Medical Transcriptionist Schools

By an allied health world contributing writer
Published:  February 28th, 2010

There are medical transcription schools both in an online and a traditional campus-based format available. Also, students have their choice of earning an associate’s degree or a certificate in medical transcription.

Typically associate’s degrees in medical assisting focus on developing a thorough understanding of medical terminology, pharmacology, anatomy, and physiology; developing strong proofreading and editing skills; and perhaps most importantly, improving their typing speed and accuracy using competency software. Typically an associate’s program in medical transcription requires two 5-credit communication courses, and one 5-credit mathematics course. These medical transcription courses prepare students to sit for their Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity certification exam so they are able to become a Registered Medical Transcriptionist. This certification makes one more marketable in the field and increases the probability they will be paid better. And, in fact, some employers only hire registered medical transcriptionists. In these cases it is a necessity.

There are several careers a degree or certificate in medical transcription can help prepare one for. These include careers not only to become a medical transcriptionist but also a medical coder, a transcription supervisor, or a medical document editor. If you are interested in pursuing a degree through an online or campus-based medical transcription school, complete a short information form below.