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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


  • A

    AAPC

    Coding and Medical Necessity

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

    ★ 4.5 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Grant Writing, Writing, Grant Applications, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Organizational Skills, Analytical Skills

    ★ 4.9 (28) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Academic Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Report Writing, Writing and Editing, Research, Peer Review, Media and Communications, Journals, Research and Design, Research Design

    ★ 4.6 (153) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Writing Effective Technical Documentation

    Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Layout Design, Target Audience, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professional Networking, Collaborative Software, Driving engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Content Management Systems, Portfolio Management

    ★ 4.1 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Medical Terminology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Pathology, Vital Signs, Clinical Experience, Patient Communication, Patient Safety, Emergency and Intensive Care, Medication Administration, Intravenous Therapy, English Language

    ★ 4.8 (3.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Advanced Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Style Guides, Peer Review

    ★ 4.7 (2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • R

    Rice University

    Medical Terminology I

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Medical History Documentation, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record System, Urology, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Anatomy, Diagnostic Tests, General Medicine, Physiology

    ★ 4.9 (785) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Character

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing

    ★ 4.5 (2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    AAPC

    Introduction to Certified Professional Biller

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing, Patient Registration, Revenue Cycle Management, Billing, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Insurance, Administration

    ★ 4.6 (152) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Duke University

    Medical Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Life Sciences, Electrophysiology, Cell Biology, Psychology, Pathology, Molecular Biology

    ★ 4.9 (3.1K) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Style

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Creativity

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Drafting

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Planning, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Brainstorming, Time Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Productivity, Creativity, Learning Strategies

    ★ 4.8 (373) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular medical writing courses

  • Coding and Medical Necessity: AAPC
  • Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Academic Writing: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Writing Effective Technical Documentation: Board Infinity
  • Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students: University of Pittsburgh
  • Advanced Writing: University of California, Irvine
  • Medical Terminology I: Rice University
  • Creative Writing: The Craft of Character: Wesleyan University
  • Introduction to Certified Professional Biller: AAPC
  • Medical Neuroscience: Duke University

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