Article Manager posted on April 20, 2010 06:07
Wherever you go, whether television, radio or print media, the medical transcriptionist profession is heavily advertised. It is a career that is rapidly growing and can be quite lucrative. If you wish to try this great career, start first with knowing the history. How did medical transcription come about? And why is this important?
Medical transcription as a career is not a new industry nor is it an extremely old one. Dating back only to the 1960s, transcription in and of itself was designed to assist in the manufacturing process. MRP, or Manufacturing Resource Planning, was developed about 1975. This was followed by another advanced version called MRP2. But neither of them produced the benefits of medical transcription.
In the past, transcribed medical reports were handwritten abbreviated notes that were added into the patient's file and then later transcribed by the patient's physician. The files became packed with notes and typed reports that were all stored within walls of file cases, much like large book cases. As technology grew, however, so did the art of medical transcription.
- Manual Typewriters
- Electric Typewriters
- Word Processors
- Computers
- Plastic Disks
- Cassettes
- Digital Recordings
As you can see, medical transcription has come a long way. From the early notes of the 1970s to the voice recognition software and computers of today, medical transcribing is a proven way to make money in an ever growing technologically advanced world. And it's only getting bigger.
One of the greatest aspects of becoming a medical transcriptionist, besides taking part in an advancing job, is the training that prepares you. Today, some of the best medical transcription schools are located conveniently online so you can train from the comfort of home.