Become a Medical Transcriptionist in North Carolina - NC

North Carolina Medical Transcription Training Programs

For those interested in medical terminology, online and distance learning courses in medical transcription in North Carolina can provide the necessary training in as little as twelve months. In addition to medical terminology, students will also participate in classes on anatomy, physiology, computer literacy and applications and law and ethics in medicine. Students can usually select from training programs offering basic level instruction or 600 hours or an upgraded course of instruction providing 940 hours.

Programs for medical transcription training in North Carolina do not need to be formally accredited in order to be used as a valid educational credential. Certification, while not required for medical transcriptionists in North Carolina, can be a valuable credential in terms of ensuring competence and demonstrating proficiency.

The Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) awards two certifications: Registered Medical Transcriptionist (RMT) and Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT). The RMT credential is awarded to individuals with the requisite education after they have successfully passed a medical transcription exam. The CMT designation, which also requires educational credentials and a passing score on a certification exam, includes an additional requirement for at least two years experience in the field. RMTs and CMTs must renew their certifications every three years and CMTs must accrue 30 continuing education credits within each three-year period in order to renew.