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BLS says employers may prefer to hire transcriptionists who have completed postsecondary education in medical transcription.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Employers may prefer to hire transcriptionists who have completed postsecondary education in medical transcription.”
Medical Transcriptionists: Occupational Outlook Handbook, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025, Education.
Open the original- What it measures
- A preference, not a legal requirement.
- What it does not show
- Preferences vary by employer and region.
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