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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Secure Patient Data: Medical Office Management

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Medical Office Procedures, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Data Management, Medical Records, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Record Keeping, Document Management, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Records Management, Taxonomy, Regulatory Compliance, Information Assurance, Risk Analysis, Process Mapping

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Civil Registration & Vital Statistics in Population Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Demography, Health Policy, Medical History Documentation, Diversity Awareness, Record Keeping, Governance, Data Quality, Health Information Management, Data Collection, Case Studies, Civil Procedures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Stress Management, Mental Health, Advocacy, Employee Assistance Programs, Disabilities, Personal Care, Occupational Health, Employee Relations, Labor Law, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Human Resource Policies, Preventative Care, Human Resources, Mental Health Therapies, Care Coordination, Health Care Administration

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Excel for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Document Management, Data Entry, Data Cleansing, Data Literacy, Editing, File Management, Organizational Skills, Data Maintenance, Data Management, Analysis, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lecturio

    Nursing Professionalism

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Leadership, Patient Advocacy, Patient Safety, Nursing, Nursing Process, Medical Privacy, Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Direct Patient Care, Nursing Practices, Clinical Practices, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Accountability, Risk Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Strategic Healthcare Workforce Management

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Workforce Management, Human Resource Strategy, Medical Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Workforce Development, Community Health, Human Capital, Performance Measurement, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Talent Management, Employee Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Needs Assessment, Employee Performance Management, Demand Planning, Forecasting

    Beginner · 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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding the Healthcare Innovation Process II

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Performance Improvement, Statistical Process Controls, Lean Methodologies, Operational Analysis, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Quality Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Operational Excellence, Business Process, Statistical Methods, Continuous Improvement Process, Innovation, Operations Management, Quality Control, Probability & Statistics, Patient-centered Care, Problem Solving

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Healthcare Data Security & Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Security Controls, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Incident Response, Health Information Management, Incident Management, Data Security, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Data Management, Cybersecurity, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Administration, Compliance Management, Cyber Security Assessment

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    ISC2

    Working in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Security Strategy, Scalability, Information Privacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Advocacy, Patient Communication, Psychological Evaluations, Psychiatric Assessments, Community Health, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Diversity, Psychotherapy, Patient Education and Support, Mental Health Therapies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Pain Management, Patient Treatment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Use Vertex AI Studio for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Gemini, Image Analysis, Google Gemini, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI Agents, Medical Imaging, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Secure Patient Data: Medical Office Management: Coursera
  • Civil Registration & Vital Statistics in Population Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace: John Wiley & Sons
  • Microsoft Excel for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 1: Logical Operations
  • Nursing Professionalism: Lecturio
  • Strategic Healthcare Workforce Management: Northeastern University
  • Optimize Patient Records: Navigate, Enter, and File: Coursera
  • Understanding the Healthcare Innovation Process II: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Healthcare Data Security & Risk Management: STARWEAVER
  • Working in the Cloud: ISC2

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