FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What service does a Medical Transcriptionist provide for the doctor?

A Medical Transcriptionist is a highly trained person who can take the doctor-dictated report of the patient’s medical treatment and simply type it into a report form.

Why is this information so important?

The typed report becomes a permanent record of the patient’s medical history. The Medical Transcriptionist is the information link between the doctor and the patient . Doctors depend on and respect the Medical Transcriptionist’s expertise.

What kind of equipment will I need to take the course?

For the course, you will need access to a computer and a compact disk [cd] player.

Why is this field growing so fast?

Simple. We have a population that is not only growing, it’s aging. More people are going to more doctors, which results in more medical reports. Also, more doctors are required to submit typed reports in order to get paid by insurance companies.

What’s so special about your school and the program you offer?

At-Home Professions has been a state-licensed school for more than 25 years. Experts in the field developed our Professional Medical Transcription program. We offer our students an excellent, up-to-date curriculum. You can work one-on-one with an Instructor by calling our toll-free number. We teach you how to market yourself and we provide Graduate Counselors to assist you after graduation. These services are provided as part of your program.