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Abbreviations can be frustrating things, especially for medical transcription students. I have heard of many variations regarding this subject being taught by different training programs. Before we go any further, let me state that you should always re… more »

In many cases, to obtain a job in medical transcription you must pass a pre-employment test. These tests usually consist of an objective portion and a transcription portion. The objective portion of the test may include questions regarding medical term… more »

Do you ever give much thought to your posture? We medical transcriptionists spend a lot of time in front of the computer. There really is no choice. If you don’t stay in the chair, you don’t make any money. Chair time equals aches and pains. It can… more »

There is a Chinese curse that goes, “May you live in interesting times.” On the surface this does not seem like a curse at all. No one likes to be bored. If you live in interesting times, you do not have to worry about boredom. However, interesting t… more »

There are many MTs (Medical Transcriptionists) on the job hunt right now. Besides having a good resume and cover letter there is another subject that strikes fear in the heart of newbie transcriptionists everywhere; the dreaded employment test! If you ha… more »