital Signs, Biology, Nutrition and Diet
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pathology, Operating Room (OR), Sterilization, Sterile Procedure, Patient Positioning, Anatomy, Physiology, Surgery, Biology, Clinical Practices, Cell Biology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Nutrition and Diet
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Commercialization, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmacology, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Managed Care, Intellectual Property, Sales Strategy, Product Planning, Biotechnology, Portfolio Management, Bioinformatics, Precision Medicine, Strategic Partnership, Marketing
★ 4.6 (6.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Endocrinology, Neurology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Pathology, Medical Practices and Procedures, Medical Records, Sensory Systems Analysis, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Anatomy, General Medicine, Physiology
★ 4.9 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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
★ 4.7 (629) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Medical Equipment and Technology, Health Care Administration, Hospital Experience, Nursing Management, Nursing Administration, Health Systems, Infection Control, Medical Equipment, Intensive Care Unit, Health Administration, Medical Support, Medical Management, Telehealth, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Patient Flow, Bed Management, Hospital Admissions, Health Technology
★ 4.8 (47) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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 (27) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Behavior-Driven Development, DevSecOps, Agile Project Management, Test Driven Development (TDD), Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Continuous Integration, Project Risk Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Lean Methodologies, Scaled Agile Framework, DevOps, Agile Software Development, Risk Management, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Product Development, Management Reporting
★ 4.6 (3.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Medical Laboratory, Laboratory Testing, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction, Substance Abuse, Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory Techniques, Pathology, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Analytical Testing, Clinical Laboratory Science, Diagnostic Tests, Case Studies, Emergency Departments, Precision Medicine, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy, Drug Development, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Coding, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Billing, CPT Coding, Health Information Management, Medical Records, Revenue Cycle Management, Clinical Documentation
★ 4.5 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford Online
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Data Ethics, Clinical Research, Health Care, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research Ethics, Machine Learning Methods, Managed Care, Unstructured Data, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Model Deployment, Health Informatics, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence
★ 4.7 (2.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Patient Education and Support, Mammography, Radiation Therapy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Clinical Trials, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Capillary, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Treatment Planning, Hemodynamics, Drug Development, Cell Biology, Biology
★ 4.8 (10K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months