BPO and Transcription Industry in India – An Overview 2/2

When transcription first began in India, there were various institutes that imparted professional transcription training in lieu of a fee.  The fee varied from as low as 10,000 to 60,000 Indian Rupees.  There were also some organizations that used to impart on-the-job training and then recruit the candidates in-house or provide placements.  The basic training lasts from anywhere between 4 to 6 months.

The transcription training program includes different modules or course subjects – depending on business, legal, general or medical – and is designed to help gain the knowledge and skills towards becoming a transcriptionist.  Numerous exercises and assessments throughout each module ensure that the candidates master each concept before moving on.

Medical Transcription, a subdivision of transcription, is one of the fastest growing fields in healthcare.  In the United States, the entire healthcare industry is based on insurance and detailed medical records are needed to process insurance claims.

Medical transcription is the process of accurately and quickly transcribing medical records dictated by doctors.  A medical transcriptionist transcribes, formats, and proof-reads the medical report of a patient.

 

The ideal qualification for a medical transcriptionist is Graduation and the primary skills required towards becoming an ideal medical transcriptionist are: Good listening and language skills, knowledge of medical terms, fluency in English, and comprehension of various accents.  Undergoing a training course in Medical Transcription is an added advantage.

 

The major end-users of transcription are media houses, universities and institutes, law firms, consultancy services, and business services.