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Medical Writing Courses

Medical writing courses can help you learn how to create clinical trial documents, regulatory submissions, and scientific publications. You can build skills in writing clear and concise protocols, understanding statistical analysis, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Many courses introduce tools like reference management software, statistical analysis programs, and content management systems, that support organizing research data and streamlining the writing process.


Popular Medical Writing Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Optimizing the Clinic: Basics of Medical Office Management

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Registration, Medical Records, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Office Procedures, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Patient Communication, Health Information Management, Revenue Cycle Management, Electronic Medical Record, Records Management, Clinical Documentation, Patient Safety, Care Coordination, Data Entry, Scheduling, Inventory Management System, Medical Terminology, Regulatory Compliance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Quality Assurance

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Anatomy

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Respiration, Hematology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Orthopedics, Neurology, Nephrology, Kinesiology, Physiology, Urology, Medical Imaging, Sports Medicine, Biology, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    MedCerts

    Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pulmonology, Pathology, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Medical Records, Respiratory Therapy, Neurology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Diagnostic Tests, Urology, Gynecology, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Cell Biology, Orthopedics, Physiology, Immunology

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    269 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Patient Outcomes: Communicate with Clarity

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Teamwork, Collaboration, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Education and Support, Active Listening, Clinical Documentation, Empathy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Guide Patients: Clinic Communication & Support

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Preparation, Health Information Management, Care Coordination, Educational Materials, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Healthcare Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Systems, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Information Privacy, Primary Care, Health Care Administration, Health Information Management, Medicaid, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicare, Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Managed Care, Health Policy, Regulation and Legal Compliance

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

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Writing and Editing, Syllabus Development, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Student Engagement, Developing Training Materials, Storytelling, Empowerment, Course Development, Mentorship, Language Competency, Creativity, Case Studies, Critical Thinking

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Clinic Communication: Emails and Memos

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Medical Office Procedures, Business Correspondence, Internal Communications, Business Writing, Strategic Communication, Writing, Patient Safety, Business Communication, Communication, Professionalism, Organizational Skills, Prioritization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Patient Communication and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Communication Strategies, Communication, Active Listening, Empathy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Clinic Admin: Phones, Mail, Records

    Skills you'll gain: Record Keeping, Medical Office Procedures, Records Management, Medical Records, Document Management, Health Information Management, Medical Privacy, File Management, Patient Communication, Patient Safety, Telecommunications, File Systems, Clinical Documentation, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Quality Assurance, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Medical Coding for Max Reimbursement

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Billing, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Coding, CPT Coding, Revenue Cycle Management, Clinical Documentation, Medical Office Procedures, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Administration, Revenue Management, Medical Terminology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Topics of Medical Spanish II: Connecting with your Patients

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Spanish Language, Vocabulary, Medical Terminology, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Patient Education And Counseling, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Health Assessment, Medical Office Procedures, Grammar, Anatomy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Optimizing the Clinic: Basics of Medical Office Management: Coursera
  • Anatomy: University of Michigan
  • Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Patient Outcomes: Communicate with Clarity: Coursera
  • Guide Patients: Clinic Communication & Support: Coursera
  • Healthcare Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • Teaching Writing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Clinic Communication: Emails and Memos: Coursera
  • Patient Communication and Education: Coursera
  • Clinic Admin: Phones, Mail, Records: Coursera

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