What kind of advancement is available for Medical Transcriptionists?
Experienced Medical Transcriptionists can become supervisors, teachers and consultants. There are often editing and writing opportunities as well. What kind of problems might I face as a Medical Transcriptionist? Like anyone working in a position that requires a lot of typing, medical transcriptionists are prone to repetitive motion injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. It’s very important for Medical Transcriptionists to stretch regularly. Ergonomic equipment, such as a good chair and keyboard, are well worth the investment. How can I get started? Visit The VLC’s website. It’s loaded with free information and resources to get you started. They even have a FREE introductory course you can take to see if Medical Transcription is something you’d be interested in.
