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Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals

Coursera · Rice University · Updated March 2026

Platform rating

4.8/5

Champ rating

8.8/10

Duration

15 hours

Classes

32

Build the clinical skills employers demand in this hands-on, practice-focused course. Essential medical terminology used across all healthcare settings. Master root words, prefixes, suffixes, and anatomical terms needed for clinical communication. Whether you're starting fresh or advancing your career, this training provides the foundation and credentials to move forward with confidence.

What you'll get

Understand and use medical terminology fluently

Interpret clinical documentation and patient records

Communicate effectively with healthcare teams

Develop therapeutic communication skills for diverse patient populations

Demonstrate proficiency in electronic health record documentation

Course Curriculum

7 chapters

Fit

Best for

Nurses

Healthcare Aides

Fitness Trainers

Counselors

Not ideal for

Complete beginners

Non-technical learners

Prerequisites & pricing

Prerequisites

No prior healthcare experience required. Basic computer skills and a genuine interest in helping others are recommended.

Pricing

Free

Certification

Certificate

Medical Terminology

Healthcare

Clinical Communication

Anatomy

Medication Administration

Clinical Skills

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