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transcription
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The definition for Transcription
is conversion of voice to electronic text form. Medical Transcription
is an IT enabled service that requires specialized skills
in utilizing Information technology in converting the voice
data of the doctors who are in the US or in other countries
requiring transcription service for creating records of patient
history and medical advises into electronic documents.
Medical
Transcriptionists
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Any graduate in any discipline,
having a strong command over English language and strong determination
to excel and willing to undergo a minimum of six months of
training in MT, can become a Medical Transcriptionist.
Skills required
to become a MT
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High proficiency in English
Good listening, writing
and comprehension skills
Basic typing skills and
basic knowledge in Computers.
How old is MT
in India?
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In India, Medical Transcription
business is 3 - 4 years old. The origin of MT is USA where
it is a well-established industry, which is 25 years old.
MT companies in
India
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It is estimated that there
are around 300 MT companies including training institutes.
There are only few highly recognized companies offering medical
transcription service in India. The Medical Transcription
services are predominantly based in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad,
New Delhi, Coimbatore, and Trivandrum.
MT training program
Durations
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Minimum duration of course
offered in medical Transcription is 6 months.
MT training curriculum
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The training are balanced
between classroom and lab practice. The individual are trained
in Medicine, English, Computers, Typing and Medical Transcription.
They are given complete training on American accents and Listening
Skills.
Is it necessary to have
a science background to become a MT?
As a prerequisite there
is no requirement for a basic science background, graduate
/graduate belonging to any fields are eligible. Screening
tests are conducted for selecting candidates for training.
Full time/part-time
training
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Normally, it is full time
training, as it demands 10-12 hours of study. There could
be some companies, which offer part-time courses, but in this
case the training period would be more than six months.
Crash course in
MT training
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No, a person needs to go
through the entire training as stipulated as this is a professional
course. The training is different from all other programs
as the accuracy rate expected from a Medical Transcriptionist
is 98.5% and a turnaround time of 12 hours. There are no concessions
to this stipulation. Though a person may have related experience
and qualification like medicine etc., one has to go through
the complete training module to become a medical transcriptionist.
Earning as a medical
Transcriptionist
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After the training one
could start earning anything starting from 5000/- per month.
But for a good performer, the sky is the limit.
Working in shifts
This depends on the company
you are working for. There are a number of companies which
work in single / multiple shifts.
What are the job
prospects in MT?
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Any MT who is able to transcribe
with a consistent accuracy of minimum 90 % and a good speed
has got a good future in MT.
Can I get a job
in the US if I am trained in MT?
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Yes, if you are a Certified
Medical Transcriptionist, you can get a job in the US. American
Association for Medical Transcription (AAMT) conducts the
tests for getting the certificate.
How long is MT
going to stay in India?
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A study done by NASSCOMM
predicts that this industry is here to stay for atleast 10
years.
The kind of growth
does MT industry offer
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The rate of growth for
MT in United States is estimated to be 20%. These increased
requirements are driving more and more doctors and physicians
to outsource their medical Transcription to India. This is
expected to create good opportunity for Indian Transcription
companies.
I have a PC can
I do Transcription from home?
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It is possible to do medical
transcription service in your home if you have an Internet
connection. Courses on medical transcription are available
in various modules depending on your requirement. Please visit
the medical transcription course page in our web site for
further details.
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