What Basic Equipment do I Need to Be a Medical Transcriptionist?

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. One of the biggest reasons to go into medical transcription work is the ability to start up and run a successful business off a shoestring budget. Most jobs require you to have a four-year Bachelor’s degree–medical transcription only requires a certificate of completion after finishing a specialized course dedicated to just MT work. You don’t have to take Psychology 101 or Advanced Physics, just courses dedicated … Continue reading

The Joys of MT Work

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. Sometimes, I think people envy medical transcriptionists a little more than they should. “Wow, you get to stay at home and make great money with a flexible job that offers health insurance and a 401k program??! Where do I sign up?!” I thought that since I was doing my best to cheer on MT work this week, it was only fair if I posted a bit … Continue reading