Career Stats

• Growth & Wages*
• + 11%
• $32,900
• Job Prospects
• Hospitals
• Offices of Physicians and Other Healthcare Practitioners
• Medical Specialty Clinics
• Outpatient Surgery Facilities
• Diagnostic Laboratories

Career Profile

Medical Transcription Careers

Medical transcriptionists work directly with doctors and healthcare providers, transcribing diagnostic and procedural notes from audio and digital recordings. Their role has a bearing on patient care, which makes their jobs significant. Medical transcription careers are projected to grow by 11% from 2008 to 2018.  Medical transcription job opportunities will be good nationwide, particularly in hospitals, which will continue to employ a large percentage of medical transcriptionists. Large physician practices will also see increasing demand for medical transcriptionists as a result of the need for standardized records.*

Did you know?

The pay for medical transcription careers is respectable. In 2010, the median salary for medical transcriptions was $32,900.

Compensation for medical transcriptionists varies. Some are paid hourly and others by the number of lines they transcribe. Still other medical transcriptionists, who work for transcription services and independent contractors, usually receive production-based pay. Whether you choose to work as an independent contractor or as a full-time employee, medical transcription offers many opportunities to earn a good living and work in a worthwhile field. But training is the key to success! PCDI will help you start out as a competent career professional.

Training for Medical Transcription Careers

PCDI's medical transcription school is designed to provide you with the tools for success in medical transcription careers. Our 18 easy to follow comprehensive courses will equip you with the knowledge necessary for success in medical transcription. Since each lesson is offered online, you set your own pace. Study when or wherever is best for you. That means you could be ready to pursue medical transcription careers in as little as 6 months.

We make getting started easy. All your study materials, including textbooks and workbooks, are included in our low tuition. Plus, interest-free monthly payment plans make getting your medical transcription training affordable.

Why Wait?

Start your medical transcription career today! Enroll online or call 1-888-909-0558 to speak with an Admissions Advisor.

Interested in Medical Transcription careers? Learn more about our medical transcription course materials and options for financing your education by visiting AshworthCollege.edu. Ashworth College is a division of PCDI, a leader in distance education.

* Source: Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-2011 Edition