Online Medical Transcription
Certificate Program
Our self-paced, online Medical Transcription program will prepare you for a role as a Medical Transcriptionist in as little as 6 months.
- $79/month
- 5-day money-back commitment
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
- Complete in 6-9 months, part-time
- One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period!
- $79/month
- 5-day money-back commitment
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
- Complete in 6-9 months, part-time
- One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period!
What You'll Learn
- Human anatomy and physiology, so you can master how the human body works
- Medical terminology and pronunciation so you'll know how to speak the language of health care
- How medical transcription impacts health care
- How medical records are being transitioned to electronic, computer-based systems
- How transcriptionists use speech-recognition technology, medical editing and the Internet to boost their productivity and earnings
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Proven Reputation
A+ BBB Rating, 40 Years in distance education, 97% of students would recommend us to a friend.
DEAC Accredited
The DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.
Affordable Tuition
Payment Plan: $79/month ($1,539 total) or Pay-in-Full: $1,239. See full tuition details.
Proven Reputation
A+ BBB Rating, 40 Years in distance education, 97% of students would recommend us to a friend.
DEAC Accredited
The DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.
Affordable Tuition
Payment Plan: $79/month ($1,539 total) or Pay-in-Full: $1,239. See full tuition details.
Course Outline
U.S. Career Institute’s Medical Transcription & Editing course will teach you everything you need to know to start a new career as a Medical Transcriptionist. Graduates of the Medical Transcription program will be trained extensively from actual doctors’ dictation and will have solid transcription skills to qualify for entry-level medical transcription positions.
Quick Facts
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Lessons: 43
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Quizzes: 43
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Complete in as little as 6 months
What's Inside the Course
Beginner-Friendly Lessons
Classes are designed for anyone to easily learn, and are broken up into digestible sections that build as you progress through our program. No due dates or deadlines.
Engaging Curriculum
Reading lessons, supplemental videos, interactive games, flashcards, note taking, read-aloud and disability features, and open note multiple choice quizzes with no time limit.
Hands-On Supplemental Learning
All students receive a professional foot pedal to assist you throughout the course, and is yours to keep.
Jan Ervin, AHDI CMT, CHDS
Medical Transcription Program Instructor/Course Expert
Meet the Lead Instructor
At U.S. Career Institute, our dedicated team of course experts, instructors and instructor assistants are committed to developing and delivering high-quality curriculum. Our qualified Medical Transcription Program instructor, Jan Ervin holds Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) and Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist (CHDS) certifications from the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity. She has completed college courses at San Antonio College. Jan has diverse experience spanning a large spectrum within the transcription and secretarial professions, from the medical field to marketing firms. Jan’s professional experience in medical transcription includes significant healthcare systems and remote third-party transcription service providers. She is a self-employed CHDS specialist who works remotely for several transcription service providers.
Jan Ervin, AHDI CMT, CHDS
Medical Transcription Program Instructor/Course Expert
Meet the Lead Instructor
At U.S. Career Institute, our dedicated team of course experts, instructors and instructor assistants are committed to developing and delivering high-quality curriculum. Our qualified Medical Transcription Program instructor, Jan Ervin holds Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) and Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist (CHDS) certifications from the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity. She has completed college courses at San Antonio College. Jan has diverse experience spanning a large spectrum within the transcription and secretarial professions, from the medical field to marketing firms. Jan’s professional experience in medical transcription includes significant healthcare systems and remote third-party transcription service providers. She is a self-employed CHDS specialist who works remotely for several transcription service providers.
Program Reviews
If you are thinking of taking the leap, just do it. Classes are easy to navigate and written in a way that is easy to understand. The payment plan makes taking the leap to change careers a no-brainer.
Enrollment only takes 5 minutes!
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Enrollment only takes 5 minutes!
Get instant access! · 5-day money-back commitment · $79/month
Career Outlook & Certification
$37,550*
54,500*
Medical Transcription Certification
Upon graduating from our Medical Transcription program, you will receive your U.S. Career Institute Certificate of Completion attesting to your accomplishment. Medical Transcriptionist do not typically need to sit for an additional certification exam. Employers in this field do not typically require certification, and you can start applying for Medical Transcription positions directly after completing the U.S. Career Institute program. Some medical transcriptionist choose to become certified- U.S. Career Institute encourages graduates to work in the field for 6 months to a year prior to taking the Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS) certification exam, administered through the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI).
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reports that there are nearly one billion doctor visits in the U.S. every year. For each visit, the doctor’s notes must be transcribed into professionally formatted medical reports, making medical transcription an in-demand career!
Getting your medical transcriptionist & editing certificate online can lead to a great work-at-home career, so get started today and enroll now!
No prior medical experience is required to become a medical transcriptionist.
Tuition & Financing
U.S. Career Institute is committed to making your Medical Transcription education affordable. Start a new career that you’ll love and find fulfilling without a mountain of debt!
5-Day Money-Back Commitment
After you receive your first lesson, you have 5 full days to decide if our program is the best route for you. Learn more.
Student Support & Coaching
Your tuition includes access to instructors via phone and email, student services, tutoring, resume and job interview support, and one-on-one career coaching $400 value**.
Learning Materials Included
Your tuition includes e-books, study guides, supplemental videos, and interactive exercises. Hard copy books are also available for under $50. Everything is included - no hidden fees after enrollment.
*Plus one-time $29 application charge..
**First payment includes $50 down payment and $29 application charge. Application charge is non-refundable.
How to Enroll
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Provide us with basic information - Our form asks for your name, email, phone, date of birth and education level. You must be at least 16 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
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Pay for your tuition: You can pay-in-full or choose our monthly payment plan.
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Sign the enrollment agreement and disclosures
That’s all! It Just takes about 5 minutes then you’re ready to start your first lesson.
Program FAQs
We assist you with every one of these steps:
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Prerequisites: A High School diploma or equivalent is required to be a medical transcriptionist.
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Enroll in an accredited medical transcription program such as ours to gain the needed skills through our interactive learning modules and career support. Our program is typically completed in 6-9 months.
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Meet with our career coaches to help you prepare your resume and get ready for job interviews.
Or call toll-free 866.250.6851 to learn more.
