Local Training for Medical Transcriptionist Jobs

You can also check with your local community or tech college and see what they charge for transcription courses or medical coding courses. You won’t have the convenience of taking transcription classes at home – but it might save you $100′s. Most colleges do offer 2-3 courses on transcription – so find out what is offered at your area schools FIRST. And there may be financial aid available to help you with costs too!
I have heard from other active transcriptionists that there was at one time a 9-month course offered in transcription at the Des Moines Community College. I have not researched yet to see if that is still available. But by attending a local school you will get instructors to help you face to face and in some cases even contact info for your local hospitals and medical facilities that are needed transcriptionists.