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A medical transcriptionist carefully transcribes detailed medical information recorded by physicians. This information may include a patient's medical history, progress notes about a patient's case or reports about a recent consult with a patient or a medical diagnostic procedure. The videos on this page provide information on how to become a medical transcriptionist—what it takes, the future of the industry and how to pursue work as a medical transcriptionist from home.
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Tips on Becoming a Medical Transcriptionist
- Get training in medical terminology
- Develop highly accurate keyboarding skills
- Obtain a degree in medical transcription
- Degrees may be offered at community colleges or vocational schools
- One year certification programs are available
- Some certifications can be obtained through home study
- Decide if you want to work from home or in an office
- Transcriptionists may work in hospitals, doctor's offices and medical labs
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A medical transcriptionist carefully transcribes detailed medical information recorded by physicians. This information may include a patient's medical history, progress notes about a patient's case or reports about a recent consult with a patient or a medical diagnostic procedure. The videos on this page provide information on how to become a medical transcriptionist—what it takes, the future of the industry and how to pursue work as a medical transcriptionist from home.
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Tips on Becoming a Medical Transcriptionist
- Get training in medical terminology
- Develop highly accurate keyboarding skills
- Obtain a degree in medical transcription
- Degrees may be offered at community colleges or vocational schools
- One year certification programs are available
- Some certifications can be obtained through home study
- Decide if you want to work from home or in an office
- Transcriptionists may work in hospitals, doctor's offices and medical labs
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