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What do the credentials FAAMT stand for? TIA

Posted By: curious george on 2006-01-18
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FAAMT
I have to agree. Even though I do not put CMT or FAAMT behind my name, I respect what the initials represent. I could have grandfathered in as a CMT way back as I started in 1971. It took six years before I really got enough skill and speed to really make good money. Whoever is laughing out loud at these credentials must not have put into their career what I have put into it, mastering so many dialects and specialties and working so hard at excellence. I wish I did grandfather in as I have over thirty years experience; the field is that difficult. Why should not a field that does legal medical reports on extremely high levels such as open heart surgeries and life and death issues not be a credentialed person. Perhaps the people who are laughing out loud should go to another profession, one like MacDonalds, of which I am certainly not putting down. I appreciate dedicated workers in all fields. Medical transcriptions are tremendously underpaid even at best, and highly skilled even at worst, so who could dare laugh at the credentialing system. They were called typists so long. They have fought long and hard to have the dignity that they should have always had. While it is very hard to sit and the work is tedious, I am so honored by my own skill that sometimes I sit back and think, I really can do this type of work. I have such respect for dedicated transcriptionists. I am looking forward to the day that we are paid on the proper scale. Then we will have completely won the victory!
What credential is FAAMT? sm
Where I work there's someone who likes to sign her emails with

RN, CMT, FAAMT

It's kind of laughable. Should we all start writing our degrees and education behind our names?

No education? Feel free to give yourself an abbreviated title.

ASMS (Associate of Science in Medical Secretarial--I tried it without the medical first, but it didn't look so nice behind my name).

Anybody else think this is all a bit silly in our field?
It's silly and pompous to be putting FAAMT behind one's name.
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credentials
There is a website called www.healthgrades.com that gives the info. You do have to pay for the report though.
M.D. credentials
www.docboard.org
B and E and have never had a recruiter ask for CMT credentials ever! nm
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...and besides, who needs their stupid credentials?
All I did was line AAMT's coffers.  I no longer belong to AAMT nor do I keep up my CMT credential.  Has not hurt one bit professionally.  Please point out something positive that AAMT has accomplished for our profession.  All CMT does is provide AAMT with more money for their dog and pony show.  AAMT?  No thanks!  We need someone who REALLY represents the day-to-day MT, not a select few.
CMT credentials and AAMT
The post below about AAMT certifying offshore MTs made me wonder. Do you think an offshore CMT is just as good as an American CMT? I ask because I am quite certain most doctors would think so. I remember hearing once about an Indian MT that took the test over 6 times before passing. They just kept giving him money to take it until he passed. Doctors may not know or care what CMT means as far as we are concerned, but if an Indian company telemarkets your doctor with a too-good-to-be-true offer, and oh by the way, did we mention we were certified by the AMERICAN Medical Transcription Association? All of a sudden your doctor and my doctor and all doctors will care what CMT means, and to them it will mean, same quality - but cheap.

So, the CMT definitely benefits someone, though if the transcription service doesn't live up to the doctor's normal quality standards, what does that tell him about the CMT or the AAMT in general?

Am I ranting or rambling? You decide. :)
doctor credentials
I just got new health insurance and am searching for a new doctor.  Does anyone know of a web site where I can check credentials of doctors?
Why would you want to spend $298 on credentials that don't matter anyway?

For a penny more a line?


Either way you were wasting your money.  The thing is, you probably failed by one point on something totally irrelevant question having to do with one of the ever-changing BOS rules. 


In my opinion, experience wins over passing some lame certification exam concocted by an organization of fat cats looking for more ways to line their pockets with our money.


Don't be too disappointed that you failed.  Be disappointed that you bought into the AAMT hype.


RE: Can someone tell me what the site is to check on a doctor's credentials & record? nm
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Those credentials for teachers in public school are NOT the norm...
At my daughter's school when she was in 3rd grade she showed me her final spelling test.  The list contained the words:  You, me, and two, among other similar ones.  My daughter was in the gifted program, and those were her final spelling words in preparation for 4th grade!!  We do NOT have public school teachers with PhD degrees in anything.  They're lucky they have a Bachelor's.  I have a Bachelor's and consider myself quite capable of teaching.  Believe me - all schools are NOT created equal.
lie detector tests too huh busy. just to see if everyone tells the truth about credentials and goal

I think they should check your medical and psychiatriac records too and see what type of medications you may be prescribed.  Maybe they could interview your neighbors and family to see if you have a history or lying or fabricating, delusions of grandeur, bipolar or just plain character flaws.  I have noted that on these boards sometimes people tend to fabricate.  hahaha. bwaaaaaaahaaaaaaa


Check it all out before you can get a job working at home.  I mean the pay is worth it to go through all the hoops and if you are exposed as a deviant too bad. No sense it taking ridiculous risks for .8 cents per line doiing medical transcription when you can ship it to India for way cheaper to all those good souls who don't have any vices.


 


What does VPN stand for?
What does it do?
what does DH stand for? nm
...
Oh right, THAT would stand up. nm
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What does HOH stand for? sm
I don't watch Big Brother, but have seen many postings and all I can think of is house of horrors, lol.
What does ME stand for?
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?what does DEP stand for?

What does DEP stand for?


So, is DEP different from DQS?


 


LSU what does is stand for?

What does OTI stand for and where is it??
NM
I think it may stand for ....sm
Anti-American at times! 
Ah, I can't stand that either. (sm)

You can tell him a few things.


1. When God passed out the humility, he sure passed you by.  (He sure is humble, isn't he?)


2. You should only talk to people about your religion if you are asked.


3. And God sent you here today to judge me.


4. Is that all your church does it collect money and tell you to judge people?


What does OP stand for? Thanks. sm

I mean, when it is used to refer to a person on the board, like an OP asking a question, etc. 


What does DH stand for?
I'm assuming it's _______husband, but is it dumb, dear or ________?
what does DH stand for?
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I can't stand it any more! :)

I have sat here in my little chair and quietly typed all day without a peep of protest.  The sun is shining, the birds are singing, I can hear the river tide, and....and....and......I have to get outta here!  Just for a few minutes, I'm going to go dip my toes, catch a couple rays of sunshine, and watch the kids play.  Actually, I think I'm going to play with them!


Come on, guys, let's go play! 


What does q.a.c. stand for?
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Try a lap stand.
I have an adjustable plastic lap stand made by Targus that I use. It keeps the laptop from burning in thighs and allows the air to circulate underneath the laptop to keep it cool. I think I bought it at Office Max.
BOS - what does this stand for
been seeing it for months and i have no clue what u are referring to.
What does AIR stand for?
I saw this in a job ad.  They're looking for Cardiology, Radiology and AIR transcriptionists.  ???
I, for one, stand with you.
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We need to stand up for ourselves
because we keep making less money. But how do we do that?
I stand my ground. sm
There are too many other jobs out there to stay you are stuck in this one. I do dare to say this because I know this.

Think about it. Would you stay in a "crappy" marriage because there are no other guys out there? Gimme a break.

But, hey, if I'm over the line (as you said), that's cool. Not like I've never been there before.

I will say this, however. I like my job. Not LOVE, but like. That's the reason I do it. If I did not, I'd get out. Period.
I stand corrected........................ think
maybe that's one of the AAMT adjustments?
I stand corrected

but what does MTSO stand for?
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I stand behind my statement and there has been

documentation to support it, but this is a free country and I certainly won't condemn anyone for being a member, I just never would and would never recommend it. 


I don't advocate any curriculum - I detest Abeka, but the websites I have given are a good place to start for anyone who is just feeling things out.  They can ask any questions and get feedback from multiple people, explore various curriculums, buy new or used, find others in their community who homeschool, find support groups, etc.   Rainbow Resource has just about everything ever created as far as curriculum, including what is commonly called boxed curriculum like Abeka or BJU where you buy every subject and the TMs, but also allows you to pick and choose.  I personally write my own curriculum now, but I used various curriculums and various modalities of homeschooling over the years.  There are many different forms of homeschooling too, from a principal approach to the unschooling approach and many others in between.   No one curriculum or modality works for everyone and one of the many joys of homeschooling is having the freedom to use whatever works best for your family.


I am not a secular homeschooler, but there are those that are and I would want them to be able to get the support they need and not feel isolated because they don't share the same belief system that I do.  


 


I couldn't stand it with a

I had a good deal too, free rent, worked at home, vacations to where ever and whenever I wanted, limos and NYC every weekend, could pack up and go back to work at my mom's for 1 or 2 months at a time for my "family" fix.  I just couldn't keep doing it.  I packed up, came home and last week my GD turned as she walked from my front door to look at me and say, "Bye, Nammy!  I Love You!"  I got a better deal after all


what does SM stand for that I see here all the time?
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Heck I am an IC and can't stand it

I was told when considering the position that they wanted someone who could work at least 30 but closer to 40 hours since they had a lot of work.  I thought about it, and decided to do it, and placed my 2 little ones in daycare.  I have since adjusted my schedule so that one is in only 2 days per wk, and the other goes 5 days but abbreviated hours -but, I still have to pay the weekly rate plus the full day drop in rate for the other one. Not a problem if there is a lot of work.


About a month ago, it slowed down and we were told that it would pick up soon, as one MT was leaving and we were getting a new account.  I feel like we are fighting each other for scraps, as the volume has not increased and all of the new hires (I was the first in a hiring wave) are picking up speed as they get better on the accounts.  I can see from the company's standpoint where it is better to have MTs running out of work than to be behind on TAT, but its a balance, because some people are willing to walk away from a job if lack of work goes on long enough.


I honestly would prefer fewer hours and if I were not paying for daycare, I would be happy to cut back, but I just know if I pull my kids out, the long awaited glut of work will finally arrive and I will have to pull all nighters.  I AM getting ready to do this anyway.  The extra money helps us out, but mostly it is going into savings. 


It has to totally suck to be an employee and be required to sit there.  I at least can get tired of checking for work that is not there and decide to go run errands.  Even as a waitress, I got minimum wage if I had no sales for my shift, and the managers were wise enough to cut some people free for the night if business was slow. 


Good luck to you in your situation. 


Can't stand the thought of doing that. sm
My boys and their girlfriends all have their tongues pierced. It's so gross. My oldest boy passed out when he had his done and later took it out. Now he is into tattoos. I pierced my own ears and that was enough. I get needles every month for lab work. Forget the body piercing. On another note, with the way the kids and even adults are all into the body image thing, imagine what the staff will be saying when they are all in nursing homes, hospitals, etc, being taken care of by others.
I stand corrected.
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cannot stand George!!!!!!
But luv luv luv Matthew.

George Clooney...ewwwww!!!!
I, too, cannot stand the incompetent....N/M
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I stand (or sit) corrected! :)
nm
My DH can't stand to watch these on TV with me, either, LOL
I worked in the OR for over 4 years, so typing the reports or watching procedures on TV is easy for me. Have you ever seen a nose job or tooth extraction? Kind of brutal how they take a hammer and chisel and just wham away, LOL.
Huh? I can't even stand the 19" - my husband has one
and I hate it. But 23! That's insane! LOL Only 17" works for me :)
I stand corrected
Thank you, nm, for your reply to my computer question.
I can't stand it when companies do that.
Making it correct is how the system learn. Leaving it wrong just teaches the system to keep it wrong.
Me too, I can't stand noise.
When you say "clicks" can you describe? I am currently using the Compaq keyboard that came with the computer and it's the best so far with regard to "feel" layout, but its far from quiet. I'm not looking for total silence necessarily, but very very quiet (laptop like) would be outstanding.

Anyone? Anyone? Ferris?