Medical Transcription Training

The medical transcription program at Indiana University – Southeast prepares students for careers in hospitals, clinics, physicians' offices, nursing homes, public health agencies, and home health care agencies. The program focuses on executing verbatim medical conference minutes, medical reports, and medical orders. Program courses include: dictation and simultaneous reading, analysis of notes and visual evidence, medical terminology, data processing applications and skills, formal medical report and correspondence formats, professional standards, and applicable law and regulations. Get more details below including other Indiana colleges that offer medical transcription training.

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Indiana University – Southeast (IUSE)

3400 Broadway, Gary, IN

Indiana University - Southeast, a public institution, offers a variety of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in New Albany, Indiana, it offers a rural setting for students to study in. Approximately seven thousand students are enrolled annually at IUSE.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Interdisciplinary Studies

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. The majority of students admitted to IUSE earn an SAT score between 1250 to 1560, or an ACT composite score in a range of 18 to 22. Roughly 80% of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 61% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The tuition at Indiana University - Southeast varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $7,000 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $18,000 per year. Some students at Indiana University - Southeast may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The IUSE Grenadiers participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NAIA organization. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Softball (NAIA Division II)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://ius.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Transcription Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Indiana University – Southeast offers a less than one year certificate program in medical transcription.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical Transcriptionists

Description

Transcribe medical reports recorded by physicians and other healthcare practitioners using various electronic devices, covering office visits, emergency room visits, diagnostic imaging studies, operations, chart reviews, and final summaries. Transcribe dictated reports and translate abbreviations into fully understandable form. Edit as necessary and return reports in either printed or electronic form for review and signature, or correction.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical transcriptionists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -3.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 840
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.06
  • Average Annual Salary: $35490
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.44
  • Average Annual Salary: $30040
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.56
  • Average Annual Salary: $38600

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).