Career Step Training via San Juan College
Posted By: Phyllis on 2008-01-21
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Has anyone completed MT Career Step training via San Juan College, in Farmington, New Mexico? If so, please let me know how your experience was, i.e., faculty support, answers to your questions, etc.
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San Juan College Career Step Training
The teachers for the majority of the classes at Everett are CMTs. This is not the case with the program at San Juan College.
Career Step via San Juan College
I appreciate the honesty from each of you.
My Career Step training will be done via San Juan College, in Farmington, New Mexico, and I will have live chat and e-mail support, so I am praying this will be adequate. Also, I have some experience in the MT field; I was trained on the job some years ago. However, I want to formalize my training, because I realize how much I don't know.
Thank you to everyone who replied.
Career Step via San Juan College
Career Step via San Juan College is not triple the cost. It is slightly more than enrolling directly through Career Step; you might want to check it out.
take Career Step thru San Juan Comm. College
If you have federal funding such as Veteran's, Pell grant, worker retraining, disability retraining, FAFSA, displaced homemaker, etc. - this is the way to go. Get by far the most for your $. Much better price than Everett Community College for the same program.
SJCC is self paced, just have semester deadlines, whereas EvCC has deadlines for every assignment (too demanding for my busy schedule - but some people like those deadlines because they need the push).
San Juan Comm. College in NM has the Career Step program. It's just a direct login link to the Career Step program thru the school, the school has no addditional classes required, etc. Costs about the same as Career Step gold so it might even be cheaper if you get all the features of platinum, etc., I don't know. Runs on semesters, only starts in January and August. Takes 2 semesters about 9 mos. You graduate Career Step and also get a certificate in HIT (health information technology) from SJCC. They said if you finish early you can get your Career Step graduation and then later your HIT certificate from SJCC. There is no limit of # of students who can register per each semester.
I have been researching schools a LOT for awhile and just found this one. It is not well advertised but it sounds like an awesome deal. This is the one I am going to use, it will stretch my monthly veteran's educational benefit cheque a lot further.
passed on for your benefit . . .
San Juan Com. college Career step partnered program - very affordable!
Just checked out the San Juan Community College MT program - they partner with Career Step just like Everett Community College does. However, it looks like their costs are much more affordable. I sent an email to the program advisor there at SAn Juan CC asking if the program is eligible for Veteran's financial aid (if it's approved for that, then it is federally funded by FAFSA too I think). If you have to pay out of pocket, it's about equal to Career Step Gold program. If you can get Financial Aid, it could be a great way to stretch your $ (for example - EvCC's program is about $4,000. San Juan CC's prgram is about $1,500. Veterans educational benefits pay you the same amt each month regardless of what school you choose or cost of program). I'll post what I find out.
Community College Career Step Training
The fact is that most students who take Career Step training via Everett Community College or San Juan Community College do so, because they cannot afford to pay for Career Step out of their own pockets. No matter where they obtain the training, it is still quality training. Even if they don't get their first job via the Spheris or any other fast track, they will still be able to find a job if they work hard.
Career Step thru Everett Community College
I ams starting this program Spring quarter (April). I am able to use Veteran's Dependents' Educational Benefits for this so it is paid for 100% (my Dad is a disabled Vietnam Vet). If you qualify for Veteran's aid (spouses and kids do in some cases too), worker retraining (were you laid off? has your field been outsourced overseas like manufacturing?) displaced homemaker (did you get divorced or widowed and need viable job skills?), or just low enough income that you would be eligible thru FAFSA (federal student financial aid) then you can get aid for this program. If you have to pay out of pocket tho, choose Career Step directly.
There are a couple other programs out there run thru Comm. Colleges, one in AZ, one in WI.
Career Step Training
I just started Career Step training via San Juan College, a community college that offers Career Step online training. I would like to hear from others who finished Career Step Training and are now successfully employed as work-at-home MTs.
Career Step Online training
Self-motivated is a rather limp way to describe the course. There is no instructor support, nor is anything except the final graded by a human being.
I think you have to be a bit more than self-motivated. If you don't know wether something is right or wrong a computer graded response won't help you learn.
Just an observation from a
student who finished the course.
FINANCIAL AID FOR CAREER STEP TRAINING
This is a message for everyone who would like to become an MT but can't afford the training. Career Step training is now available through San Juan College, in New Mexico and Everett Community College, in Washington. Career Step has partnered with both schools which are now using the Career Step program.
Th The San Juan program has already started its fall session, but Everett College does not begin its fall session until September 25. Both programs require that you fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
I hope this information helps someone.
Career Step is quality training!!!
I am, of course, a Career Step graduate. I really believe in their program and have found great success as an MT due to their training course. I highly recommend it to anyone!!! Feel free to email me or check out my website for more information ... www.MTinTexas.com.
Career Step training is excellent
I received my training from Career Step which is an online school. If you would like more details, I'm happy to share my experience. Feel free to email me.
Whether you want to work from home or inhouse - you'll be prepared. Make sure whatever school you choose offers job placement assistance. Also, CS is very well respected as they are 1 of the schools recognized by the American Association of Medical Transcriptionists.
GOOD LUCK! 
San Juan Community College
Hello,
I am interested in taking the Career Step program, but trying to decide whether to go through San Juan Comm College. I would like to know if anyone has taken the CS course through the college and if they felt prepared.
Thanks!
college grad + training
Does being a college grad plus a grad of MT training school improve one's chances of being hired with no experience?
Best bet is local college for MT training
Please do not waste your money on those "fast track" schools that promise you training in 6 months to a year. I did one, and then had to go to the local college to get my real training along with a 2-year mentoring program typing OPs. Money used to be good (I was making $90,000 to $100,000) but now I cannot even make enough money to cover expenses (call-in system, phone lines, office rent, reference books, AAMT membership, DSL, voice file equipment, C-phone equipment, transcribers for local clients, stationary, constant software upgrades and reference book upgrades, business license, etc. Get the picture? Oh yeah, the most expensive of all--the medical expenses from 16 surgeries from all my work injuries as a Transcriptionist with 4 more surgeries to go and all the doctors, prescriptions at $1400 a month with insurance, insurance premiums, electric, etc. The list goes on. I truly wish I could get out.
training.....go to your local community college sm
and check out their training program.
Career Step
Please excuse the typos, my cat decided he wanted to sit on the keybard.... cher
Career Step will get you a job.
Hello. I graduated from Career Step with high honors and was hired by a major national within a week after applying. I have been working for 4 months and have moved out of the mentoring program faster than "normal" (per my mentor). Since being out of training, I have excelled beyond what they consider "normal" for new graduates. If that's not an indication of the course content, then I don't know what is. I chose Career Step because of the fact that it is self-paced with no "assigned" instructors. It didn't mean I was alone. It was the way I liked to learn. If I had a question, I emailed support, and received an answer promptly. Many people put down Career Step, but they are usually disgruntled students (who may need more support than others) or from other people who are just listening to these disgruntled students/prior students/ex-students. I admit that Andrews and M-Tec are fantastic schools, but they will cost you. I am happy I attended Career Step, didn't break the bank, and am employed at a great job.
career step
i looked into Career Step and it is like $1500, does anyone really have that kind of cash to lay out in the beginning?
Career Step
I too was trying to decide on which school to train with, when after careful research and hand wringing, decided on the Sallie Mae loan for Career Step. In my opinion, it offers more bang for your buck. From what I have gathered from the student forums and chats, there's lot's of support if you need it. The top two schools are excellent, but very, very pricey! I work full-time for the benefits and want to transcribe part-time, so I didn't want to go into heavy debt to learn MT.
Cherish
Thanks! (? about Career Step)
But don't worry, I would never base my decision on what is said on this message board, it just gives me a little more to think about. I am still very serious about it. I am currently taking a course at my local college, but it's not a certification course, it's just a supplemental course. I am considering taking the Career Step course, and so far everyone has positive things to say about it. Is it truly a good course for finding a job in the future? Thanks, SC
Career Step
Career Step offers a great medical transcription course. I saw it first-hand in a couple of months ago.
Career Step
chose Career Step program -- finished in 13 months while being home with my daughter who was 1 when I started -- passed final with honors and had a job within 3 weeks.
Career Step
No, you are not wasting your time. I'm on Career Step through Bellevue Community College, and I just got a full-time benefitted position at Tucson Medical Center.
I'm not even done with the program yet. I just applied, they called me, and I tested. They thought I did really well, and couldn't believe I didn't already have professional experience.
Also, at the time I took the position, I was in contact with Write Now Transcription in California, who offered me a job through them, as well.
Please note, I am not even done with the program yet.
So, go ahead and do the program through Everett Community College.
The reports they have you transcribe are in general, a bit tougher than average in the real market, which is good. You get a chance to really cut your teeth on good and bad--really bad-- dictation.
Good Luck and go to school!
Career Step, also..nm
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Career Step
JBarker--I went through Career Step's course. I just graduated a couple of weeks ago...(Feb. 22) You can take a year to take the course, and if you need longer, they offer extensions. I think it was worth the money, in my opinion. The tests that I have taken so far have been very similiar to the final exam Career Step gave. Good luck with your choice!!
Career Step
Just to throw this in here. If your SIL does decide to do Career Step which is a great program. I have had a few friends complete it and get a lot of job offers. I have a Gold Online Career Step Course for sale very cheap. Just thought I would mention that. My email is tummons5@sbcglobal.net if you have any questions.
Thanks
Angela
Career Step
I've hired two CS grads and both are wonderful transcriptionists. The very worst I've seen out there is PCDI. They don't train on ESLs and I have not had a single applicant yet pass the test on mttest.com. What they charge and what they provide for what they charge is outrageous and I feel very sorry for these people.
Career Step
So...am I wasting my time? I've decided to enroll at Everett Community College because they use Career Step curriculum and I can get a pell grant. My husband is just starting his carpentry business and I can't afford payments. I'm hard working, polite, and where MT work is concerned an open book to be molded. So, surely someone would be willing to give me a chance when I graduate with high honors.
Career Step
Why would you suggest that new MT's choose a different career?
Career Step
Career Step, besides being by far the cheapest training approved by the AAMT, has the option of taking a module by Spheris (a transcription company), if you take this module they will hire you upon completion to work in acute care. Career Step also provides "job placement assistance" for their standard program too.
Career Step etc.
Everett Community College in WA has a partnership with Career Step (and you can enroll from anywhere in the country - online program). If you think you might qualify for Federal Student Financial Aid, Worker Retraining, diplaced homemaker, disability, etc., this is the program that can apply those benefits.
Career step
CS is a great school and approved by AAMT. If you are looking to sign up with them, see my post on the classified forum.
Jeanne
Career Step
I am doing my research on MT schools. It is between the big 3 MTEC, Andrews, and Career Step. Does anyone know why Career Step is so much cheaper. (1500.00 vs 3800.00)
Does that mean the other two are much better and have better chance of finding a job.
Career Step
 I am looking for all and any information on Career Steps. Has anyone taken their course? Please advise me with the good, the bad, and the ugly. Thanks a bunch!
Career Step
My husband is currently enrolled in this course and it is much more thorough than the course I took locally over 7 years ago. They have a payment plan and are very reasonably priced. M-Tech and Andrews are much higher priced and take longer to complete, we checked into those as well. They all look like good courses though, just your call. Good luck!
Career Step Course
Are there any Career Step Grads to give advice. I am almost ready to sign on. How long did it take you to get a job?
Thanks,
Bobbi
Career Step
It is a great course. Takes a lot of self-discipline. Most find a job within a week of graduation if you are not real choosy.
Career Step
I also took Career Step courses, but I took them through an affilliated college. I think it made things a lot easier and there was also a lot of help if you need it through your instructors.
Career Step ?
HI I too am in the same boat im about to graduate an MT school myself and have also like you looked at serveral companies who are in partnership with Career Step I personally have decided that the extra training couldnt hurt so I plan to enroll as soon as im done. email me if you want to chat about it.
career step
Is anybody satisfied with CareerStep training? I hear alot of negative things about them....
Career Step ?
Hi,
Does the companies that work with Career Step require you to make 98% on the employment test before they hire you? Or do they hire right out of School.
I am trying to make up my mind if it is worth it to take another school as the one I took before was not on the list of schools with AAMT.
Thanks,
Career Step
I was with them a long time ago but decided to leave. Now I attend a great school with real instructors who are CMTs and have over 20 years experience. I already have a great job lined up and they pay for my RMT and CMT exams.
Just my opinion!!
CAREER STEP ?
Hi,
The companies that hire Career Step grads, do you have a test to take with them that requires you to make 98% on the employment test before they hire you?
I am try to decide if it will be worth it to take another MT course, as the first one I took companies seem not to be interested in you unless you went to a aamt school that is on their list.
Thank for your input!
BMT
Thanks
Career Step
Any advice on Career Step? From what I've seen, it's the most affordable that's ACCP approved. I read that, in order to get a job, you need to be at the top of their class. I've always been a solid 'B' student, so I was just wondering. Thank you.
Career Step
I actually took the Career Step course and found it to be very helpful. I did not have any trouble finding a job once I finished the course and I find that I learned pretty much everything I needed to know to do the real MT work. I would be glad to talk to you more about it if you would lke. Good luck!
Career Step
How many of you got your MT training via Career Step?
After you completed your training with Career Step, did you feel adequately prepared for a work-at-home MT job? I'd love to hear from "seasoned" transcriptionists who took Career Step training.
Career Step
I went through Career Step and thought it was excellent training!
www.careerstep.com
You should do well with Career Step
And yes, your pre-nursing studies will be of some help. I was a nurse for 16 years before getting into MT work. Though there were some pretty big differences, I did understand the content as I trained. So, welcome aboard and good luck to you.
God Bless.
Career Step
I've been in transcription 12 years, and my sister took this course 2 years ago. I thought it was awesome! They give you tons of great practice dictation to help prepare you.
M-TEC is another one that I hear is super.
Career Step
Does anyone know how much the extensions are? and how long are they?
Thanks!
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