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!
Serving 100,000+ students in the past decade alone.
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, 45 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, 45 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: 35
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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
Meet the Lead Instructor/Course Expert
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 in creative writing, marketing, editing, anatomy and medical terminology at San Antonio College. She has also completed a legal transcription course. 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
Meet the Lead Instructor/Course Expert
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 in creative writing, marketing, editing, anatomy and medical terminology at San Antonio College. She has also completed a legal transcription course. 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*
43,900*
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 Transcriptionists 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 transcriptionists 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.
Questions? Give us a call
866-250-6851
Program FAQs
To become a medical transcriptionist, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, complete a comprehensive medical transcription training program, and build a professional resume to apply for entry-level positions in healthcare documentation or transcription.
Typical steps to enter the profession include:
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Prerequisites: Earn a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
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Education: Enroll in a medical transcription program that covers medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, healthcare documentation standards, grammar and editing, and transcription technology.
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Employment: Build a professional resume and apply for entry-level medical transcription or healthcare documentation roles in hospitals, clinics, transcription service companies, or remote settings.
How U.S. Career Institute Helps You Achieve This:
U.S. Career Institute guides you through every step of this career pathway with dedicated support:
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High School Diploma: If you do not have a high school diploma or equivalent, U.S. Career Institute can help with our online high school program! 100% online, you can finish your diploma from the comfort of your home, on your schedule!
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Accredited Education: Our school is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), ensuring your interactive learning modules meet the highest academic standards.
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Graduate Career Coaching: Meet 1-on-1 with our career coaches to finalize your resume and practice for job interviews.
The time it takes to complete medical transcription training depends on the type of program you choose. Online certificate programs can typically be completed in 6 to 9 months, depending on your study pace and schedule.
U.S. Career Institute's self-paced online Medical Transcription program can be completed in as little as 6 to 9 months, allowing you to study on your own schedule.
Medical transcriptionists listen to audio recordings created by physicians and other healthcare professionals and convert them into accurate written medical documents.
They may also review and edit documents created using speech recognition technology. Medical transcriptionists must understand medical terminology and abbreviations to accurately prepare patient histories, discharge summaries, clinical notes, and other healthcare records.
Medical transcriptionists may work in hospitals, clinics, transcription service companies, or remotely, depending on the employer.
