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Medical Writing Courses

Medical writing courses focus on creating clear and accurate documents for healthcare, including clinical trial reports, regulatory submissions, and patient education materials. You will learn about the structure and style of different types of medical documents, how to convey complex information simply, and the importance of adhering to ethical guidelines and industry standards.

Popular Medical Writing Courses and Certifications


  • A

    AAPC

    AAPC Medical Biller

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing, Denial Management, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Coding, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Billing, Patient Registration, CPT Coding, Accounts Receivable, Payment Processing and Collection, Billing & Invoicing, Clinical Documentation, Health Systems, Insurance, Medicare, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Medicaid, Administration, Regulatory Compliance

    4.6 stars, 253 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (253) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Writing, Storytelling, Editing, Detail Oriented, Creativity, Time Management

    4.7 stars, 2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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, Vital Signs, Patient Safety, Medication Administration, Intravenous Therapy, English Language

    4.8 stars, 3.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Teaching, Writing, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Empowerment, Mentorship, Creativity, Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Critical Thinking

    4.6 stars, 63 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (63) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    R Programming

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Debugging, Simulations, Programming Principles, Software Installation, Performance Tuning, Data Import/Export

    4.5 stars, 22K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (22K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AAPC

    Coding and Medical Necessity

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Coding, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT Coding, Clinical Documentation

    4.5 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    How to Write a Journal Article 1: Put Your Article Together

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Data Presentation, Graphing, Statistical Reporting, Journals, Writing and Editing, Research Reports, Writing, Peer Review, Style Guides

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

    Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Research, Analysis, Research Methodologies, Medical Terminology, Fraud detection

    4.9 stars, 2.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Resume and Cover Letter with Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Writing, File Management

    4.6 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (1.5K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • D

    Duke University

    Medical Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology

    4.9 stars, 3.2K reviews, Advanced, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (3.2K) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Good with Words: Writing and Editing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Writing, Proofreading, Storytelling, Productivity, Planning, Detail Oriented, Time Management, Mental Concentration, Creativity

    4.7 stars, 2.6K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Academic English: Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Peer Review, Editing, Writing, Writing and Editing, Organizational Skills, Research, Proofreading, Literacy, Report Writing, Research Methodologies, English Language, Planning, Style Guides, Persuasive Communication, Honesty

    4.7 stars, 23K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (23K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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How to choose the right Medical Writing course

Start with what you want to write. If you're focused on regulatory writing, look for courses covering FDA guidelines, clinical trial documentation, and submission processes. If you're interested in writing for pharmaceutical marketing, choose courses that teach promotional writing, medical communications strategies, and audience engagement techniques. Compare the course content to see which aligns with your goals.

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