Computer Requirements For The Online Medical Transcription Course

It seems to reason that if you plan on taking an online medical transcription course then you should first make sure you have the right computer equipment. That means you ensuring you have the right amount of memory and the right hardware for completing the course.

To begin with, the course is not available for Mac users. Sorry, we just don't have it available.

But if you are a PC user then you definitely have hope. Here is a list of computer requirements for your PC system if you want to enroll in the Future MT online medical transcription course.

• Windows: You should have Windows XP / 2000 / VISTA / Windows 7 (one of them)
• Pentium processor with 500 Mhz or more
• 128 MB RAM
• Screen resolution of 1024 X 768
• Color monitor with at least a thousand colors
• CD-ROM drive
• Sound card
• Speaker jack
• Web browser, preferably Firefox 2.0 or Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
• USB port (1.0 or 2.0) or 15-pin game port

Find out more about the course textbook.

The CD-ROM is a major part of the course. It is interactive and provides much of the course material that will keep you busy and train you in the nuts and bolts of the medical transcription profession. Learn more about the CD-ROM here.

The USB foot pedal is an important part of the course material as well. Without it you will not be able to access the CD-ROM. You can also use it with other transcription software after you graduate from the course.

If you are looking for a profession that will be good to you, try medical transcription. Get the training first and be sure you have the proper computer equipment. It will make your career a good one starting out.