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What are the benefits of learning medical transcription online?

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What are some of the reasons I should take a medical transcription course online and not at a brick and mortar school? I don't know where to start! Thanks. Julia

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This is a subject I researched for weeks before deciding on how I would undertake my medical transcription training. I too had the option of attending classes in my area, but I didn't know if I would be able to go at their set hours. Making the right decision is obviously crucial to your staying with the p [...]

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What can a medical transcriptionist do to avoid problems from sitting and typing for too long?

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I have a friend who is a medical transcriptionist. She sometimes has problems with her wrists and her hands from typing all day. Since I am considering medical transcription as a career, I am concerned that this type of pain would make it hard for me to do this job. What is your opinion on this? Thank you. Christina

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I wish I had thought of this question when I first started transcribing, Christina. I didn't know anyone who was a medical transcriptionist when I starte [...]

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What Kind of Equipment Does a Medical Transcriptionist Use?

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I am thinking of becoming a medical transcriptionist, but since I plan to work from home, I would first like to know what equipment I will need. I already have a computer that is pretty reliable, but I think I will need more than just that. Can you give me a list? Thanks for the help. Jackie

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Jackie, a computer is obviously the first place to start! Of course, you will need other equipment, but it seems that the more technology advances, the less physical equipment [...]

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Top 5 Reasons to Become a Medical Transcriptionist

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I am trying to convince my husband that becoming a medical transcriptionist is a good idea. When he asked me why, I really couldn't give him any solid reasons why I feel this way! Can you give me some information that I can use to convince him that it's a good career for me? Thank you. Corrine

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Corrine, I think I can help you convince your husband that a career in medical transcription is a great idea. When I was thinking about getting back in to the workforce, I sa [...]

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How Much Do Medical Transcriptionists Earn?

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Can you tell me how much medical transcriptionists earn? Are they paid on an hourly basis or are they paid a salary? If you had a choice, how would you prefer to be paid? Thank you. Hillary

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Great question, Hillary. I wondered the same thing when considering becoming a medical transcriptionist.  I'll share what I learned researching online medical transcription courses [...]

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Top 5 Ways to Succeed in your Medical Transcription Courses

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I am interested in taking medical transcription classes and working as a medical transcriptionist, but I'm worried that I won't be be able to pass the various subjects. I hear the courses are really difficult and I work full-time, so I don't have a lot of time to attend classes. Can you give me some advice? Thanks. Mia

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Mia, this is a question I grappled with for months while researching various medical transcription courses in my area as well as online courses. I sta [...]

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I’m Not A Typist, I’m a Medical Transcriptionist

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I have been looking in to becoming a medical transcriptionist, but some people I talk to about this ask why I want to just type all day. Can you give me some information that I can pass on to them, because if I do become a medical transcriptionist, I don't want them to downplay my career choice! Thanks a lot. Sheri.

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Sheri, I have have heard these types of comments on occasion and it can be upsetting considering the time and money I spent on my medical transcription [...]

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Top 5 Ways to Work as a Medical Transcriptionist

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I am considering becoming a medical transcriptionist, but I'm concerned the field could kind of disappear with all the talk of health care reform, cutting costs, and this new voice recognition doing the work. I would prefer to do actual transcribing, but if that is not going to be available in the long run, are there jobs other than actually transcribing in a hospital that I could get?  Thanks, Brianna

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This is a great question, Brianna, and one I have often ponde [...]

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What Ethical Guidelines Do Medical Transcriptionists Follow?

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Have you ever known a patient you transcribed a medical report on? What happened when you saw the person again and how did you act toward him or her? How do you not share interesting medical information with your friends or family about patients you know?  Thanks. Michele

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That's such a good question, Michele. I have experienced this scenario more than once, usually barely knowing the patient. But I will share with you the most personal one, how it happened, and how [...]

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What Were the Most Difficult Medical Transcription Subjects?

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What were the most difficult subjects you took in your medical transcription course?

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When I embarked on my medical transcription education, I was pretty excited to see that it began [...]

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