Is Medical Transcription Certification Necessary? Submitted By: Mila Sidman
Becoming a certified medical transcriptionist is really a personal choice. At present, there is no requirement for MTs to become certified at this time.
To become certified you will need to pass an exam given by the AAMT (American Association of Medical Transcriptionists). This is a two part exam, written and practical and takes about 5 to 6 hours to complete.

It is a very in depth exam and most MTs take a prep course before taking the exam.The exam consists of two parts. The first part is a written exam which consists of 120 multiple choice questions about anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, English and grammar, etc.The second part of the exam is a practical test where you transcribe several different reports.Once certified it means you can use the letters “CMT” (certified medical transcriptionist) behind your name.

You must recertify every 3 years.Certification is highly regarded in some circles of the MT field and some MTs believe it opens doors for better opportunities. Personally, I feel medical transcription certification is a personal choice. Although, certification gives you the opportunity to prove your skills as an MT, not being certified does not take away from them.I have never run across a physician or account manager who has asked me whether I am certified or not. They are merely interested that Click here for the rest.