New Hampshire Medical Transcription Training and Schools

About Medical Transcription Careers in New Hampshire

Medical Transcription (MT) is done by a trained professional. The work is indispensable in the healthcare industry. Unlike the medical secretary, medical transcriptionist can work independently, outside the hospital or doctor’s office. The physician dictates data (patient history, diagnosis, surgery, examination, therapy) to the medical transcriptionist for hospital, health insurance or court records (if needed).

In New Hampshire, the average salary for a full time medical technologist ranges from $30,000 to $40,000. Hourly pay starts from $12.00 to $15.00. Jobs openings are usually in the cities where the hospitals and clinics are located.

Training Options

Training in medical technology is very important. Precision is a fundamental skill since reporting something inaccurate could delay a patient’s treatment. In some patients this mistake could be a matter of life and death. Accuracy in transcribing is also critical if there is a malpractice suit.

Certification in Medical Transcription takes two years. The prospective student must have a high school diploma and type 45 words a minute (with little margin for errors). He or she should be fluent in English, with a good comprehension of grammar. Once enrolled in MT study, the required courses are human biology, anatomy, physiology, phlebotomy, basic pathophysiology, medical terminology, English composition, business documentation, computer knowledge, basic and advance transcription.

Schools and Financial Aid Info

In New Hampshire, there are three accredited schools that offer training in medical transcription. They are parts of the Community College System of New Hampshire.

Concord, the capital of New Hampshire is the site of the New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI), Concord’s Community College. It’s at 31 College Drive, NH 03301-7412. The phone number is . The school offers only night courses. Financial assistance is available. Call the Financial Aid Office at (603) 0271-7136. Email is nhtifinaid@ccsnh.edu. The school offers night courses only.

In Berlin, White Mountains Community College offers medical transcription training through an Associate’s Degree in Office Management-Medical Concentration. The school is located at 2020 Riverside Drive, NH 03570. The phone number is or (603)752-1113 . The email address is: wmcc@ccsnh.edu. For financial aid, call (603) 752-1113 . Ask for Kathy Duchesne (e-mail: kduchesne@ccsnh.edu) or Patricia Chase (e-mail: pchase@ccsnh.edu).

Lakes Region Community College is located at 379 Belmont Road, Laconia, NH 03246-1364. The school offers distance learning. It has various financial aid programs. Call 1-800-357-2992 or (603) 524-3207 for information on Admission and Financial Aid. LRCC is affiliated with White Mountains Community College.