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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 Pennsylvania

    The Business of Health Care

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Social Determinants Of Health, Operations Management, Health Disparities, Team Performance Management, Income Statement, Human Relations Movement, Employee Performance Management, Health Systems, Operational Performance Management, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Insurance

    ★ 4.6 (2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Stanford University

    Writing in the Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing, Journals, Editing, General Science and Research, Grammar

    ★ 4.9 (9.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • G

    Google

    Foundations of Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Change Management, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Organizational Structure, Program Management, Project Planning, Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology, Strategic Thinking

    ★ 4.9 (101K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition and Medical Weight Loss

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Care Plans, Clinical Nutrition, Surgery, General Surgery, Nutrition Education, Medical Practices and Procedures

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

  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Clinical Project Management

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

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Protocolo de investigación médica: diseño y desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Statistical Methods, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Data Analysis, Statistics, Clinical Research, Analysis, Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Technical Writing, Science and Research, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Artificial Intelligence

    ★ 4.9 (74) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    AAPC

    Introduction to Certified Professional Biller

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing, Patient Registration, Revenue Cycle Management, Billing, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Insurance, Administration

    ★ 4.6 (156) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Virtual Machines, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Public Cloud, Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Data Storage, Database Management Systems, Scalability

    ★ 4.5 (2.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Project Management in Healthcare

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

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Patient Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Design Thinking, Change Management, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Organizational Change, Conflict Management, Data Literacy, Performance Measurement, Systems Thinking, Healthcare Project Management, Data Visualization, Solution Design, Health Systems, Data Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Risk Analysis, Data Presentation, Maintainability, Safety Assurance, Quality Improvement

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    MedCerts

    Medical Administrative Assistants and the Healthcare Team

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Records, Medical Office Procedures, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Patient Coordination, Patient Registration, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Support, Medical Billing, Emergency Response, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

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

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Compromiso del paciente: resultados clínicos satisfactorios

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Clinical Leadership, Patient Safety, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Care Management, Medical Management, Clinical Practices, Preventative Care, Clinical Experience, Health Education, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Disparities, Health Technology, Professionalism, Nutrition and Diet, Science and Research, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research, Collaboration

    ★ 4.6 (75) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Business of Health Care: University of Pennsylvania
  • Writing in the Sciences: Stanford University
  • Foundations of Project Management: Google
  • Nutrition and Medical Weight Loss: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Clinical Project Management: Creo Incubator
  • Protocolo de investigación médica: diseño y desarrollo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Introduction to Certified Professional Biller: AAPC
  • Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services: Microsoft
  • Project Management in Healthcare: Creo Incubator
  • Patient Safety: Johns Hopkins University

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