I got a written certification to participate in swimming
Posted By: Jen on 2009-02-16
In Reply to: From NY Dept of Labor, exam is required sm - HappyFlaMT
class for senior center but guess what, no breast exam or gyn exam that went along with that. Where does it say breast or gyn exam here? Don’t believe this story.
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What if Natalee just went swimming
and accidentally drowned and floated out to sea AFTER the boyfriend was with her? What about that scenerio? NOBODY KNOWS!!
Swim laps! I have started swimming and it
seems like a better cardio workout than the elliptical running thing even! I lift weights too and like to mountain bike and snowboard. I'm not in super shape or anything, long way to go. Swimming seems like it will tone you up all over (because I hurt all over today, lol). I think I was up to the goal heart rate within four laps and that takes over 15 minutes on the elliptical.
Have them participate in the
clean-up effort. They don't like having to wash out their underpants and get their hands dirty! If they have to clean up after themselves (supervised of course), then they will learn to pay closer attention to the urge.
Yes, please. I'd like to participate. And need to. NM
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I think this is obviously something that should only be done if the MT chooses to participate.. nm
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How many participate in local AAMT
I'm must wondering how many of us participate in local AAMT chapters. I know that many on this board have no respect for this association - and I do not participate because of my work schedule - but I have a friend who is very active in our local association - although as an MT, well, she really lacks the ability to transcribe (I found that out when I had to do her QA - and then she was let go). I just wonder, too, why she is so active when she doesn't have the skills to work as an MT and does not work as an MT. Maybe she just likes to organize things. ????
I got the cool T-shirt! Thank you, Sheri. It was a pleasure to participate. SM
I commend you on making the world a better place!
Certification
In a perfect world there would be no offshoring. There would be no voice recognition. There would be nothing but great companies to work for, etc., etc., but this is not the case. I feel my certification gives me a better chance to continue doing what I do for the next 15+ years, be it in an editing capacity or as a transcriptionist. This is just my opinion......no one has to agree with me. Certiciation is each MTs personal choice.
Certification
Whatever ---- you are entitled to your opinion!! But if that is what you think of MTing, comparing it to blacksmithing,you have no pride in what you do. I, for one, still have pride in what I do, and I chose to be certified! You can laugh at me all you want. Maybe I should be laughing at you - maybe you just can't pass the test ....bwaaaaaaahaaaaaa.
Certification
I have said this on this board many times-- I have been a CMT since 1987. I have NEVER made a nickel more because of it anywhere. The bottom line is-- they want the work done at the cheapest price and if a trained monkey could do this job and be paid a banana a day, that's what they would hire. I have kept my certification up for all these years because of my own personal pride, but as of this last go-round, I am letting it drop. Ever since AAMT changed all the requirements for recertification and made it that much harder for me to get my credits, I have decided it is not worth it to keep it. AAMT has done nothing to improve our lot in all the years I have been involved with them and I refuse to jump through any more hoops for them. Besides, I am too busy struggling to make a living any more to attend all their stupid meetings, symposiums, etc., and can no longer afford to do so-- thanks to their "help" in undermining my paycheck by offshoring and promoting the "production only" type of employment.
Have you ever seen anyone get the certification
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certification sm
I quit as well after almost 20 yrs of being so dedicated. I attended "real" life meetings, sacrificed soooo much but now you can go on line and submit for credit. I don't think so! Old time - hands on - person and willing to keep it up but need to see it more open and available to all, no matter what $$$ are involved. Truly experienced professional would like it to be open to all who are involved without the big bucks. Just an altruistic person here,probably born poor, die poor.
Certification
I'm not sure what you are referring to when you say after 2 years of experience you are actually certified. Are you meaning the CMT? Because if that is what you are referring to, you are not a CMT until you join AAMT and take the CMT test....and pass. Some MTs with many, MANY years of experience cannot pass this test.
Certification
Was just wondering if anyone can tell me what a CMT is? I have a "certificate" from the school where I learned "medical transcription"..does that qualify me to be a CMT?
CMT certification
Is there any way to verify that someone is indeed a CMT? The work of some I have seen lately cannot possibly be.
Certification
For me, getting certified was a complete and utter waste. It did nothing for me other than making me poorer with all the fees and having to purchase the BOS. The local AAMT chapter folded, so the neat continuing education and networking seminars I used to attend are no longer held. I let my certification drop and did not renew. AAMT has not supported American transcriptionists nor have they even helped us in any way IMO. I will not be supporting AAMT with my hard-earned funds.
I basically boycott AAMT the way I boycott Wal-Mart for their business practices. Ugh.
cmt certification
Most companies pay by the line/report and with CMT certification most companies pay more
Certification
I sent an email directly to them stating that when our wages went back up and work came back from overseas then they could talk about certification then they could talk about certification. They should be working on the first two. Every MT should email them directly.
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There is not certification available for
CMT certification
I need some help here please. I have been thinking of taking the CMT test but cannot decide. The company that I work for will pay extra for the certification but is it really worth it? I have been doing this job for almost 25 years, however, I worked for a local multispecialty clinic that did not have any idea about BOS, we simply typed what the doctor said and the format depended on each doctor. They phased out our department several years ago and I have worked for a few services so I have definitely grown in all areas and learned BOS. Can anyone give me the pros and cons of taking the test? Is it as intimidating as it seems? To me, one of the pros would be, after doing this job for so long, feeling like I really accomplished something in my field. Any opinions, pros, cons, etc., would be greatly appreciated!!!
TIA 
Thinking about CMT certification...
I have been a Transcriptionist for six years and am considering getting CMT certification. I was just wondering what would be the benefit of having CMT certification, other than looking good on a resume?
I guess what I am trying to say is would it be worth the time and effort to joint AAMT and pay to test when I already have a great MT position.
WHAT? CERTIFICATION FOR EDITORS?
"All Dictaphone transcription service partners are required to pass its rigorous certification program to ensure even higher levels of service and proficiency in speech recognition editing..."
(here is link to complete article)
http://health-information.advanceweb.com/common/editorial/editorial.aspx?CTIID=1433
  Why doesn't MQ ever tell there is "certification" for editors?
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WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT HERE --- "certification program"
I haven't heard anything about certifying editors, have you?
And if that's so we better get a HE^^ OF A LOT MORE MONEY!!!! doing it.
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CHRISTUS HEALTH CHOOSES MEDQUIST
CHRISTUS Health, a faith-based, not-for profit health care system comprising more than 40 hospitals, inpatient and long-term care facilities, clinics and other health care services serving more than 70 communities, has selected MedQuist as its premier vendor for documentation and speech recognition needs.
CHRISTUS Health was having challenges streamlining productivity and transcription costs. According to Robert Jacobs, CHRISTUS market information officer, a selection committee made up of HIM directors, radiology directors and physicians, evaluated vendors and selected MedQuist for its capabilities to provide front-end speech recognition and back-end speech recognition transcription services.
http://66.102.7.104/search?q=cache:OAXm4i0GEUEJ:health-information.advanceweb.com/common/editorial/editorial.aspx%3FCTIID%3D1433+christus+health+medquist&hl=en
National Certification for MTs
Can someone refer me to a website or something so I can get certified. Finished my course with a college and they don't of course deal with the National Certification. Anyone out there done the certification part. Please help. Thanks
However, having some sort of certification does
not necessarily mean one is a good Transcriptionist any more than not having certification does not mean one is not a good transcriptionist. That would be saying that anyone who goes to medical school and has M.D. behind their name is a good doctor. While they have to have M.D. behind their name to practice medicine, it does not mean they are a good physician. Just my 2 cents worth.
certification v. certificate
CMT= certified medical transcriptionist.
MTs with 2+ years of acute care experience who pass a test given by the American Association for Medical Transcription (AAMT)are CMTs. They also need to prove they have accumulated a certain amount of continuing education credits every three years in order to maintain the certification. HTH.
certification question
Ok, I have seen all the bad info about them in the Archives... and I can't seem to type the name of this company; I get a message that I've used a "bad word!" (Initials are TA -- sounds like a car name) LOL
I wish I had known about this site before my dealings with them. Anyway, I finished trning w/them and have been a paid IC for them for some time now. But I'm working way too hard for too little money. I do MT, QC, and file managing for them, and I'm chained to my computer for very little return. The good thing: I AM working, and I now have experience with rheumatology, cardiology, vascular, chronic pain mgmt, pulmonology, psych, etc. The experience has been great.
My question: the only certification I have for MT is their course completion. Anyone out there have experience with looking for another job with *only* a certificate like that? 
Just wondering... I'll sit back now and wait for you all to tell me I'm foolish.
Certification is an investment in your future!
I have been told that only the "best and the brightest" will have a job MTing in the not too distant future; these are usually the CMTs. In my opinion, it is a good investment, and it is not too hard to maintain once you have it. I get all my credits through the AAMT journals. I am quite proud of my certification. I think it shows to your employer that you know what you are doing and take pride in your work. 
medical transcription certification
Hello,
I'm trying to figure out what the best all-around option is for gaining certification in medical transcription. (Balancing cost and quality of training) This is what I've come across so far. Recommendations would be very appreciated!
Penn Foster (online): Around $1000
Local Community College: Around $1300
TechSkills: Around $6000 (which I thought was ridiculous, since their training is done from online or prerecorded modules just like many other online or mail options)
Should I be looking for an Associate's degree, or is a certification (provided that it's accredited, of course) enough? I already have work experience on the clerical side of the healthcare industry.
Thank you!
Maybe it would finally be real certification, and not
Becoming a nurse requires education and certification.
MT does NOT. A flying monkey could become an MT with a little training. Some people make it sound as if we're doing brain surgery here. Honestly, we are glorified typists. Anyone who thinks it's more than that is just trying to feel better about being a medical typist. I get slammed all the time for this opinion, but the harsh reality of it is that this is NOT a difficult field to get into IF you have the proper skills. Don't slam someone for being a nurse and wanting to transition to MT. She has more education and certification in the medical field than we do. As long as she has good grammar, spelling, research, and typing skills, SHE WILL DO GREAT!!!! Why do people have to be so egotistical and negative on these boards? We ought to encourage newbies getting into the field instead of telling them it's too difficult or they aren't qualified. Hey, let's just alienate all the newbies and send the work overseas to people who don't have EFL skills.
Forget the worthless AAMT certification
It will help you a lot more in the long run.
I relinquished my certification and proudly call myself an
They have sold us out, and they will never see another dime from me.
I agree. Certification does not beat experience ever!!! nm
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check state certification requirements
Make sure you check not only how much a program may cost you, but what your state requirements are. I'm in Utah and we are required to pass a state exam to be licensed to practice. There is also a national exam that is supposedly good if you take it, but is get pricey. I took the course locally with a program that included an internship. I personally found the career boring and it didn't pay well enough for me to pursue it, but every state has different pay scales so check into it.
You should have a leg up because you do have to learn and memorize a lot of drug names and what they are for. Also, make sure your basic math skills are good. Mine stunk, so make sure you can remember how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions and decimals. Good luck!!!
I meant eligible to take the certification. Thanks for pointing out my error.
I didn't express that clearly.
If it's written
everyday, it's probably written by you. It's really amazing how some people on this board are so __________. I put a blank because I really don't know what to call it. Why is a reply a 'comeback'? So childish. If you want to argue with someone, get off the computer and go find your husband. I don't lead that type of lifestyle. I hope you have a good evening.
here are some I had written down
When state = Wednesday
Doctor was talking to a group in the background and said, in a thick Alabama accent, "y'all are leaning on me hard." This translated into "innominate Howard."
Able to answer simple questions = Able to staff with pulpitis instance.
Lungs clear without wheezes or rales -
Lungs clear without wheezes or Ralph. Don't know who Ralph is, but don't want him in my lungs..lol
I believe it is written 1:160, 1:80 to 1:320
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OMG!! I could have written this!
I've even returned to school and am taking Psych too!
I left the MT profession awhile back and am working among people again, and I'm with you. People in general are rude, insensitive and just plain mean. If they sense that you're not the type of person to pick on people, to fight back with them when they give you a hassle just for the sake of being a jerk, or if you're just plain old not interested in the high schoolesque gossiping, backstabbing and meanness, they see you as weak and come at you even more.
I was ready to quit today and missed being at home by myself with no one to mess with me just for the sake of their own amusement.
Geez, isn't it awful? And yes, that is why I started working at home in the first place. In the early 1990's I worked in-house and had a boss who was a mean, arrogant, control freak bully whose reason for living was to make my life hell for no apparent reason.
You're a nice person, I can tell, but I have no clue why people see people like us as targets for their wrath.
Sick.
as written
You've been told 3 times to do it their way. If you cannot follow their wishes, then you do need to get out. I think you're lucky that they told you 3 times - most places would have given you the boot the one time you questioned what the doctor wanted.
why it is written this way
HIPAA is U.S. and we have no authority in other countries. I was reading about advice to docs who choose to offshore...they are told to do the business-associate agreement (between a covered and noncovered entity) expressing that financial responsibility will fall on the offshore agent(cy) for any violations, but this article also goes on to say that basically, there isn't much one can do to get the money or do anything about any of those violations. Pretty much, the way i read this is that the responsibility is going to fall to the US-based organization because that is who HIPAA and/or the JCAHO actually have authority over.
Wow, I could have written that. nm
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I could have written this
My MIL is the exact way you described in your message. She finally did end up in the hospital in the spring with a pyelonephritis, played the poor-pitiful-me routine for a while...ugh! She's diabetic, but eats sweets like crazy (though tries to deny it), will NOT exercise, and smokes like a chimney. I have no sympathy for someone like that whatsoever...We have distanced ourselves from her destructive behavior. It's not worth it when we know she's not listening to us or her doctor! 
This could have been written by me...
It sounds exactly like my experiences since transcribing at home. The best spaces for me were in closets. It's perfect.
1. Eveything is easily within reach.
2. You can close it up when you are not working.
3. No distractions and I want to get in there and get it done and get out.
4. Doesn't take up a other needed space.
I could have written this! .. SM
 It sounds like my company, and I can just about guess which one you're with. My account, also, must have literally hundreds of dictators, most are great... but these last 2 days all ESL crap. The Leads (MTs who assign the work) have to get their lines in, too, and no doubt they're not keeping the ESLs for themselves. I got p - - - d off plenty, too, the same way you did... but needed to make lines before the end of the weekend, but wasn't goint to do it pulling my hair out. I did the same, typed a few, went to bed.
I couldn't have written it better myself...
Those are exactly my thoughts. Didn't work for Spheris or Medquist, but did work for Heartland before MDI. I am so happy I came to MDI. I am sure they are not perfect, but I think they are better than a lot out there.
I could have written your post! I am the same way you are/were in that
I've been with MQ over 6 years as an IC. I have looked around other companies, interviewed, and my mind keeps telling me just to stay put and give it a try, so I will hire on at 10 hours or so a week and just "get it over with" and see how it goes for 3 months or so. Can't hurt.
Of course, I have to stay in the same office with the same accounts for me to do that. Can't really be all that bad if you consider your line rate staying the same - is yours?
I am out of one of the CA offices and just love it there!
So, I'm gonna do it and be filling my paperwork out shortly. Good luck to you.
I also am going to try for the 401 K since I've worked for so long as an IC and have absolutely no investments whatsoever.
I honestly could have written that....sm
back when I was in high school in the late 70s! The first high school I went to was just like that.... there was a large snob/bully society (the snobs were basically verbal bullies because they'd put down people that weren't in the "clique", and I had some idiot teachers. My algebra 2 teacher was so stupid that she would write a problem out on the board, stop, look at it and say "oh that's not right" and then erase it, doing this 2-3 times per problem,... then wondered why no one had a clue what to do on tests.
I was grateful when we moved to another town and the high school in the next town was much smaller. The teachers cared about the students and teaching, and the students generally cared about each other. There weren't snobs there because the area was economically depressed and no one had a lot of anything. I was able to participate in a program with a local college where during my senior year I went to high school 1/2 day and college 1/2 day, so the 10 of us that did this (out of a graduating class of 99) graduated from high school with 30 hours of college credits completed. We were also able to do this because the local college gave us discounts to participate in this program.
When I've asked on classmates.com about some of the snob/ bullies from the 1st high school not a single one of them has had a great life. One of the ones that was in the "it" girl group has been divorced 4 times now and is a heavy partier, and I've been told that she looks like crap from the years of partying. One of the guys who was the most "it" for the males died from AIDS which he ended up getting after he moved to New York to get into acting, turned to a life of male prostitution and picked it up there. The successful people are those who hung around with people like I did. Out of the group I hung around with 1 is a pediatrician, another a dentist, another is an architect, another is a software engineer and every one of us has stayed in contact throughout the years and get together occasionally.
I could have written this about someone I know, don't know the answer. nm
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Typing as written
First of all, let me explain that I work not from dictation but a handwritten template that I fill in--typewritten "transcription" in turn. The physician fills out the form while in the treatment room, circles correct choice from a list, etc.; sometimes the nurse does this. I've been instructed for the third time to "type as written" when I've questioned meds or inconsistencies. This goes against my training and principles (if that sounds sanctimonious, so be it)--when I can't reference things. I've had as much as half with questions and blanks where information was simply skipped. I don't have the patient charts to consult--just a stack of forms. I have respect for the doctor professionally; her patients, many of whom have been coming to her for years, seem to love her. Never had this experience before, either with transcription or as a secretary. Most of the time my supervisors have been happy that I caught errors. Please let me say these aren't nitpicky things--it is misspelled drugs like Demedex rather than Demadex!
The last time I said I wouldn't put my initials on the reports I questioned and was told I must put my initials "to tell who to return work to," even though I'm the only one doing transcription. Furthermore, the office manager told me the doctor takes ultimate responsibility because it's her signature on the notes. I'm going to comply while looking for other work, because this is one of many things we just don't see eye-to-eye on! What do you all think? How to deal with this? TIA!
Beautifully written.
Good luck wherever you have gone.
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