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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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    Rice University

    Human Anatomy & Physiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Physiology, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Practices, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Lifelong Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    164 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    How to Create an Online Course

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Learning Strategies, Instructional Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Learning Management Systems, Web Content, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Diversity Awareness, User Centered Design, Creative Thinking, Content Management, Cultural Responsiveness

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    224 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Effectively delivering the news to your audience

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Content Creation, Report Writing, Driving engagement, Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Writing, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    315 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Free Trial
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    Novartis

    Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Competitive Intelligence, Safety Standards, Laboratory Testing, Biochemical Assays, Medication Administration, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Safety Assurance, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Research, Chemistry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    276 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Telehealth, Interoperability, Clinical Informatics, Electronic Medical Record, Health Care, Health Information Management, Community Health, Healthcare Ethics, Dental Informatics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Visualization, Graph Theory

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    314 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Iniciación a los jeroglíficos egipcios

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Grammar, Writing, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Literacy, Art History, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    331 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MathWorks

    Image Processing for Engineering and Science

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Image Quality, Matlab, Computer Vision, Traffic Flow Optimization, Automation, Digital Signal Processing, Anomaly Detection, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Medical Imaging, Spatial Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Quantitative Research, Algorithms, Data Store

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    245 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Departure and Personal Statement for Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Interviewing Skills, Personal Attributes, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Business Writing, Communication

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    133 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Health for All Through Primary Health Care

    Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Health Equity, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    283 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Suicide Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Crisis Intervention, Research Methodologies, Epidemiology, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Medical Terminology, Psychotherapy, Public Health, Mental Health, Demography

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    316 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Reliability, Software Systems, Performance Tuning, Embedded Software, Control Systems, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Debugging, Verification And Validation, Software Architecture, Hardware Design, System Design and Implementation, Linux, System Programming, Code Review, Systems Engineering, Real Time Data

    Build toward a degree

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    120 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Colorado System

    Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children

    Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Child Health, Childbirth, Airway Management, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Maternal Health, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Pediatric Nursing, Patient Transport, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Patient Evaluation, Environment Health And Safety, Health Assessment, Pathology, Vital Signs, Clinical Assessment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    312 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Human Anatomy & Physiology I: Rice University
  • How to Create an Online Course: The University of Edinburgh
  • Effectively delivering the news to your audience: Michigan State University
  • Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines: Novartis
  • Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics : University of Minnesota
  • Iniciación a los jeroglíficos egipcios: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Image Processing for Engineering and Science: MathWorks
  • Create a Departure and Personal Statement for Interviews: Coursera
  • Health for All Through Primary Health Care: Johns Hopkins University
  • Suicide Prevention: Wesleyan University

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