Things You'll Need:
- $10 exam application fee
- AHDI membership (optional)
- Testing center near you
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Step 1
Read what it means to be a Registered Medical Transcriptionist (RMT) at the AHDI website (link provided below). In a nutshell, the RMT is a transcriptionist who has knowledge of basic medical terminology, a strong grasp of medical transcription guidelines, and excellent grammar skills, among other skills. The RMT exam can be taken by any individual, but is specifically designed for Level 1 medical transcriptionists (MT), which includes recent graduates of a medical transcription program or an MT who has less than two years of on-the-job experience.
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Step 2
Fill out an RMT exam application form, which can be printed at the AHDI website. Once you fill out the form, you will need to mail it to AHDI along with a $10 application fee. The application fee is non-refundable. You can also submit the application via fax or e-mail, which requires that you use a credit/debit card to pay the application fee.
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Step 3
Wait to receive an "Authorization to Test" letter in the mail. This can take between 7 to 10 business days from the date of sending in the application. This letter will have instructions for scheduling the exam with a testing center near you. It is important to remember that you have to take the exam within 90 days from the date of the letter. If you miss the deadline, you will have to reapply and pay an additional $10 application fee.
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Step 4
Find a testing center near you and schedule a time to take the exam through the Prometric website (link provided below). You may want to check out the Prometric website before sending in your application fee, so you know how far you will need to travel to a testing center. You can also call AHDI at 1-800-982-2182, extension 2456, and they will assist you in finding a testing center.
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Step 5
Show up on time for your RMT exam. Bring the exam fee ($120 for AHDI members and $200 for non-members) and a photo ID, such as a driver's license, to the testing center. The exam is done on a computer, and results are given immediately. If you pass the exam, you will become an RMT instantly. If you do not pass the exam, you will be given a report of where you need improvement. You can then retake the exam in six month's time.
