Medical Transcription and Editing is a Certificate program (100% Online) offered by U.S. Career Institute in Fort Collins, CO. The program takes 925 clock hours to complete, with a total tuition of $1,539.
Program Overview
U.S. Career Institute’s self-paced, online Medical Transcription program will prepare you for a role as a Medical Transcriptionist in as little as 6 months.
The Medical Transcription and Editing Program contains theoretical and practical instruction that prepare students to transcribe and edit medical reports. Students will be trained in specific medical report formats, punctuation and medical terminology used in the field. From that solid base of knowledge, students then prepare actual medical reports that meet professional standards under the direction of qualified instructors. Students who complete the program will have solid medical transcription and editing training, including pathology and radiology specialties. The documents that students transcribe and edit clearly demonstrate competency to perform entry-level, medical transcription work. U.S. Career Institute’s Medical Transcription & Editing course will teach you everything you need to know to start a new career as a Medical Transcriptionist. Graduates of the Medical Transcription program will be trained extensively from actual doctors’ dictation and will have solid transcription skills to qualify for entry-level medical transcription positions.
What sets this Program apart
- 5-day money-back commitment
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
- Complete in 6-9 months, part-time
- One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period!
- A+ BBB Rating, 45 years in distance education, and 97% of students would recommend U.S. Career Institute to a friend.
- The DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.
Lead instructor/course expert. Jan Ervin holds Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) and Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist (CHDS) certifications from the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity. She has completed college courses in creative writing, marketing, editing, anatomy and medical terminology at San Antonio College. She has also completed a legal transcription course.
Admission Requirements and Process
To qualify for enrollment in the Medical Transcription and Editing Program, an applicant must:
- Certify that she/he is a high school graduate, holds a state-approved Graduate Equivalency Diploma or its equivalent, or has completed college-level coursework; or otherwise demonstrate ability to perform postsecondary-level coursework (including test evidence).
- Submit a completed enrollment application with the required payment.
- Be at least 16 years of age.
U.S. Career Institute is an open enrollment school: as long as the applicant meets the admissions requirements for minimum education and age, they will be accepted into the school. Students must be able to read, write and speak English fluently. Students aged 16 and 17 may be admitted provided their parent or guardian signs the enrollment agreement; students under the age of 16 cannot be admitted. Applicants who do not meet the high school diploma or equivalent requirement are allowed to use test evidence to show they can benefit from the program: the first five grades the student receives serve as the basis for test evidence, and a “C” GPA meets the minimum education requirement. Most professional certification agencies have minimum age requirements (typically 18) to sit for a certification exam.
General Requirements
- Minimum ageYou must be at least 16 years old; students aged 16 and 17 need a parent or guardian to sign the enrollment agreement.
- High school diploma or GEDYou need a high school diploma or GED, or college-level coursework; otherwise you may use test evidence to show you can benefit from the program.
- EnglishYou must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
- Basic informationThe enrollment form asks for your name, email, phone, date of birth and education level.
- Enrollment agreementYou must submit a completed enrollment application or agreement with the required payment.
Application Process
- 1Ask your questionsRequest information online or call U.S. Career Institute toll-free at 866-250-6851 to learn more.
- 2Provide basic informationThe form asks for your name, email, phone, date of birth and education level.
- 3Pay for your tuitionYou can pay in full or choose the monthly payment plan.
- 4Sign the enrollment agreement and disclosuresEnrollment takes about 5 minutes; the school accepts enrollments 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- 5Start your first lessonUpon enrollment, students have immediate access to their program online, with 12 months to complete it.
Program Schedule
The Medical Transcription and Editing program is 925 clock hours, delivered in 43 lessons with 35 quizzes. Students can complete it in 6-9 months, studying part-time. Classes are 100% online and self-paced, on your phone or computer, with no due dates or deadlines.
The program is designed for guided independent study through distance learning, and is self-paced. Each program is designed to be completed in 12 months or less; the student has 12 months after enrollment to complete the program, and a student who needs more time should follow the leave of absence procedure. The school accepts enrollments 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and upon enrollment students have immediate access to their program online. All quizzes are open book.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
U.S. Career Institute is committed to making your Medical Transcription education affordable. Start a new career that you’ll love and find fulfilling without a mountain of debt!
- Option 1, pay in full: $1,239 (save $300); the application charge is waived.
- Option 2, monthly auto payments: $1,539 in total at $79 a month, with a first payment of $79, plus a one-time $29 application charge.
First payment includes $50 down payment and $29 application charge. Application charge is non-refundable.
5-day money-back commitment. After you receive your first lesson, you have 5 full days to decide if our program is the best route for you.
Funding. U.S. Career Institute participates in military education benefit programs and the MyCAA spouse support tuition program; specific questions regarding eligibility should be directed to the Veterans Administration by calling 1-888-GIBILL1. U.S. Career Institute also participates in various employer-paid and Vocational Rehabilitation programs. U.S. Career Institute does not participate in other financial aid programs.
All enrollments are assessed a one-time $29 application charge (2026 catalog price list). Students who wish to purchase textbooks or manuals may do so for an additional charge.
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Career Outcomes
Upon graduating from our Medical Transcription program, you will receive your U.S. Career Institute Certificate of Completion attesting to your accomplishment. Medical Transcriptionists do not typically need to sit for an additional certification exam. Employers in this field do not typically require certification, and you can start applying for Medical Transcription positions directly after completing the U.S. Career Institute program. Some medical transcriptionists choose to become certified- U.S. Career Institute encourages graduates to work in the field for 6 months to a year prior to taking the Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS) certification exam, administered through the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI).
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reports that there are nearly one billion doctor visits in the U.S. every year. For each visit, the doctor’s notes must be transcribed into professionally formatted medical reports, making medical transcription an in-demand career! Getting your medical transcriptionist & editing certificate online can lead to a great work-at-home career, so get started today and enroll now! No prior medical experience is required to become a medical transcriptionist.
What to expect as a U.S. Career Institute student
Beginner-Friendly Lessons. Classes are designed for anyone to easily learn, and are broken up into digestible sections that build as you progress through our program. No due dates or deadlines.
Engaging Curriculum. Reading lessons, supplemental videos, interactive games, flashcards, note taking, read-aloud and disability features, and open note multiple choice quizzes with no time limit.
Hands-On Supplemental Learning. All students receive a professional foot pedal to assist you throughout the course, and is yours to keep.
Student support and coaching. Your tuition includes access to instructors via phone and email, student services, tutoring, resume and job interview support, and one-on-one career coaching (a $400 value).
Learning materials included. Your tuition includes e-books, study guides, supplemental videos, and interactive exercises. Hard copy books are also available for under $50. Everything is included - no hidden fees after enrollment.
Grading and graduation. To graduate, students must submit all quizzes, attain a final average of 70% or higher, have a signed enrollment agreement on file and have paid tuition in full; U.S. Career Institute then releases the Certificate of Completion. Students with a grade point average of 93 or higher are awarded a seat on the Dean’s List.
Graduate support. U.S. Career Institute provides continuing employment instruction and advice, including training in job-search techniques, résumé and letter writing, interviewing and presentation skills, available to all graduates whenever they request it. The school cannot promise or guarantee employment and does not provide job placement services.
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
U.S. Career Institute is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. It is approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational School Board.
Curriculum
The Medical Transcription and Editing program totals 925 clock hours, taught in 4 instruction packs, listed below as the course outline.
U.S. Career Institute’s curriculum is developed specifically for the distance education learner by instructional designers who specialize in how to develop content for adults and well-qualified subject matter experts that include a Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist (CHDS) to ensure quality content. In addition, USCI works with a program advisory council of non-USCI employees who work in the medical field to review content annually to ensure students receive content that is up-to-date, relevant and accurate.
Graduates of the Medical Transcription and Editing Program will be trained extensively from actual doctors’ dictation and will have solid transcription skills to qualify for entry-level medical transcription and/or editing positions. The coursework trains students to:
- Describe the roles, average day, personal qualities, and desirable character traits of various healthcare professionals.
- Apply medical terminology, anatomy and disease process to effectively interact with patients and healthcare professionals.
- Apply rules of capitalization, punctuation and grammar usage to medical documentation.
- Recognize the importance of documentation in both traditional and electronic records.
- Identify the language of pharmacy, systems of measurement and information in the clinical laboratory.
- Apply legal knowledge to the medical field, including confidentiality and ethics.
- Describe the laws and rules related to the release of information and consent.
- Identify computer privacy, security and ethical issues.
- Recognize the various types of medical reports used in medical transcription and editing.
- Apply the skills to create medical records using speech recognition technology.
- Transcribe and edit medical reports in proper formats for a variety of medical specialties.
- Create medical letters for healthcare professionals.
- Identify organizations and certifications available to the medical editing and transcription field.
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