MT FAQs
Q: What
is medical transcription ?
In the broadest sense, it is the act of listening
to the doctor's dictation on the treatment given to the patient and
typing it out using a word processor. The dictation could be operative
reports, progress notes, clinic notes, discharge summaries, emergency
room reports, etc.
The usual practice adopted by doctors is to dictate and record information and findings of the patient, either into audiotape, Dictaphone or on to digital voice processing systems. These tapes are then sent to overseas medical transcription companies engaged in medical transcription to convert these voice dictations into text reports. These files represent the patient's treatment history, including assessment, workup, therapeutic procedures, clinical course, diagnosis, prognosis, etc.
The usual practice adopted by doctors is to dictate and record information and findings of the patient, either into audiotape, Dictaphone or on to digital voice processing systems. These tapes are then sent to overseas medical transcription companies engaged in medical transcription to convert these voice dictations into text reports. These files represent the patient's treatment history, including assessment, workup, therapeutic procedures, clinical course, diagnosis, prognosis, etc.
Q: What
characteristics do I need to become a medical transcriptionist ?
You need excellent English language skills as
well as fascination for medicine. You need good ears, listening ability,
high levels of concentration for extended periods of time, and an
eye for detail.
Q: What
can this career offer me ?
It is a challenging and intellectually stimulating
career with excellent growth opportunities. Earning potentials are
very good. Since the MT industry is well spread across the country
and the US, it allows geographic mobility.
Q: How
can I join the training program ?
You can contact our office and fix a time for
the entrance test (English test). Once selected in our recruitment
process, you can join the training program.
All these attributes and facets are imparted during medical transcription training.
All these attributes and facets are imparted during medical transcription training.
Q: What
is duration of the training ?
The training program lasts for 6 months, Monday
through Saturday.
Q: Will
I be assured of the job after training ?
CKar Systems will guarantee you a job only if
you successfuly complete the training program
Q: What
is the earning potential ?
The starting salary would be around Rs. 6,000
per month. Based on your productivity, you can earn more than Rs.
20,000 per month in a span of 3-4 years.
Q: How
is this Industry doing ?
The MT industry in the US is worth more than US
$18 billion, and it is growing at a rate of 20%. Being an integral
part of the healthcare industry, it is recession-proof. The outsourcing
demand has been steadily on the increase and the demand for trained
MTs is tremendous. As per NASSCOM's survey, Medical Transcription
Industry has the potential to a major FOREX earner for the country.
It is also receiving a major boost from the Indian Government.