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JustWeave · 04-13-2009, 08:24 AM

I'm giving serious thought to becoming a medical transcriptionist. Any insight or words of wisdom you have for me would be great.

The medical field has always been interesting to me. In high school I thought I wanted to be an RN or OT. Neither one got much past the thinking stage.

I can't type and flunked out of my high school human physio and medical terminology class, as well a two years of latin. English class was never my friend either. Back then I was dumb enough to think I could learn through osmosis. Now I wonder if this aging brain will let me correctly learn anything as complex as MT.

I'm leaning toward a self paced online course. I'm still in the research stage there. I have a learn to type CD-ROM and a fairly current college level med. term. book I plan to work through before plunking down the money for MT classes.

Any tips on picking a course? I'm leaning toward AHDI approved online only offerings. Words of wisdom to help me study? I'm a hands on, not lecture, person. Is MT a lousy fit for someone who is hands on? I'm thinking part time job not full time. What seems to be the hardest thing to learn? What should I make sure I'm taught? Anything else you think I should know? Feel free to send me a PM.

Thanks for your help.