The program you choose should cover legal issues related to medical records, anatomy and medical terminology. It is also recommended that you take classes in English grammar and punctuation. The programs that are considered top rated offer all of these classes and a lot of practice for transcription.
Andrews School
This is a school that is approved by the AHDI, or Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (this was formerly called the American Association for Medical Transcription or AAMT). This association is responsible for setting the standards for the industry of medical transcription. Andrews is a school that has trained thousands of medical transcriptionists, since it opened in 1989. Distance learning is also offered throughout the U.S. You can contact them at 405-721-3560.
Career Step
Another medical transcriptionist school is Career Step. This also AHDI approved; it offers training through their Web site and partnerships with other community colleges around the nation. If you aren't able to pay for the expenses out of pocket, you can get financial aid to attend one of their partner schools. You can contact them at 1-800-246-7837.
M-Tec
This school offers medical transcribing training to the U.S. and Canada. It is also AHDI accredited and is perfect for those who have no prior experience in the medical field. They offer 100 percent job placement stats for graduates wanting on-site and home-based positions. Assistance for apprenticeships and job placement are also available. You can contact them at 1-877-864-3307.
