Why Earn a Degree in Medical Administration?
A Medical Transcription Career Translates into a Lucrative Future
After training for a Medical Transcription career at Rasmussen College, you will be able to fulfill your duties to the utmost, allowing you to earn the kind of recognition and respect in the workplace that you’ve always wanted. Become someone your health care team appreciates and relies on by earning a degree in Medical Transcription.
If you are looking for a future in a meaningful industry that offers a stable income, there has never been a better time to begin a Medical Transcription career. Medical Transcription is a rewarding field, with an average salary of approximately $34,300 (per salary.com), and growth is occurring more quickly than in many other careers, with an expected expansion rate of 23% from 2004 to 2012 (per acinet.org).
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Work Almost Anywhere in a Medical Transcription Career
After completing your Medical Transcription training at Rasmussen College, you’ll be equipped with a degree that could give you the ability to work almost anywhere in the world – even from your own home. We will also assist you in preparing for the job search through career counseling, online Webinars, Success Strategies courses, resume preparation, interview tips, and when you’re ready, we’ll help you find a job.
Note: While many employers allow their Medical Transcriptionists to work from home, home-based opportunities for new program graduates may be limited. The desire to work at home should not be the only reason to consider entering this profession.
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Who Makes a Good Medical Transcriptionist?
In addition to understanding medical terminology, Transcriptionists must have good grammar and punctuation skills, as well as proficiency with personal computers and word processing software. Normal hearing acuity and good listening skills also are necessary. In addition, the ability to work with others, an attention to detail, and a concern for quality work are also important qualities for a Medical Transcriptionist to possess.
Where Can You Work in Your Medical Transcription Career?
Medical Transcriptionists can work in a variety of health care environments. Here are some of the most popular locations:
- Hospitals
- Physician’s Offices
- Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
- Outpatient Care Centers
- Offices of Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapists, and Audiologists
To learn more, call one of our Admissions Representatives at (888) 549-6755 or you can request more information online.







