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How many Canadian medical transcriptionists? - Neesy


Posted: Mar 02, 2012

I was just wondering if there are very many Canadian medical transcriptionists who visit this forum. In Canada we are not "certified" i.e. I took a six month course at college and have a certificate, but we do not have a professional organization as such. I wish we did!

Sometimes I can find a word here when asking the other girls in the office doesn't come up with any new ideas.

Canadian! - Char

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I'm a Canadian, and I agree; this board is fantastic for figuring out words. sometimes I Google "sound-like" words and the only place they come up is on here, since you know they're "made-up" words, LOL.

May be becoming one - still wondering

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I am a transcriptionist in the US and have over 20 years experience but may be moving within the next year. Just starting to look in attempt to figure out my options as I really would like to change companies anyway. I found the Terra Nova website. They have US and Canadian office. Want to explore them as an option as that would be a good transition. Any input appreciated.

Canadian MTs - Trishanne

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Yes, Canadian here. Back in the 70s, we were attempting to get certification through a Chapter arm of the US. Not sure why it did not take-off. Now, don't see any point to it. Most MTs are off-site now and regulations fluctuate from site to site. Credentials certainly do not get you any more pay. It's lousy in today's climate and grossly underpaid as a "profession" if you call it that.


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