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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

    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 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Medical Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Life Sciences, Electrophysiology, Cell Biology, Psychology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse

    4.9 stars, 3.1K reviews, Advanced, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (3.1K) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research, Healthcare Ethics, Scientific Methods, Statistical Reporting, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Drug Development, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis

    4.7 stars, 4.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • S

    Stanford Online

    Writing in the Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Writing, Concision, Report Writing, Grammar, Editing, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Grant Writing, Journals, Research, Peer Review, Public Affairs, Media and Communications

    4.9 stars, 9.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (9.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Trending right now
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to the Biology of Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Mammography, Molecular Biology, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Clinical Trials, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Radiation Therapy, Cell Biology, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Pathology, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Biology, Risk Analysis, Surgery

    4.8 stars, 7.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (7.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease

    Skills you'll gain: Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Oral Cancer Screening, Dental Care, Dentistry, Cardiology, Pain Management, General Medicine, Endocrinology, Dental Procedures, Oral Hygiene, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Hematology, Patient Treatment, Anesthesiology, Surgery

    4.9 stars, 827 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (827) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Drug Development Product Management

    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, Strategic Partnership, Medical Science and Research, Marketing

    4.6 stars, 6.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (6.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    Visualizing the Living Body: Diagnostic Imaging

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Radiology, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Radiography, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Ultrasonography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Tests, Image Analysis, Anatomy

    4.8 stars, 391 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (391) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Taipei Medical University

    AI in Healthcare: Opportunities & Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Large Language Modeling, Health Informatics, Artificial Intelligence, Health Technology, Health Systems, Patient Safety, Machine Learning, Health Information Management, Augmented Reality, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Internet Of Things, Big Data, Data Collection, Reinforcement Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Virtual Reality, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • T

    Taipei Medical University

    Translational Medicine 1: Gene Editing & Molecular Imaging

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Medical Imaging, Molecular Biology, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Radiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Oncology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Clinical Practices, Clinical Informatics, Experimentation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI Healthcare Administration & Documentation

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Generative AI, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Medical Coding, Patient Coordination, ChatGPT, Healthcare Project Management, Care Coordination, Electronic Medical Record, Health Informatics, Patient Communication, Healthcare Ethics, Health Information Management, Business Process Automation, Prompt Engineering, Operational Efficiency, Compliance Management, Technology Roadmaps, Change Management

    4.3 stars, 61 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (61) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Research, Science and Research, Analysis, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Clinical Trials, Healthcare Ethics, Research Methodologies, Risk Analysis, Medical Terminology, Fraud detection

    4.9 stars, 2.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Nutrition and Medical Weight Loss: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Medical Neuroscience: Duke University
  • Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials: Johns Hopkins University
  • Writing in the Sciences: Stanford Online
  • Introduction to the Biology of Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease: University of Pennsylvania
  • Drug Development Product Management: University of California San Diego
  • Visualizing the Living Body: Diagnostic Imaging: Yale University
  • AI in Healthcare: Opportunities & Challenges: Taipei Medical University
  • Translational Medicine 1: Gene Editing & Molecular Imaging: Taipei Medical University

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