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Why Medical Transcription Editing?Year-round enrollment OPPORTUNITYMedical Transcription Careers Is Medical Transcription the Career for Me? A career in medical transcription offers a number of benefits, including:
A career in medical transcription offers the opportunity to earn a great income in the growing healthcare industry from the comfort of your own home. Is Eugene Vocational the School for Me? Over 65,000 Eugene Vocational School students can't be wrong. Eugene Vocational School, and you'll graduate with the skills you need to succeed immediately upon graduation. Eugene Vocational School, offers:
Choose Eugene Vocational School, for the quality education you need to train at home to work at home as a medical transcriptionist.
JOB DESCRIPTIONMedical Transcriptionist Job Description & Earning Potential What Will I Be Doing as a Medical Transcriptionist? The medical transcription industry includes medical transcriptionists and medical transcription editors. Eugene Vocational School, training can prepare you for both of these career paths:
Most of these professionals work from home, although there are a few who work on-site for hospitals or clinics. With Eugene Vocational School’s, medical transcription training, you can gain the skills you need to work from home in either of these roles, making you more flexible when you’re looking for a job. How Much Can I Make as a Medical Transcriptionist? Most medical transcriptionists are paid on production, so the more you work the more you can make. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that the middle 50% of medical transcriptionists earn between $27,070 and $39,260 a year.
PROGRAM OVERVIEWMedical Transcriptionist Training What Medical Transcriptionist Training Does Eugene Vocational School, Offer? Eugene Vocational School, offers two online medical transcription training programs: Medical Transcription Editor
Medical Transcription
The speech recognition editing training in the Medical Transcription Editor program expands your skill set beyond that of traditional medical transcriptionists, making you more in demand when you're looking for a job. How Long Will the Training Take? The medical transcriptionist programs are designed to be completed in 4 months of full-time study. However, the online format allows you to study on your own schedule and at your own pace, so your enrollment includes 12 months of program access in case you need extra time. What Will I Be Learning? In both of the Eugene Vocational School, medical transcriptionist programs you'll learn:
After establishing a solid knowledge foundation, you'll move to the "practicum" section. In the practicum, you'll develop your transcription (and editing if you're in the Medical Transcription Editor program) skills by practicing on hundreds of authentic doctor dictations and patient records. This hands-on experience will prepare you to transition to the workforce as soon as you graduate.
TUITIONMedical Transcriptionist Course Tuition How Much Does the Medical Transcriptionist Course Cost? Everything you need to succeed is included in one, low tuition payment:
The Medical Transcription Editor program is Eugene Vocational School’s premier medical transcription training program, preparing you to be a medical transcription editor as well as a medical transcriptionist. Medical transcription editors work with reports created by speech recognition technology, which is becoming more and more popular in the industry. The Medical Transcription Editor program prepares you for the future of the medical transcription industry. Are Payment Plans or Tuition Assistance Available? Eugene Vocational School, is committed to providing you with an affordable educational experience. To provide flexibility when enrolling in the online medical transcription course, several payment options are available. What is Included With My Training Program? Everything you need to succeed is included with your Eugene Vocational School program. You'll have:
The Medical Transcription Editor program includes 640 hours of curriculum and the Medical Transcription program includes 570 hours of curriculum. Are There Any Additional Upgrades? The Eugene Vocational School, Audio CD Library is also available for $175. This upgrade offers the opportunity to gain even more hands-on experience than is provided in the training program. The Audio CD Library provides 70 audio files, and the accompanying answer keys, which don't exist within the training programs—providing you the opportunity to expand your experience base. FAQsMedical Transcriptionist Program FAQs Get answers to the most common and important questions about enrolling in a medical transcriptionist program at Eugene Vocational School,. Our FAQs section provides answers to help you make an informed decision about your education. What is medical transcription? Medical transcription offers you the opportunity to have a real at-home career in the growing medical industry. The field currently includes 2 important roles:
With Eugene Vocational School, you can train for both of these career paths, work from the comfort of your home, and prepare for the future of the industry. What is the job market for a medical transcriptionist? As part of the expanding healthcare industry, the medical transcription field (encompassing both medical transcription and medical transcription editing) is enjoying significant growth. The 2010-2011 report released by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates:
The report also further states, "Contracting out transcription work overseas and advancements in speech recognition technology are not expected to significantly reduce the need for well-trained [domestic] medical transcriptionists." The Eugene Vocational School, training programs are well-known and respected within the industry, particularly by employers. Most medical transcription companies require job applicants to have several years of experience, but because Eugene Vocational School’s, curriculum is so trusted, many companies are willing to waive the experience requirement for Eugene Vocational School, graduates. Over 700 companies have hired Eugene Vocational School, grads and the vast majority are hired within a few months of graduation. How much can I earn as a medical transcriptionist and editor? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report—encompassing both medical transcription and medical transcription editor professionals—states that the middle 50% of professionals in the field earn between $27,070 and $39,260 a year. However, it is important to remember that the majority of transcriptionists are paid on a production basis, which offers the opportunity to earn more as you become more familiar with the work, when you work more often, and if you increase your speed or efficiency. Do I need to be certified? The Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) maintains two industry credentials, the Registered Medical Transcriptionist (RMT) credential and the Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) credential. The RMT exam is designed for entry-level medical transcriptionists, and the CMT exam is designed for medical transcriptionists who have two years of experience in the industry. Very few industry employers require these credentials as a prerequisite to employment, and while your graduation from a Eugene Vocational School, program will not award you either credential, graduates who have taken the exams have generally done well since Eugene Vocational School’s training programs help students build a solid foundational understanding of the medical transcription profession. What are the advantages of training with Eugene Vocational School? Eugene Vocational School, has been a leader in medical transcription education for almost 20 years and offers one of the most comprehensive medical transcription editor training programs in the industry. You will study online, on your own schedule and at your own pace, and with Eugene Vocational School, you know you're getting the right education; personal, ongoing support; and the resources and guidance you need to turn your education into a job. Is Eugene Vocational School accredited? Eugene Vocational School, is currently pursuing national accreditation. Is Eugene Vocational School, approved? The Eugene Vocational School, Medical Transcription training program is certified and approved by the Approval Committee for Certificate Programs (ACCP), which is a joint committee established by the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) and the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). At this time, AHDI does not have an approval process for medical transcription editing specific courses; however, the AHDI-approved Medical Transcription curriculum is the foundation of the Medical Transcription Editor program. What is the difference between the Medical Transcription Editor and the Medical Transcription Editor supplement programs? Eugene Vocational School, has developed two Medical Transcription Editor programs to provide speech recognition training that meets the needs of both new students and already-trained medical transcriptionists. The full Medical Transcription Editor program is a vocational course designed for students without medical transcription knowledge and skills. This course prepares them for a career as either a medical transcriptionist or a medical transcription editor. The Medical Transcription Editor supplemental program is designed for those who have a solid foundation of medical transcription knowledge and skills. This program focuses solely on the specialized speech recognition editing skill set. We strongly recommend you take our short Medical Transcription Editor Skills Evaluation exam before deciding if the supplemental program is the best option for you. How are the Eugene Vocational School programs structured? The Eugene Vocational School, programs are offered entirely online, providing 24/7 access to all material and allowing you to progress through the curriculum on your own schedule and at your own pace. The programs are broken into modules, or course subjects, with the first half devoted to building your knowledge base while the second half is an extensive practicum designed to help you gain the practical experience you need to smoothly transition into the workplace after graduation. What type of student support does Eugene Vocational School, offer? Eugene Vocational School, student support includes access to:
Though the course is entirely online, you'll never be on your own. Eugene Vocational School’s, student support team will always be there to offer personal, ongoing support all the way through the training program. How much practice transcription is included in the programs? There are 41 hours of real-life doctor dictations included in the Medical Transcription program and the medical transcription section of the Medical Transcription Editor program. These dictations cover a wide variety of medical specialties as well as the full spectrum of doctor accents and dictation style. The Medical Transcription Editor program also includes 16 hours of additional dictation in the editing practicum section. How long does it take to finish the course? The Medical Transcription Editor program is estimated at 640 completion hours and the Medical Transcription training program is estimated at 570 completion hours. Since the programs are completely self-paced and the online training format allows you the flexibility to study as much or as little as your schedule allows, the time it takes you to complete the course will vary from other students. Some students are able to complete their 640 hour training program in as little as four months (working on the course full-time, 8 hours a day 5 days a week) and others, who are more limited in the time they can devote to the course, take longer (for example, students who can devote about 20 hours a week may finish the 640 hour MTE program in about 8 months). Every student who enrolls in a Eugene Vocational School, training program receives an initial 4-month period of enrollment—and we currently offer an additional 8 months at no extra charge! You'll have a full year to complete the program. If you need extra time to complete the course after your initial one-year enrollment, we have 4-month extensions available for purchase. How do I find work after graduation? Eugene Vocational School, offers personalized, post-graduation resources for your job search, including:
These resources offer the personalized help you need after graduation to quickly and easily transition to the workplace. With this individualized help and attention, the vast majority of our graduates are hired within a few months of graduation. What materials and computer specifications are required to complete the course? Your enrollment includes everything you will need to train for a successful career in medical transcription. Your enrollment includes:
Since the course is completely online, your computer will play an important role in your learning experience. We recommend the following minimum computer system specifications: Hardware
Software
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Operating System
*The Medical Transcription Editor program includes a third party software tool that makes the training only compatible with Microsoft Windows and Internet Explorer 7.x or 8.x. Note: Mobile browsing devices are not currently supported. However, Eugene Vocational School, is investigating the implementation of mobile device support, and these specifications will be updated once a decision has been reached. What payment options does Eugene Vocational School, offer? We realize that one of the most important questions tied to education is how it will be paid for. Because this is such a big part of the decision of whether or not to go back to school, Eugene Vocational School, has designed several tuition assistance and payment options. Please call to discuss our Tuition Assistance information. How soon will I receive my materials? It takes 2 to 3 business days to process the application, depending on method of payment. Once the payment is processed you will be emailed your course login and password and can start training immediately. Additional course materials are shipped UPS Ground after the payment is processed. The average wait is about 7-10 days.
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