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How I Got Started: When I graduated from high school I couldn't decide on whether to go to college or to just get a job and begin making money right away. My mother convinced me that I didn't need a four-year degree to find a career that would offer a decent salary. She gave me some information about careers that only needed a two-year degree, or a certificate. Medical Transcription jumped out because I have always been interested in working in the medical field, but I am squeamish about seeing people in pain. With medical transcription I have found a way to work with doctors and hospitals, but not have to work closely with patients.  

What I Want to Study: I could get a certificate in medical transcription from a vocational school in my area, or I could also enroll at a junior college and get an associates degree. In either of these programs I will study medical terminology, and surgical procedures. Thousands of instruments, supplies, and appliances are used by doctors every day, and I must be familiar with them all in order to interpret the instructions of the doctors that I work with. I will also learn office procedures associated with working for a doctor’s office or hospital, including typing and word processing.

What I Can Do In The Future: Medical transcribers work in a variety of healthcare settings, including doctors' offices, public and private hospitals, clinics, laboratories, insurance companies, government medical facilities, rehabilitation centers, research centers, and veterinary medical facilities. Another popular option for medical transcription is to work from home. When I finish school, I hope to find a position working in a hospital so that I can be a part of an organization that helps people feel better every day.