How do you begin a career in medical transcription?
Asked by Mrs.D
I am considering a career in medical transcription and am wondering if you must be certified, have a degree, or is it something you learn on the job? I'd like to do it from home on a part time basis. Any info would be great, thanks!

Best Answer:
Do not be fooled by companies that say they will train you for free. They actually charge nearly $500 for their software and FEW people ever actually get hired. I'm surprised the company linked on this thread is still in business to be honest w/ you. You can train either w/ an online school, be wise, and choose a good one. You can also train through a community college. I trained with www.meditec.com. They have an awesome internship program to help you get started with your first job. You do not have to be certified to work. However, the AHDI does have two levels of certification testing for MTs, IF you want it. Graduating from a good school should train you well enough to pass the RMT exam, if you want to take it. You can work w/o it. Then, after you have a few years of acute care transcription experience, you can test for the CMT.

Hey im interested in doing the same thing and wantwed to know the same info as you. While doing my research I just came across a company who will hire you with no expierence and train you and all this is done online. Feel free to email me back and let me know what you come up with.
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