Job requirements Medical Transcriptionist in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as a medical transcriptionist in Canada. 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
You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.
Alberta
Job title
Court/Shorthand Reporters (certified)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Alberta Shorthand Reporters Association (ASRA)
Prince Edward Island
Job title
Court Transcribers
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Department of Environment, Labour and Justice
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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