Medical Transcriptionist
Diploma
What do they do?
With today's increasing
demand for specialized
health care office skills,
the need for Spencerian's
Medical Transcriptionist
graduates is also
increasing. Through this
program, students become an
integral part of the medical
team. The purpose of the
Medical Transcriptionist
program is to prepare the
graduate to transcribe
necessary medical records in
a variety of medical
settings.Students learn
how to accurately transcribe
a physician's surgical and
diagnostic reports and
physical exams. Because
transcribing depends on a
knowledge of medical
terminology and body
structure, Spencerian's
Medical Transcriptionist
program includes courses in
anatomy and physiology.
What are they paid?
We recommend that prospective students refer to local health care employers for earning potential in their region. For a national overview of potential earnings, we recommend the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook found in the local library or visit their website. |