Looking Out for Scams in the Medical Transcription Industry

Medical transcription is a very popular option for working at home. Landing that first job after training can be tough, but it's legitimate work once you get going.



But that's the challenge. Getting things going.



The first thing you need to understand about medical transcription is that you need training at the very least, and quite possibly some experience, before you can find that transcription job from home. Most employers will not train you on the job. Due to the sensitive nature of this field, they need people who are prepared to work and dedicated to their jobs.



Before you sign up with any online medical transcription school, you need to research them. You want to ensure that you have a good shot at actually landing a job afterward. Choose a poor quality school and you are less likely to land any job at all.



There are three schools that are commonly recommended by just about any MT discussion board. They are The Andrews School, M-Tec and CareerStep. The first two are considered by far to be the best, but many employers do approve of CareerStep as well. It's also more affordable than the other two, which is a consideration for many potential students.