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At one time correspondence courses were viewed as second rate and given little credibility by employers, however, with the advent of the internet, online training is becoming the norm, especially in the area of medical transcription training.
In fact, the industry has become highly competitive which provides a potential student the ability to shop around and find the program best suited to them. These organizations recognize the competitiveness and are becoming very creative in their marketing efforts by offering free laptop computers, tuition financing, job placement programs, and more.
Simply type the phrase medical transcription training into the Google search engine and you will retrieve 9.2 million search results entirely surrounded by paid advertisements placed by colleges, schools, and other organizations which provide training in the medical transcription field.
It is really no surprise that medical transcription schools are popping up all over the internet, as the 2010 – 2011 US Department of Labor Report describes the transcription industry as a “healthy job market” with a “high demand”. In fact they predict employment in the industry to grow by 11% by 2018. These statistics encompass the areas of medical transcription as well as medical transcription editors.
Admittedly, many individuals are still apprehensive to enroll in medical transcription training online, however, following are few points to consider prior to making a decision:
Balance
Online training provides the ability to work at a current job and continue earning income while learning a new set of skills. It allows you to enjoy time with family and set your own study hour based on your own specific schedule.
Cost Reduction
In general, online courses are less expensive than a conventional classroom setting. Often, course availability is limited in a particular geographic area, thus, online courses allow any courses to be taken without the cost of travel and accommodation.
Self Paced Study
People learn at different rates, have unique study patterns, and have varying time constraints. Although most online medical transcription training programs set a specific deadline at which to complete course modules and take the exams, they afford individuals the ability to study at their own pace and tailor the program to their own schedule.
24 / 7 Support & Accessibility
Upon enrollment in an online transcription course, text books, manuals and study guide are generally shipped to the student at the outset. They also provide access to lectures, videos, and course materials on the internet on a 24 / 7 basis meaning that information can be studied and review anytime. Further, access to instructors and tutors are available via email, telephone, and chat allowing continual communication between student and teacher.
Online Community
Online schools generally set up a private student’s area on the internet which generally takes the form of a chat room or forum. Students are encouraged to participate and get involved in order to network with other students, ask questions about course material, and find employment opportunities. Studying online can get lonely, and the online communities create an atmosphere of being part of a class.
I hope you found this information helpful and eye opening in terms of making a decision to enroll in medical transcription training online. To recap, colleges and other educational organizations providing transcription training want students to succeed and provide many resources to help achieve that goal. Make sure you shop around, request information, and choose the right program for you.
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Source by Mark Wellman
