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BLS says prospective medical transcriptionists must know basic medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and rules of grammar.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
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“Prospective medical transcriptionists must know basic medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and rules of grammar.”
Medical Transcriptionists: Occupational Outlook Handbook, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025, How to Become a Medical Transcriptionist.
Open the original- What it measures
- The BLS lists these as the baseline knowledge before any training.
- What it does not show
- A description of expected knowledge. It does not say how much is needed for any particular employer.
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