Becoming a medical transcriptionist can be a great opportunity for success. Not only can you train at your own pace, but you can train from the comfort of your own home as well. There are many online medical-transcription training courses where you can study and take practice tests at no cost.

Online training for medical transcription (MT) is very popular. There are no educational requirements to train online. If you're unsure of whether or not you want to become a medical transcriptionist, engaging in free online training will help you decide if the career choice is right for you before becoming certified.

There are many free MT training companies online. However, it's always important to thoroughly investigate whether or not the company is reputable before choosing to train, as there are many scams throughout the Internet.

If you are sure you want to become a certified medical transcriptionist but are unable to pay the cost to become certified, try filling out a free application for federal student aid (FAFSA application). It is possible to be approved for a grant and get both medical-transcription training and become certified at no cost.