Medical Transcriptionists

(NOC 1244)
+20.45%
 

What do Medical Transcriptionists do?

Medical transcriptionists record and trascribe surgical proceedings, medical reports and records from machine dictation or rough notes from medical reports, correspondence, and patient information.

How to become: Medical Transcriptionists

To be a court recorder or medical transcriptionist, you need a high school diploma. Court recorders must complete college or a program in court reporting. You may need a Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) or Chartered Shorthand Reporter (CSR) certificate.

Many recent entrants have a community college diploma.

Where to study for a career as: Medical Transcriptionists

Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Office Administration - Health Services Diploma; University Transfer
Office Administration - Health Services (Four consecutive semesters) Diploma; University Transfer
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Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Office Administration - Health Services Diploma
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Centennial College
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Office Administration - Health Services Diploma
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Conestoga College
Kitchener, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Health Office Administration Diploma
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Modified on April 07, 2022

How much do Medical Transcriptionists make?

Low:
$28,600
Average:
$48,298
High:
$69,181

Job openings for Medical Transcriptionists

Job Seekers:
25,500
Job Openings:
30,000