Online Medical Transcription

Pierpont C&TC’s program was designed by transcriptionists, editors, trainers, and service owners/managers to tailor transcriptionists specifically to the needs of employers. It contains exercises and tests in grammar, typing, and all areas of terminology – including anatomy and physiology, medical word building, abbreviations, Latin plurals, medical specialties and more. The training also contains an extensive audio library with more than 700 actual medical dictations to practice on. It is the most affordable and practical training available online in medical transcription and can have students ready for gainful employment within four to nine months.
 
Information about the course:

• Approximately 500 to 800 hours to complete.
• Historically students have averaged 640 hours to complete.
• Average completion time is 9 months.
• Students dedicating more time can complete in 4 to 6 months.
• Students have up to one year to complete.
• Extensions are available in 3-month blocks.
• The Online course comes with Wav foot pedal and software, Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary, Saunder's Pharmaceutical Word Book, Career Step Annotated Medical/Surgical book, and 2 sets of flashcards.
• The course is interactive and instructive.
• Offers instantaneous grading of exercises and unit exams.
• Uses updated technology for transmission of sound files.
• Offers text comparison grading and feedback of transcription units.
• Helps develop computer skills and provides internet experience.

For a full description of the Online Medical Transcription Program, click here.

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