HOW TO GET THERE
Typical pathway
A common route is to complete high school and take English, keyboarding, computer, and office or business courses. Some students then choose a college or career program in medical transcription or a related medical office program with transcription training. Early experience often comes from practice with typing, proofreading, record-keeping, and basic medical terminology in school or entry-level office work. Employers may prefer strong accuracy and familiarity with medical records, and requirements can vary by employer, province, specialization, or role.
THE WORK
What you may do
Legacy duties
- Transcribe machine dictation or rough notes from medical reports, correspondence, medical records and patient information
- Proofread work for typographical and grammatical errors.
SKILLS TO BUILD
Skills used in this Career
Computer LiteracyProject OrganizationRecord Keeping