How to Compare Online Medical Transcription Programs
Medical transcription is a growing field, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicting an 11 percent increase in job opportunities between 2008 and 2018. To access jobs in this career field, it's necessary to receive training in person or online. Training programs offered online provide greater flexibility if you enroll in the right program for you. Finding the program that meets your needs requires comparing online medical transcription programs.
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Cost
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The cost of an online medical transcription program varies depending upon the institution, but students can expect to pay between $1,500 and $2,500 on average. For example, Richland Community College in Decatur, Illinois charges in-state students $1,554 for their online training program while students attending Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, Michigan pay $1,940.
Length
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On average, online medical transcription programs take six to 18 months to complete. Much of this is dictated by the student, since online learning allows the student to work at his own pace.
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Instructor Accessibility
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Some online medical transcription programs give students their assignments and coursework with little guidance, input or interaction from the instructor. Others have instructors who are accessible to students several hours each day in the event a student is having trouble with information in the course.
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