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Medical Transcriptionist

CAREER OUTLOOK

Your New Career

Medical Transcription is one of the fastest growing fields in health care. You'll play a vital role in health care delivery by creating clear, readable medical documents from doctors' audio taped patient notes. These documents will be used for medical care, medical recordkeeping, insurance reimbursement, and, in some cases, legal proceedings. Get the training you need to begin your new career in this exciting profession today!

When you become a Medical Transcriptionist, you'll be a vital part of the health care team. Your knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and medical record keeping will make you a valuable asset to any physician, hospital, or clinic. In addition to earning the respect of the professionals you work for, you'll have skills that are in demand and earn great money. Jobs for Medical Transcriptionists are expected to increase 23% by 2012.*

Your New Skills

Learn the skills you need to begin a career in medical transcription by completing the Medical Transcriptionist training program at home. Learn medical terminology, so you'll recognize the doctor's words. Gain PC and administrative skills to help a medical office run efficiently and effectively.

You'll get the knowledge you need to become a Medical Transcriptionist.
  • Sharpen your administrative skills. Learn all about PC basics and word processing, medical record keeping, math for the office professional, financial management, and medical insurance.
  • Get the clinical knowledge you need. Learn all about medical terminology, clinical procedures, and laws and ethics that affect the field.
  • Enhance your communications skills. Learning time and stress management, voice and diction, and written communication will help you communicate more effectively with doctors, nurses, and coworkers.

Your New Diploma

Earn your Medical Transcriptionist Career Diploma at home in as little as one year by studying just an hour a day for your new career. Expert instructors and support staff – dedicated to helping you complete your coursework – are just a phone call or email away.

Get more information today. Contact us or enroll online and you could be working on your first lesson – and toward a new career – in a matter of minutes!

* Growth figures represent a ten-year period ending 2012. Source: "National Industry-Occupation Employment Matrix," a publication of the U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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