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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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    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, English Language, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Communication, Professional Networking, Writing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    518 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Growing Great Writers with Writable

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Education Software and Technology, Literacy, Train The Trainer

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Rice University

    Writing Skills for Engineering Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Documentation, Concision, Electronic Media, Report Writing, Writing, Engineering Management, Technical Documentation, Editing, Collaboration, Professionalism, Communication, Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    485 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    MedCerts

    Medical Administrative Assistants and the Healthcare Team

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Records, Medical Office Procedures, Health Information Management, Patient Registration, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Patient Flow, Medical Billing, Emergency Response, Patient Communication, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Florida

    TECH MeD: Transdisciplinary Education for Critical Hacks of Medical Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Devices, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Internet Of Things, Patient Safety, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Telehealth, Vulnerability, Medical Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Patient Advocacy, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Writing Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Research, Grammar, Editing, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    601 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us

    Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Respiration, Respiratory Care, Pulmonology, Pain Management, Physiology, Health Assessment, Cardiology, Thermal Management, Neurology, Patient Evaluation, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6.9K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Visualizing the Living Body: Diagnostic Imaging

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Radiology, Medical Imaging, Radiography, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Medical Ultrasonography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Tests, Neurology, Image Analysis, Anatomy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    381 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Qualitative Research, Data Synthesis, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.6K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description: Wesleyan University
  • Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails: University of Washington
  • Growing Great Writers with Writable: Coursera
  • Writing Skills for Engineering Leaders: Rice University
  • Teaching Writing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Medical Administrative Assistants and the Healthcare Team: MedCerts
  • TECH MeD: Transdisciplinary Education for Critical Hacks of Medical Devices: University of Florida
  • Writing Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
  • Healthcare Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us: University of Pennsylvania

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