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Medical Transcription FAQs

Program Questions

Do you offer job placement?

We don’t provide job placement, but Medical Transcription jobs are in high demand, and many graduates don’t have difficulty finding a job upon graduation.

What does a Medical Transcriptionist do?

Medical Transcriptionists listen to voice recordings that physicians and other healthcare workers make and convert them into written reports. They also may review and edit medical documents created by speech recognition technology. Transcriptionists interpret medical terminology and abbreviations in preparing patients’ medical histories, discharge summaries, and other documents.

How can I become a Medical Transcriptionist?

Typically a High School diploma or equivalent is required. Formal training through an accredited institution can also be helpful when seeking employment.

Can I contact instructors and how quickly do they respond?

Yes! Our instructors can be contacted via phone, email, or private message directly from your course. They will get back to you as soon as possible, and guarantee they will respond within 48 business hours or less.

Is the specific software and technology you need to use for the program?

Our online courses are designed to be compatible with modern computers. The following minimal technical requirements:

Intel Pentium 4 or higher, Speakers, 250 MB free of hard drive space, Windows 7 or higher, or OSK. Internet access. To get more details please review our course catalog here: USCI Certificate Course Catalog

Is this the best online Medical Transcriptionist school?

We firmly believe that USCI is the top online Medical Transcription school in the nation. Our curriculum is laid out in easy to learn step-by-step lessons.

Career Outlook Questions

Where can I work as a Medical Transcriptionist?

Demand for highly skilled Medical Transcriptionist can be found in doctors’ offices, hospitals, third-party transcription companies, and from home for remote positions.

How much does a Medical Transcriptionist make?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Medical Transcriptionist earn a median salary of $37,550.*

Do I need to get Certified as a Medical Transcriptionist?

Upon graduation from our 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.

How will this program help me get a job?

Although our program doesn’t guarantee job placement, you will learn all the necessary information to succeed as a medical transcriptionist. We also offer a Career Coach program that will help you prepare your resume.

How long does it take to become a Medical Transcriptionist?

When you enroll in our self-paced Medical Transcriptionist program online, you choose how much you study each week. If you want to learn how to become a Medical Transcriptionist, you can do it in as little as 6-9 months.

Tuition and Financing Questions

How much does a Medical Transcriptionist course cost?

Tuition for this program is $1,239 total when you pay in full. Payment plans are also available.

Is this Medical Transcriptionist Program accredited?

U.S. Career Institute is Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.

Do you offer financial aid, scholarships, or grants?

No, since our programs are designed with affordability in mind, we are unable to offer financial aid or scholoarships.

What is your refund policy?

If the student cancels within five (5) calendar days of enrollment, the student may cancel the enrollment and is entitled to a full refund of all monies paid. Our full refund policy can be found in the Course Catalog USCI Certificate Course Catalog.

Is it a subscription service?

No. USCI is a pay-by-program school, meaning that each program has its own set price.

Do you have any hidden fees?

Nope! We pride ourselves on having no hidden fees!

Why is your tuition so much more affordable than so many other schools?

At U.S. Career Institute, we are able to offer competitive, affordable prices because of our proprietary, in-house learning system. We are then able to pass on these savings to our students.

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*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical Transcriptionists, on the internet at Medical Transcriptionists, (visited May 6, 2025). Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Occupational Outlook Handbook includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.