Tag Archives: American Association of Medical

Medical Transcription Schools: Career Step, Part One

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This blog is part of a series on transcription. If you haven’t read the other blogs in this series, make sure to check out the summary page for a listing of all transcription blogs. Today is the first of the blogs about Career Step, the third medical transcription school I have highlighted on here, and the last one I’ll be highlighting on here. There are quite a few other medical transcription schools out there, but these three are the largest and most popular of the group. If you want a full list of all approved AAMT (American Association of Medical … Continue reading →

A Bit of History about Medical Transcription Schools

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This blog is part of a series on transcription. If you haven’t read the other blogs in this series, make sure to check out the summary page for a listing of all transcription blogs. I have to admit: I am slightly biased when it comes to choosing a medical transcription school, if only because Career Step is my alma matter. Actually, I’m not sure if it can count as an alma matter because I never graduated, but the basic thought is there. 😛 I attended Career Step, and therefore I know it’s a good school. That does not mean, however, … Continue reading →

Does a CNA, LPN, RN, or Other Medical Professional Also Have to go to MT School?

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This blog is part of a series on transcription. If you haven’t read the other blogs in this series, make sure to check out the summary page for a listing of all transcription blogs. The answer? Yes, they do. Although the prior experience will be a huge boost and will help the medical professional get through the first part of a course much quicker (terminology and learning how medical words are put together is usually the beginning of an MT course) they will still have a lot to learn. Spelling, for example. A nurse may say, “vesicourterine fold” but not … Continue reading →