LearnMT’s Medical Transcription course is delivered entirely online so you can progress through your studies at a time and place that best suits you. The duration of the course is about 3 months, however you have 6 months to complete it at your own pace. You can also extend your course if you need more time.

At LearnMT, we’re with you every step of the way with support resources that include:

• Qualified instructors with decades of experience in the Healthcare industry. As such, these instructors have professional experience in both vocational education and healthcare documentation, therefore, making them uniquely qualified to answer questions about both the curriculum and the industry.
• Student Support Advisers who provide valuable information and also assistance with any issues during your coursework. The course may be delivered online, however, you’re never in it alone!
• Technical Support Advisers who are knowledgeable, experienced, and also available five days a week to help you work through any technical or computer issues encountered within the course.
• Graduate Advisers who help you develop your career plans in an individual consultation and also assist you in your job search after you graduate. Our Graduate Advisers also offer training, tips, and personalised advice on your job hunt.

A Medical Transcriptionist plays an integral role in New Zealand’s healthcare system today. They are primarily responsible for the conversion of a doctor’s dictated notes in to an electronic format that subsequently becomes part of the patient’s medical record. As our population expands and ages, the demand for medical transcription services also increases. While the data for New Zealand has not yet been quantified, the U.S. Department of Labour report estimates:

• 11,700 new jobs (in the U.S. alone)
• 11% increase in employment within the medical transcription industry
• Above average job opportunities as the demand for medical transcription services increases

Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/AU/Job=Medical_Transcriptionist/Hourly_Rate

LearnMT’s Certificate of Medical Transcription is delivered in British English (equivalent to New Zealand, Australian, Canadian, British, South African and other commonwealth countries).

If, for any reason, you withdraw from the medical transcription course within 14 days after submitting your enrolment order, your course tuition fees will be 100% refundable, however, this is less a $110.00 administrative fee.

Requests for refunds are to be submitted via email to support@learnmt.co.nz, however, refunds will be reversed to the original payment method. In addition, refunds will be processed within 14 days of the request.

If for any reason, you withdraw after the initial 14-day cooling off period, the cost of the tuition fees and materials are non-refundable.

Course extensions can be requested if you require more time to complete your course. All students are eligible to purchase 12 months of extension time if required. Extensions are charged between $75-90 per month. Extension charges may be subject to change without notice. Fees paid for course extensions are non-refundable in any circumstances.

Yes! LearnMT’s medical transcription course is fully compatible with Apple computers, therefore you may certainly use your Apple Computer!

While alternative medical transcription schools and colleges tend to use old technology that only works on Microsoft Windows using outdated browsers like Internet Explorer, LearnMT’s course is fully compatible with Apple, Google and Microsoft-based computers. For a full list of system requirements, please see below.

As the course is delivered online, all you need is a computer, an internet connection, and also a passion to learn about the medical transcription industry! However, for a full list of specifications, please see below:

Operating System

• Microsoft Windows

• MacOS

• Chrome OS

Browser

• Google Chrome (recommended)

• Microsoft Edge

• Firefox

• Safari

Hardware

• Speakers (Earphones/headphones recommended)

• Active internet connection

Software

• Adobe Flash Player (included in Google Chrome)

• Windows Media Player (ver. 10 or higher) or Quicktime Player (ver. 7 or higher)

Most computers do come with these specifications. However, if you’re unsure about any of the requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us via ask@learnmt.co.nz.