Overview

Key features

This Medical Terminology I course offered by Coursera in partnership with Rice University will discuss the importance of learning medical language as well as introduce basic word parts and concepts applied in medical terminology.

You will also learn about common organization and terms seen in medical records before moving into system-specific terms for the integumentary system (skin), musculoskeletal system (muscles and bones), and urinary (kidneys).

Skills you'll gain

General Medicine
Medical Terminology
Health Information Management and Medical Records
Human Musculoskeletal System
Medical Records
Diagnostic Tests
Physiology
Urology
Orthopedics
Medical History Documentation
Anatomy

Programme Structure

Course structure:

Word Parts

Integumentary
Subjective Terms

Objective Terms

Assessment Terms

Plan Terms

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 14 days
- 10 hrs/week

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

Delivered

Online

Self-paced

Campus Location

Mountain View, United States

Disciplines

Health Sciences View 96 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Beginner level

No previous experience necessary
This course is aimed at learners interested in healthcare or medical fields who want to build a foundational understanding of medical terminology, including key word structures and system‑specific vocabulary used in medical records and clinical contexts.

Tuition Fees

Additional Details

Course is free for the first 7 days. After 7 days, the course can be accessed with the Coursera Plus Subscription

Funding

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