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About Medical Transcriptionists

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Medical Transcriptionists convert audio recordings created by physicians and convert them into written reports such as patient's examination notes, autopsy reports, and medical imaging analysis. To succeed as a medical transcriptionist, one must have a good understanding of medical terminology and a command of English grammar. A skilled transcriptionist can spot and report possible inconsistencies that might lead to errors in patient care.

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Many transcriptionists enjoy flexible work hours and can work from home, more so now with the ability to pass information easily over the Internet.

Medical Transcription Schools and Programs

Many medical transcriptionists learn their trade by attending career training programs focused on the discipline. A medical transcription program may consist of courses on anatomy and other medical terminology, English grammar, and medical documentation. Graduates of such programs often receive certificates or associate's degrees, with programs lasting from 1-2 years. Certification is voluntary but desirable to many employers.

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Schools for Medical Transcriptionists (including online schools)

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SchoolLocationsDegreesQuick Info
Allied Medical & Technical InstitutePADiplomaGet Info
Antonelli CollegeMSAssociateGet Info
Ashworth UniversityOnlineDiplomaGet Info
Baker College CampusMICertificateGet Info
Brookdale Community CollegeNJCertificateGet Info
Capstone Career CollegeWADiplomaGet Info
Court Reporting InstituteTXAssociateGet Info
Empire CollegeCADiplomaGet Info
ICS CanadaOnlineDiplomaGet Info
Kaplan CollegeMDAssociateGet Info
Kaplan UniversityIA, OnlineAssociate, CertificateGet Info
Lincoln College of TechnologyFL, GACourseworkGet Info
National CollegeKY, TN, VADiplomaGet Info
Penn Foster Career SchoolOnlineDiplomaGet Info
Rasmussen CollegeIL, MN, ND, WIAssociate, DiplomaGet Info
Spencerian CollegeKYDiplomaGet Info
Stratford Career InstituteOnlineDiplomaGet Info
TechSkills - MedicalAZ, CA, CO, FL, IN, KS, MN, MO, NC, NV, OH, OK, TN, TX, UT, WIAssociate, DiplomaGet Info
Tri-State Business InstitutePAAssociateGet Info
triOS CollegeONDiplomaGet Info

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