Now, what does it take to become a transcriptionist? You need to be able to type accurately (or be able to learn to do this), and you need to have some knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology. You can either take a course at a local college or take an online course to learn these things. You can also learn on your own but I would advise you to at least get something online to follow and some practice tapes to learn from. You can also find transcription jobs that will teach you how to transcribe, and also pay you while you do this!

I actually went to college to learn but here's the thing. I got my job before I had even completed the first course, so I basically knew nothing at all about what I was doing. It really depends on the company and what they require. Or you may even find that your own doctor may hire you to help out if they are behind with their work. Many times I have gone in for doctor appointments, mentioned that I was an MT, and I have been offered a job.

So is it possible for someone totally new to the field to learn this? It definitely is. I did it, I have friends who have done it, and you can too. There is a lot of work out there in the medical transcription field, and most of the time you will be doing your work from home. It's a fun and interesting job, and one you should definitely look into if you are wanting to get out of the 9 to 5 rat race.