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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


  • M

    MedCerts

    Pediatric, Geriatric, Phlebotomy, and Cardiology Assisting

    Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Urinalysis, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Laboratory Testing, Venipuncture, Electocardiography, Pediatrics, Specimen Collection, Cardiology, Medical Assistance, Patient Preparation, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Diagnostic Tests, Basic Patient Care, Infection Control

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Wilderness First Aid - Environmental Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Cleanliness, First Aid, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environment Health And Safety, Medical Emergency, Hand Hygiene, Emergency Response, Infection Control, Vital Signs, Accident Prevention, Injury Prevention, Life Support, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Decision Making, Airway Management, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    ISC2

    ISC2 Healthcare Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Continuous Monitoring, Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Health Technology, Information Privacy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Risk Mitigation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Risk Control, Data Management, Patient Safety, Security Awareness, Data Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Translational Science

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Medical Science and Research, Community Health, Research, Clinical Research, Public Health, Diversity Awareness, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Laboratory Research, Mentorship, Team Collaboration

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Space Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Safety Standards, Cybersecurity, Accident Prevention, Safety and Security, Medical Science and Research, Threat Management, Physical Science, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Issue, Radiation Protection, Waste Minimization, Continuous Monitoring, General Medicine, Spatial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Physics, Mathematical Modeling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Atención centrada en el paciente

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Care Management, Medical Management, Preventative Care, Health Disparities, Professionalism, Nutrition and Diet, Health Promotion, Clinical Nutrition, Mental Health, Collaboration, Empathy, Social Determinants Of Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Amazon Aurora Primer

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo:Influencias Globales de la Medicina Tradicional

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Medical Practices and Procedures, Intercultural Competence, Pain Management, Maternal Health, Manual Therapy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    EHR: Navigate Data & Compliance Confidently

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Information Management, Data Entry, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Validation, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Data Integrity, Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Foundations of Effective Sales Pipeline Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Development, Sales Process, Lead Generation, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales Training, Sales Prospecting, Sales, Sales Strategy, Prospecting and Qualification, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Optimize Patient Records: Navigate, Enter, and File

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Medical Record System, Medical History Documentation, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Medical Office Procedures, Data Entry, Clinical Documentation, Health Information Management, Document Management, File Management, Document Control, Data Capture, Vital Signs, Digital Transformation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Immersify

    Digestive Dynamics: Understanding the GI System

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Practices, Diagnostic Tests, Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Oncology, Oral Health, Nutrition and Diet, Microbiology, Medical Terminology

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Pediatric, Geriatric, Phlebotomy, and Cardiology Assisting: MedCerts
  • Wilderness First Aid - Environmental Emergencies: University of Colorado System
  • ISC2 Healthcare Certificate: ISC2
  • Introduction to Translational Science : University of Michigan
  • Space Safety: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Atención centrada en el paciente: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Amazon Aurora Primer: Amazon Web Services
  • Curanderismo:Influencias Globales de la Medicina Tradicional: University of New Mexico
  • EHR: Navigate Data & Compliance Confidently: Coursera
  • Foundations of Effective Sales Pipeline Management: Coursera

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