Medical Transcriptionists convert audio recordings of physicians into written documents. The purpose of medical transcription is to obtain a written record of a patient’s medical history. The transcribed files are either printed and stored as paperwork or preserved in electronic format.
Personal Competencies
You are good at working independently
You have interest in understanding how the human body functions
You like filing, typing and preserving information
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor’s degree in any subject
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s degree in the same field
OR
Pursue a Diploma in Medical Transcription
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by Institutes offering training in Medical Transcription.
This list of institutes is indicative only
1. Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
2. Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, Chennai
3. Centre for Medical Transcription Services, Bangalore
4. Vigma Medical Coding Academy, Kerala
5. Electronic Equipment and Services Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi
6. Garware Institute of Career Education and Development (GICED), Mumbai
7. Global Institute of Teleworking, Bangalore
8. Indian Institute of Medical Transcription (IIMT), Gurgaon
9. Indo-American Medical Transcription, Bangalore
10. Meridian Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 14,000 - 4,50,000* for the full course
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes* • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Hospitals, Medical Schools, Doctor's Offices, and Health and Wellness centres among others
Entrepreneurship: You can choose to freelance and take up multiple projects at the same time
Work Environment: It is a desk job. You are likely to work in a team. If you are associated with an organisation, you are likely to work about 40 hours a week. However, work hours will be flexible if you choose to freelance.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Medical Transcriptionist → Senior Medical Transcriptionist
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Medical Transcriptionist ranges between INR 11,000 - 53,000* and more per month.
Dr. Meena Savashe, is a Senior Medical Transcriptionist working full-time with the Mumbai-based MT India. A qualified ayurvedic doctor with a Bachelor’s in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Pune, Savashe was practising ayurvedic medicine in Pune after graduating in 1990. In 1998 she had to move to Mumbai and signed up with the MT company, S. Amit & Co, where she received her training before moving to MT India.*
Medical Transcriptionist
NCS Code: 3512.0700 | HW0201. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor’s degree in any subject
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s degree in the same field
OR
Pursue a Diploma in Medical Transcription
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by Institutes offering training in Medical Transcription.
This list of institutes is indicative only
1. Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
2. Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, Chennai
3. Centre for Medical Transcription Services, Bangalore
4. Vigma Medical Coding Academy, Kerala
5. Electronic Equipment and Services Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi
6. Garware Institute of Career Education and Development (GICED), Mumbai
7. Global Institute of Teleworking, Bangalore
8. Indian Institute of Medical Transcription (IIMT), Gurgaon
9. Indo-American Medical Transcription, Bangalore
10. Meridian Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore
Information on Institute rankings is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 14,000 - 4,50,000* for the full course
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Hospitals, Medical Schools, Doctor's Offices, and Health and Wellness centres among others
Entrepreneurship: You can choose to freelance and take up multiple projects at the same time
Work Environment: It is a desk job. You are likely to work in a team. If you are associated with an organisation, you are likely to work about 40 hours a week. However, work hours will be flexible if you choose to freelance.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Medical Transcriptionist → Senior Medical Transcriptionist
The approx. salary of a Medical Transcriptionist ranges between INR 11,000 - 53,000* and more per month.
Source - https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Medical_Transcriptionist/Salary
*The figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Dr. Meena Savashe, is a Senior Medical Transcriptionist working full-time with the Mumbai-based MT India. A qualified ayurvedic doctor with a Bachelor’s in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Pune, Savashe was practising ayurvedic medicine in Pune after graduating in 1990. In 1998 she had to move to Mumbai and signed up with the MT company, S. Amit & Co, where she received her training before moving to MT India.*
Source - https://www.educationworld.in/medical-transcription-bright-future-for-medical-transcriptionists/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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