Apprenticeship and externship programs offer individuals targeted training and additional job-related skills upon completion of an educational program in medical transcription. Several transcription employers offer structured externship programs in conjunction with local community colleges, technical institutes, and online training programs. Current externship programs in operation at this time include:

MedTransition

MTIA Registered Apprenticeship Program

In addition to employer-sponsored externship programs, graduates of AHDI-approved medical transcription training programs who have earned the RMT credential now have access to a Registered Apprenticeship Program sponsored by the Medical Transcription Industry Association (MTIA) through the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The Registered Apprenticeship Program offers structured on-the-job learning and related technical instruction for qualified medical transcriptionists entering the profession.

Qualifications for Apprentices:

• At least 18 years of age
• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Graduate of an AHDI-approved medical transcription program
• Successful completion of the RMT exam

Qualifications for Employers:

• Ability to provide live acute care dictation
• Available QA staff to mentor apprentice(s)
• Member of MTIA in good standing

Starter Kits

Starter kits include everything you need to know about Registered Apprenticeship, including the necessary application and paperwork. Download yours here:

Apprentice Starter Kit
Employer Starter Kit
Educator Starter Kit