Job requirements Medical Transcriptionist near Saanich (BC)
Find out what you typically need to work as a medical transcriptionist near Saanich (BC). These requirements are applicable to all Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations (NOC 12110).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- Court reporters require completion of secondary school.
- Completion of a college or other program in court reporting is usually required and the Chartered Shorthand Reporter (CSR) certificate may be required for court reporters.
- Medical transcriptionists require completion of secondary school.
- Completion of a recognized medical transcription program is usually required and the Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) certificate may be required for medical transcriptors.
- Occupations working in Braille usually require education in Unified English Braille (UEB) competence and related studies of 1-2 years.
Professional certification and licensing
British ColumbiaIf this occupation is regulated, you may need to get a certification and/or a professional license from a regulatory authority (or become registered as an apprentice) before you can start working. Certification can be compulsory or voluntary, depending on the occupation.
- If the certification is compulsory, you must be certified (or be registered as an apprentice) before you can practise the occupation and use the professional designation.
- If the certification is voluntary, you don’t need to be certified to practise this occupation.
Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification and/or licensing process.
Do you want to work in another province or territory?
If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.
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