Medical Transcription is the process of translating dictation of physicians into medical reports that document patient conditions and medical procedures. A medical transcriptionist transcribes the medical records and types them into a computer. Medical transcriptions must also comply with the legal standards and requirements that apply to health records.

Medical Transcription Training and Certification Requirements

A medical transcription training program involves course work in grammar and computer applications, as well as medical terminology and hands-on transcription experience. Medical transcription involves a strong knowledge of medical terms, their meaning, spelling and pronunciation.

Graduates from a medical transcription training program are eligible to become certified. To earn a Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) status, graduates must pass a national exam given by the American Association of Medical Transcription (AAMT). Certification is optional for medical transcriptionists, however, those with formal training and certification, tend to land the best transcriptionist positions. To gain certification it is best to attend a school and take specific courses which prepare you for this exam.

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Medical Transcription Schools and Degree Programs

Many vocational schools and community colleges offer post-secondary training in medical transcription. Training may be available in a certificate program which generally takes six months to a year. Other institutions offer a two year associates degree, which is not required, but recommended. Course work in medical transcription training includes English grammar, composition and punctuation, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Medical transcription training ensures that the student is familiar with medical terms and has the ability to transcribe in real healthcare settings. Search HealthCare-TrainingCenter.com for available medical transcription training in your area.

Medical Transcription Prerequisites

Most medical transcription schools have a prerequisite of a high school diploma or equivalent. To become a medical transcriptionist, you must attend a certified medical transcription school. Programs are usually a six month to two year program that provides a certificate, diploma, or associates degree. Various schools and colleges offer flexible course schedules that range from day, night and weekend classes and training sessions.

Medical Transcriptionist Continuing Education

Depending on state regulations, Certified Medical Transcriptionists must renew their licenses periodically and may be required to take continued education (CE) courses. Search HealthCare-TrainingCenter.com to find continued education courses for Medical Transcriptionists.