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Medical Transcriptionist Schools and Training Programs

Formal training in medical transcription can prepare you for a career in the fast-growing health care industry. Medical transcriptionists may be able to work from home, making it a flexible career choice.

Medical Transcriptionist Careers

Medical transcriptionists create medical reports and correspondence by listening to recordings that are dictated by doctors and other members of the health care team, and transcribing them into computer format. They are sometimes known as medical stenographers, or medical transcribers.

Typical documents and reports created by medical transcriptionists include patient history and physical examination reports, operating room reports, and autopsy reports. The new Health Information Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) requires that patient medical information is transcribed and available to other medical facilities.

Because of the highly technical information contained in this material, and the need for accuracy, transcribers must be familiar with medical terminology and procedures. They will frequently use printed and electronic reference materials to ensure accuracy.

In some cases, a transcriptionist may notice what appears to be incorrect information in a medical report and check it with the dictating physician. This verification procedure helps ensure the accuracy of patient records, and can prevent mistakes in treatment. The finished document is also reviewed by the healthcare professional who dictated the text.

Most medical transcriptionists work in hospitals or clinics, although a growing number work from home, or at centralized offices serving many doctors. They may be employees of the facility or work for subcontractors. If employed in a clinic, transcribers may perform additional administrative work, such as insurance coding and billing, or scheduling appointments. A standard 40-hour workweek is typical, although self-employed transcriptionists may work unusual hours.

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Kaplan University

[Campus]
Programs:
  • AAS in Medical Transcription
  • AAS in Medical Office Management
Quick Summary: Advance your career with an online degree from Kaplan University.

Allied Schools

[Campus]
Locations:
  • Laguna Hills
Programs:
  • Medical Transcription
  • Electronic Health Records
  • ICD-10 Comprehensive Coding Training Course
  • More
Quick Summary: Whether you want to train for a new career, advance within your current company, or simply learn new skills to stay competitive in today's job market, Allied's distance education training can help!

MTEC-Medical Transcription Education Center

[Campus]
Locations:
  • Akron
Programs:
  • NexGen Speech Recognition Editing and Medical Transcription
Quick Summary: Get your career on track with Medical Transcription Education Center.

Kaplan University - KHE

[Campus]
Programs:
  • Associate of Applied Science: Medical Transcription
  • Certificate: Medical Billing and Coding
  • Associate of Applied Science: Medical Office Management
Quick Summary: Get a professional education designed with your future in mind at Kaplan University.

Empire College

[Campus]
Locations:
  • Santa Rosa
Programs:
  • Medical Transcriptionist
  • Medical Billing/Coding
Quick Summary: Prepare for a rewarding career with a quality education from Empire College.

Penn Foster Schools

[Campus]
Locations:
  • Scranton
Programs:
  • Medical Transcriptionist
  • Legal Transcriptionist
  • Medical Coding and Billing
  • More
Quick Summary: Advance your career with our affordable, self-paced, career-focused distance education programs.

Stratford Career Institute

[Online]
Programs:
  • Medical Transcriptionist
  • Medical Office Assistant
Quick Summary: Earn Your Diploma from Home!

Ashworth College

[Campus]
Locations:
  • Norcross
Programs:
  • Medical Transcription
  • Legal Transcription
  • Medical Billing
  • More
Quick Summary: Earn your degree or diploma on your schedule and succeed at Ashworth College.

Vatterott College

[Campus]
Programs:
  • Medical Billing and Coding Technology
  • Medical Billing and Coding
  • Medical Office Assistant
Quick Summary: Build the life you want with training from Vatterott.

Medical Career Institute

[Campus]
Programs:
  • Health Information Management - Associate
  • Medical Administration - Associate
Quick Summary: Start a great career in healthcare with Medical Careers Institute.

Keiser University Campus

[Campus]
Programs:
  • Health Information Management, AS
  • Health Information Management, BS
Quick Summary: Keiser University offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni.

Remington College

[Campus]
Programs:
  • Diploma in Medical Billing and Coding
Quick Summary: Enhance your marketable skill set quickly with Remington College.

Rasmussen College

[Campus]
Programs:
  • Health Information Management Bachelor's
  • Medical Billing and Coding Diploma
  • Medical Billing and Coding Certificate
  • More
Quick Summary: You deserve a better career and a better life. Rasmussen College can help you get both.

National American University

[Campus]
Programs:
  • Electronic Health Record Support Specialist
  • Healthcare Coding
  • Medical Administrative Assistant
Quick Summary: Flexible career learning to fit your busy lifestyle - National American University.