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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


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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Dental Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Dental Hygiene, Periodontology, Oral Cancer Screening, Medical History Documentation, Pain Management, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Spanish Language, Patient-centered Care, Medical Terminology, Language Competency, Dignity in Care, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Diagnostic Tests, Cultural Diversity, Grammar, Pharmaceutical Terminology

    4.7
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    335 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Qualitative Research, Data Synthesis, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis

    4.8
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    3.5K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Writing in the Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Peer Review, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Writing, Scientific Methods, Journals, Editing, Grammar, Research, Proofreading, Healthcare Ethics, Media and Communications

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Data Management for Clinical Research

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Electronic Data Capture (EDC), Data Management, Data Collection, Case Report Forms, Data Sharing, Health Informatics, Data Strategy, Data Quality, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Sampling (Statistics), Data Integrity, Data Validation, Regulatory Compliance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Western Australia

    Blood Film Morphology - A Practical Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Hematology, Blood Collection, Pathology, Medical Laboratory, Clinical Laboratory Science, Specimen Preparation, Diagnostic Tests, Image Analysis, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Medical Emergencies: CPR, Toxicology, and Wilderness

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency and Intensive Care, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator, Emergency Medicine, First Aid, Patient Advocacy, Acute Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nephrology, Pharmacology, Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Physiology, Substance Abuse, Anatomy

    4.8
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    533 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    4.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Cuidado de heridas en el ámbito hospitalario

    Skills you'll gain: Wound Care, Patient Evaluation, Surgical Suturing, Clinical Assessment, Pain Management, Medical History Documentation, Basic Nursing Skills, Basic Patient Care, Infection Control, Clinical Practices, Nutritional Assessment, Anatomy

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AAPC

    The Billing and Collection Process

    Skills you'll gain: Denial Management, Medical Billing, Billing, Revenue Cycle Management, Accounts Receivable, Payment Processing and Collection, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Regulatory Compliance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Understanding Research Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research Design, Research, Surveys, Research Reports, Qualitative Research, Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Scalability, Data Processing, Data Science, Distributed Computing, Unstructured Data, Data Infrastructure, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Dental Medicine: University of Pennsylvania
  • Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings: Rice University
  • Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Writing in the Sciences: Stanford University
  • Data Management for Clinical Research: Vanderbilt University
  • Blood Film Morphology - A Practical Guide: University of Western Australia
  • Medical Emergencies: CPR, Toxicology, and Wilderness: University of Colorado System
  • Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cuidado de heridas en el ámbito hospitalario: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • The Billing and Collection Process: AAPC

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