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Medical Terminology for Medical Coding, Billing & Healthcare
Master medical terminology for coding, billing, nurses, assistant, physician anatomy, physiology, & medical English 101
Created byRCM Academy
Last updated 9/2025
English
What you'll learn
- Quickly break down complex medical terms to understand what they actually mean.
- Confidently recognize terms you’ll see in hospitals, clinics, billing forms, and reports.
- Understand common words used in tests, scans, and surgical procedures.
- Speak the same language as doctors, nurses, and medical coders — without feeling lost.
- Easily follow chart notes, patient records, or EHR systems without confusion.
- Improve communication in healthcare jobs, interviews, and training programs.
- Learn memory tricks and shortcuts to remember terms without memorizing long lists.
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Course content
16 sections • 96 lectures • 4h 49m total length
Requirements
- No prior medical or science background required.
- A willingness to learn and explore medical language.
- Access to a device with internet to watch video lessons.
Description
This course is designed to help learners of all backgrounds understand and apply medical terminology in real-world healthcare settings. Whether you're working in medical coding, billing, administration, nursing, or as a medical assistant, this course provides a strong foundation in the language of healthcare — with a focus on practical usage, not academic theory.
You’ll learn how medical terms are built using prefixes, suffixes, and root words, and how to interpret the terminology commonly used in diagnoses, procedures, and documentation. The course also includes system-by-system terminology — including cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, nervous, musculoskeletal, and integumentary systems — along with relevant anatomy and physiology.
Designed to be beginner-friendly, this course offers clear explanations, interactive exercises, and realistic examples from EHRs, clinical notes, and billing documentation to help reinforce learning. No prior medical knowledge is needed.
What You’ll Learn
Understand the structure and components of medical terms
Learn terminology related to anatomy, physiology, and pathology
Recognize terms used in diagnostic and surgical procedures
Apply medical terminology in clinical, coding, and administrative contexts
Interpret chart notes and electronic health records with more confidence
Strengthen communication in healthcare teams or training environments
Prepare for roles in medical coding, billing, or entry-level clinical support
Course Features
70+ video lessons organized by body system and topic
Systematic breakdown of terms with real-life examples
Focus on high-frequency terms used in medical coding and documentation
Easy-to-follow format, suitable for all learners — including ESL students
Includes terminology practice, memory tools, and review exercises
Accessible on mobile, desktop, or tablet
Who This Course Is For
Aspiring and current medical coders, billers, and assistants
Nursing students and healthcare learners seeking strong foundational knowledge
Administrative professionals working in healthcare offices
Anyone entering the healthcare field who needs to understand medical English
This course serves as an ideal introduction to medical terminology for practical, professional use — especially if you're preparing for a healthcare role or certification. Whether you're new to the field or brushing up, you'll leave with the confidence to understand and use the language of medicine.
Who this course is for:
- Students pursuing healthcare, nursing, or medical studies.
- Professionals working in healthcare admin, billing, or coding.
- Anyone preparing for exams that include medical terminology.
- Curious learners interested in understanding medical language.