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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


  • N

    Novartis

    Clinical Trials: Good Clinical Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Informed Consent, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research Coordination, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Data Management, Drug Development, Record Keeping, Clinical Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Document Management, Health Equity, Patient Communication

    4.7 stars, 796 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (796) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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, Basic Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Geriatrics, Laboratory Testing, Direct Patient Care, Venipuncture, Hand Hygiene

    4.8 stars, 63 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    Medical Terminology and Anatomy for Phlebotomy

    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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Clinical Trials Operations

    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 stars, 628 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (628) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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), CPT Coding, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Terminology, Adjudication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    The Human Body's Communication Systems

    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 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    Medical Assisting Foundations

    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 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Medical Emergencies: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pharmacology, Airway Management, Cardiology, Medication Administration, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Emergency, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Clinical Assessment, Respiratory Therapy, Health Assessment, Mental Status Examination, Respiration, Patient Treatment, Oxygen Therapy, Endocrinology, Anatomy

    4.8 stars, 819 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (819) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Cancer Biology

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering Tools, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Prompt Patterns, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Cloud-Native Computing, Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Application Development, Cloud Deployment

    4.7 stars, 49K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (49K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    Digestion, Micturition, and Reproduction

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Urology, Gynecology, Urinalysis, Anatomy, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Medical Records, Pathology, Diagnostic Tests, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Physiology, Nephrology, Maternal Health

    4.9 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unix Commands, grep, Biostatistics, R (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unix Shell, Unix, Data Science, Data Management, Statistical Methods, Command-Line Interface, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Linux Commands, Data Structures, Big Data, Molecular Biology, R Programming, Python Programming

    4.5 stars, 6.9K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (6.9K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular medical terminology courses

  • Clinical Trials: Good Clinical Practice: Novartis
  • Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Medical Terminology and Anatomy for Phlebotomy: MedCerts
  • Clinical Trials Operations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Medical Billing: Code, Claim, Collect: Coursera
  • The Human Body's Communication Systems: MedCerts
  • Medical Assisting Foundations: MedCerts
  • Medical Emergencies: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation: University of Colorado System
  • Cancer Biology: Johns Hopkins University
  • Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure: Google Cloud

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