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AAMT: The Association for Medical Transcription Professionals

The American Association for Medical Transcription (AAMT) is a not-for-profit professional association dedicated to the advancement of the profession and its practitioners. Central Florida's MTs are fortunate to have one of the largest, most active AAMT chapters in the country. SCC alumnae are prominent in the leadership of this group, so they welcome SCC students with open arms. Besides being a primary advocate for our industry and source for certification and continuing education opportunities, AAMT also provides networking opportunities with other professionals. Being active in AAMT chapters helps MTs find the best employment opportunities.

The Central Florida Chapter of AAMT meets on the third Tuesday of each month, usually at the Family Health Center at Florida Hospital Altamonte on SR 436. Some meetings may be at Orlando Regional Medical Center. For details of meetings, check the chapter Web site at www.cfc-aamt.com

For more information about membership in the American Association for Medical Transcription, please visit their Web site at http://www.aamt.org.

Registered Medical Transcriptionist Credential
AAMT offers a voluntary credentialing exam to individuals who wish to become Registered Medical Transcriptionists (RMTs). The RMT exam was developed to assure consumers and employers that successful candidates are qualified to practice medical transcription. It is based on the skills and knowledge described in the AAMT Model Job Description: Level 1 MT and the competencies outlined in the AAMT Model Curriculum. Many practitioners and AAMT members are recent graduates of MT education programs or work in doctors' offices and clinic settings. They do not qualify for the Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) exam, designed to test for the skills and knowledge of a level 2 MT practitioner and requiring a minimum of two years of acute care experience. For successful RMTs who acquire two years of acute care experience, taking the CMT exam would, of course, be further assurance of their advanced skills and knowledge and a logical career path to follow.

The RMT credential is awarded upon successfully passing the AAMT registered medical transcriptionist examination. This credential is maintained upon the successful completion of a required online course, including a final exam, and payment of a renewal fee.

Eligibility Requirements

Recent graduates of medical transcription education programs, MTs with fewer than two years' experience in acute care, and MTs practicing in single-specialty, clinic, radiology and pathology areas are all eligible to take the RMT exam. The Credentials Development Team titled the successful candidate a Registered Medical Transcriptionist to reflect the registries that exist within other allied health professions.

How does SCC help me prepare for this registry exam?

Our comprehensive program provides:

  • Instruction that strictly follows the AAMT Model Curriculum, including medical topics and concepts, transcription of 40 hours of actual physician dictation, technology, and professional practices.
  • Intensive classroom and on-line instruction.
  • Hands-on experience with medical transcription software and equipment.
  • Internship opportunities for real-life work experience.

The courses that Seminole Community College provides are designed to help students prepare for the registry exam. To earn this credential, students must pass the exam. Passing the courses in the program does not guarantee that students will pass the exam.
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Did you know?

Experienced Medical Transcriptionists earn between $14 and $33 per hour depending on education, experience, and certification status.

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