In order to become a Certified Medical Transcriptionist it is necessary to take and pass examinations that are offered by the American Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) and accumulate at least 2 years of acute medical experience

With this qualification you will be a true professional, will have a clear advantage over most of your competition who do not train to this level and will command a full medical transcriptionist salary.

While a Medical Transcriptionist school program will lead eventually to receiving a certificate by successfully completing the training program, it will not entitle you to use the title Certified Medical Transcriptionist and you will have to challenge the AHDI examination.

In order to prepare you for the role of Certified Medical Transcriptionist, you will usually embark on a program that will take you 6 to 8 months to complete

During this time period you will typically study the basics of medical transcription such as medical fundamentals and definitions, practicing dictation skills by writing reports, improving listening skills, proof reading and becoming familiar with the various tools needed such as computers, dictation machines and foot pedal controls

You will then move on to in depth understanding of the following medical practices:-

Dermatology
Otorhinolaryngology
Ophthalmology
Pulmonary Medicine
Cardiology/Hematology
Gastroenterology
Endocrinology
Urology/Nephrology
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Orthopedics
Neurology
Psychiatry

Rounding out some medical transcription programs is often a period involving a practicum. A practicum is work experience in an actual job setting as part of a learning program. This is an excellent approach in preparing you for full time work as a transcriptionist and can often lead to an employment offer.

As a graduate of a medical transcription educational program and with fewer than 2 years experience in acute care, you can apply to become a Registered Medical Transcriptionist with AHDI. This credential is awarded upon successfully passing the AHDI level 1 registered medical transcription exam.

So in summary, a transcriptionist school is the stepping stone for you to become a Medical Transcriptionist. To call yourself a Registered Medical Transcriptionist you have to pass an examination set by the AHDI and to become a Certified Medical Transcriptionist, you will need to successfully pass a Level 2 examination set by the AHDI and have at least 2 years of on the job training.

Medical transcriptionists are in demand for day and evening shifts. A medical transcriptionist needs to be able to understand medical lingo and must be able to translate abbreviated or shortened terms into their full form.

A medical transcriptionist listens to notes recorded by physician and other health care professionals and transcribe them into written documents, medical reports, correspondence, and other administrative material.

While no formal education is required to become a medical transcriptionist, there are set steps you should take to enter this growing field.

Medical Transcriptionists are in demand in Western countries especially in the US where the entire healthcare industry is based on insurance and detailed medical records are needed for processing insurance claims.

Medical Transcriptionist employment includes hospitals, clinics, Physician’s offices, transcription services, insurance companies, home healthcare agencies, and other locations where dictation for the purpose of healthcare documentation requires transcription. Many Medical Transcriptionists work from their homes as independent contractors or home-based employees and have unique scheduling arrangements.

Medical Transcriptionist employment was about 105,000 jobs in 2004. About 41 percent worked in hospitals and another 29 percent worked in offices of physicians. In the US, Medical transcriptionist careers should grow faster than average through 2014.

If the program you are considering does not offer comprehensive study in all of the areas discussed. Legitimate online medical transcription schools should follow AAMT guidelines.

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