Medical Terminology Certificate
Penn Foster

Program Details

Students interested in pursuing a career in medical terminology have the opportunity to complete a specialized course curriculum and earn a certificate. As part of this program, offered by Penn Foster Career School, students identify medical terms by their respective component parts. Students study the different body systems, cavities, positions, and planes. The Medical Terminology Certificate program teaches students the importance of medical terminology and the role it plays within a healthcare system. The students learn to define the medical terms associated with the body systems.

Students wanting employment in the medical field are required to know and exercise common medical terminology used by medical professionals. This program is constructed primarily for individuals looking to refine existing healthcare knowledge or improve job performance by gaining a better understanding of medical terms. If this program sounds like a good fit, prospective students may fill out an online application under the Penn Foster Career School website. After the enrollment forms have been processed, students are able to begin their new learning through Penn Foster.

Students will need access to a Microsoft® Windows®-based computer running Windows® XP or later, Microsoft® Office 2010, and high-speed Internet in order to complete the Medical Terminology Certificate program with Penn Foster.

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School Accreditation & Licensing

Penn Foster is accredited by:

Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)

Penn Foster High School, Penn Foster Career School, and Penn Foster College have all met the high standards of integrity and performance set by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). 

Penn Foster Career School is regionally accredited for non-degree granting postsecondary programs, and Penn Foster High School is accredited for grades 9 through adult, by the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association for Colleges and Schools.

Penn Foster Career School has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)

All Penn Foster programs are affiliated with DANTES, which qualifies U.S. military personnel for tuition reimbursement.

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score