Memorial Day

Memorial Day, celebrated on the last Monday of every May in the United States, is a time of rememberance for our country's men and women who have died in service to America. It is a day to honor the sacrifices these brave Americans portrayed to help keep our country free. For medical transcriptionists, this day might hold memories of medical reports transcribed to preserve the medical record of one or more of these men and women.

Memorial Day is also viewed by many as the unofficial start of summer activities. This becomes a very busy time of the year for health care workers as accident rates begin to soar while more people spend their time on the road, at pools or lakes, at sporting events, and other such activities. Help to keep your family safe this summer by practicing safety rules and precautions. View my previous posts for some of these tips and guidelines as well as links to other informative sites.

Have a happy Memorial Day and a safe summer!

Earning the Grade

There are several different choices available for medical transcription schools. Deciding on the right school might seem like a daunting task at first. However, with some careful research, hard work, and determination, you can be well on your way to earning a degree and working hard to become a successful medical transcriptionist.

Not only are there several different schools to choose from, but there are several different opinions about which school is the right one to choose. The internet is filled with advertisements and advice in regards to today's topic. Regardless, there are still some basic guidelines that might make the decision making process a little easier.

Some things to consider when looking for a medical transcription school are the course curriculum, requirements, and costs. Not all programs are created equally. However, it is important to have a good foundation in medical terminology, anatomy & physicology, and the human body in both health and illness. Also, a thorough training in actual practice of transcribing reports is useful to have. There is a difference in learning information from a text book and actually being able to apply that knowledge afterwards. With some careful research and thought, the right school can be found for medical transcription. It pays to do your homework and look before you leap.