Medical Terminology Online Course
Students who successfully complete the medical terminology course will be able to speak with confidence, be able to understand what they hear in a healthcare setting, and be able to respond easily and naturally with the correct pronunciation of important medical terms.
Understanding medical terminology is essential for efficient communication and operation between physicians, non-clinical staff, and healthcare organizations.
When to enroll
This medical terminology class is applicable for beginners with no healthcare experience or for professionals who need to refresh their knowledge of medical terminology before beginning their certification training or taking a certification exam.
Value
Start speaking the language of healthcare after just one lesson. Gain confidence and understand your peers in healthcare.
Education and experience requirements
No experience necessary. AAPC prerequisite courses are recommended, but not required. Students will need an ICD-10-CM (current year) book to complete the course.
Course length
Train at your own pace with on-demand learning. Average time to completion is 40 hours over two months. You’ll have access to a certified coaching team to help you along the way.
Continuing education units
20 CEUs for AAPC-certified members. CEUs are only applicable to CPC, CPPM, COC, CPB, CIC, and CRC credentials.
Course syllabus
Financial options
Pay over time. Make easy monthly payments over 12 months.
Course curriculum overview
This online medical terminology course consists of 16 chapters, 10 module tests, and a final exam. You’ll learn the terminology used in the medical coding and medical billing profession, as well as how it applies in clinical settings.
This course is valuable for anyone preparing for a career in any non-clinical medical profession, and strongly recommended for anyone who is preparing for an AAPC certification examination.
Medical terminology training objectives
Correctly identify the roles of the four types of word parts in forming medical terms
Analyze unfamiliar medical terms using that knowledge of word parts
Define anatomy and physiology and use anatomic reference systems to identify the anatomic position for all major organ systems
Learn medical terms and medical abbreviations for each body system
What students are saying
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I took the live online course offered by AAPC and it was worth every penny. I sent my instructor a thank you note today.
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I took the online AAPC course. It was full of useful information and I passed my test the first time.
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