While you are transcribing cardiology dictation, you are learning cardiology terminology, heart anatomy, cardiac pharmacology, etcetera. This approach is the most effective in helping you understand and retain what you have learned. Generally it takes students about 180 to 240 hours to complete the transcription portion and about 180 to 240 hours to complete the reading assignments and exercises, so plan on about 360 to 480 hours total. If you study 15 to 20 hours per week, it will take six months. Because you will be using the self-directed curriculum, you can complete the program at your own pace.
Advanced training is available in five medical specialties.
Students should plan on spending 80 hours to complete each advanced unit. No, but we recommend a college entry-level proficiency in English with excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation skills, and a typing speed of 50 corrected words per minute. Mastery of word processing is suggested. A prospective employer may ask you to demonstrate your skills by transcribing a tape or completing a brief written test. Call AMTE any time you need help.