Medical Terminology

Medical Terminology is a language used to precisely describe the human body and associated components, conditions, processes, and procedures in a science-based manner. Coursera's Medical Terminology catalogue teaches you about the fundamental elements of medical terminology, enabling you to understand, interpret, and apply this language in healthcare and related professions. You'll learn about the structure of medical terms, the proper usage of prefixes, suffixes, and root words, along with the terminology related to various body systems, diseases, treatments, and procedures. This skill is critical for medical professionals, health researchers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the healthcare field.
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    MedCerts

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Urology, Gynecology, Anatomy, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Medical Records, Pathology, Diagnostic Tests, Physiology

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    Yale University

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Urology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Surgery, Diagnostic Radiology, Medical Terminology, Surgery

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Medical Imaging, Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Urology, Gynecology, Diagnostic Tests, General Surgery, Physiology, Clinical Practices, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Terminology

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Rice University

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Anatomy, Preventative Care, Molecular Biology, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Hematology, Medical Terminology, Oncology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Drug Development, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacology, Biology

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    MedCerts

    Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Hand Hygiene, Anatomy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Medical History Documentation, Diagnostic Tests, Physiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Patient Communication

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Neurology, Physiology, Medical Terminology

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    MedCerts

    Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Medical Terminology, Cardiology, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Records, Immunology, Pathology, Hematology, Anatomy, Diagnostic Tests, Electocardiography, Laboratory Testing, Physiology

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Respiration, Physiology, Neurology, Mechanics, Injury Prevention, Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Nutrition and Diet

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Anatomy, Surgery, Chronic Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Medical Management, Physiology, Pathology, Medical Terminology, Clinical Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Practices, Pharmacotherapy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Evaluation, Medical History Documentation, Patient Communication, Medical Terminology, Health Assessment, Basic Patient Care, Clinical Assessment, Emergency Medicine, Patient Positioning, Occupational Health, Anatomy, Health Systems, Technical Communication, Personal protective equipment, Stress Management

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