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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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    Arizona State University

    English for Parts of the Body, Family, and Clothing

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, English Language, Language Competency, Language Learning, Grammar

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Foundations of Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Change Management, Project Management, Organizational Change, Project Coordination, Organizational Structure, Generative AI Agents, Program Management, Project Planning, AI Enablement, Strategic Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Patient Care Technician Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Healthcare Ethics, Basic Patient Care, Conflict Management, Anatomy, Pathology, Direct Patient Care, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Cultural Responsiveness, Patient-centered Care, Personal protective equipment, Patient Communication, Vital Signs, Hand Hygiene, Patient Safety, Personal Care, Patient Positioning, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Pain Management, Infection Control

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    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

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    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Immunology, Chronic Diseases

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    435 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI Healthcare Administration & Documentation

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

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    Vanderbilt University

    Data Management for Clinical Research

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Data Capture, Electronic Data Capture (EDC), Clinical Research, Data Management, Data Collection, Data Sharing, Data Strategy, Data Quality, Data Storage, Regulatory Compliance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    EMT Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Blood Pressure, Medical Emergency, Patient Transport, Respiration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • English for Parts of the Body, Family, and Clothing: Arizona State University
  • Foundations of Project Management: Google
  • Patient Care Technician Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Medical Neuroscience: Duke University
  • Nutrition and Medical Weight Loss: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Medical Administrative Assistants and the Healthcare Team: MedCerts
  • Introduction to Certified Professional Biller: AAPC
  • GenAI Healthcare Administration & Documentation: Coursera
  • Data Management for Clinical Research: Vanderbilt University

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