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For Career Step, yes. Their grads haven't done as well for me as M-TEC & Andrews

Posted By: IMHO on 2006-05-06
In Reply to: So YOU require experience of Career Step, though, right? - Older and Wiser

In my experience, M-Tec and Andrews are the cream of the crop.

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New Graduate - Lavanda
- Please see inside for info on grads/Spheris/CareerStep - CS also provides training for MQ
- If you graduated from CareerStep, M-TEC, or Andrews, - many employers will waive experience. - sm
  - Here's a link to what a Career Step grad herself says about it... - Bill
    - My experience - NewMT
  - waive experience so you can test. woohoo. - Mimi
    - Some companies won't even let you test unless - you're from one of the top 3. NM
      - Yeah, like one company maybe out of multiple hundreds. Misinformed. nm - tiredmt
      - The operative word being SOME...but not very many - that I have seen.
        You're absolutely right! - sm
        Determination + a bad progam = failure on the job - CMT
        Big name=big money when you-sm - workingmt
  - With all due respect, that is simply BS. Please prove to me that MTSO will waive experience - MTSO
    - I've seen awful work from "experienced MTs and good work from new graduates - CMT
    - So because YOU don't do it, that means NO ONE does? - sm
    - Upon graduation, I received a lengthy list of companies (see message) - M-TEC Grad & now MTSO
      - So YOU require experience of Career Step, though, right? - Older and Wiser
        For Career Step, yes. Their grads haven't done as well for me as M-TEC & Andrews - IMHO
        Career step and Meditec-sister courses-sm - mter
        Hmmm. I think this MTSO's opinion would "carry weight"... - sm
        LOL! That figures! - NM
        Career Step - MTHopeful
        Career Step - newMT
      - So you mean to tell me... - MTSO
    - Spheris will hire grads - Dee
      - Yeah, like who? Name names if this is so. Who would want to work for Spheris to begin with? They - skeptical
      - Career Step students PAY to train for Spheris - - hardly the same thing
        NO. Not all CS grads do. Those who want to be - part of the Spheris Training Track
        also not just ANY career step grads... - I'm Not Impressed.
        Spheris and Medquist get commissions for referring to Career step... - get out into the real world
        CS website says there is money to be made for those who promote the training program! - Misha
        I think you should re-read what you're talking about... - sm
        I'm just repeating what I read on the official CS website. If it's misleading, - Misha
        This is not true at all -- completely false. - Insider
        not the poster who said this but.....sm - read inside - anyone referring to CareerStep
        but that's not the relationship MQ has with them - insider
      - ANYONE will hire grads. That's not the issue... - MTSO2
        When did the poster say THAT???? - nm
        Dee said it. Look up above. nm - Not Dee
        She most certainly did NOT! - Read it again. nm
    - I agree. I have never done this and never will.nm - MTSO2
      - WHAT??? to say that if a newbie graduates from a top three, it makes - ILMT
        Nobody said that! - Dee
        Actually, someone did make the statement - sm
        I agree. People are seeing here what - they WANT to see. nm
- Saw a job on the Job Seeker's Board that was an internship, no experience needed - Old MT
  - internship - Tina Starkey
    - Can you say "SCAM"???? - BOO
    - There's another one where you DO get paid... says - MTSO
      - Oooh... 3 cents per line. - Somebody stop me! nm
        Don't apply if you don't want it. - Nobody will stop you.
    - Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!! Don't do it! NEVER pay someone - so YOU can work for THEM! Run!!! - nm

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Career Step grads certainly aren't better than Andrews or M-Tec. nm
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M-tec , Career step Grads
I am looking for a good affordable MT school. From what I have read Andrews is top notch but expensive. Any graduates of M-Tec or Career Step please let me know if you were happy or not with your choice.

also not just ANY career step grads...
you have to have the special Spheris training, which I might add, puts another two months on your training period. Employment is not guaranteed. By the way, are you a salesperson for Career Step, perchance? Because I think you really misrepresented the situation. Especially here on an NEW MT board.

Career Step grads - what was your starting wage?

Career Step grads - what was your starting wage? What were you offered in cents per line? How many offers did you get? How long did it take you to find work?

Thanks : ) -MKJ

Medquist does not own Career Step, but I think they hire CS grads. nm
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Andrews,Career Step and M-Tec
None of these schools are on the roster for my area. How do I know if they will except someone from these schools? What do I need to do if I want to take a course from one of these schools for them to even consider me.

You Don't Want Career Step. Go With M-TEC or Andrews
It'll be worth it.

top 3 schools are Career Step, M-Tec & Andrews
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MTEC, Career Step, Andrews, SETT
nm

I agree with other poster, M-Tec, Andrews, or Career Step (sm)
I have seen it happen many times when someone takes another course because it is cheaper and then cannot get a job. I had a couple relatives that took a local course because it was cheaper and they told them that they would be able to get a job and guess what? Neither can get a job.

I think most MT companies will not even let you take their test if you did not graduate from an accredited school or have experience. I know the big 3 are expensive, but you will save yourself from a big headache in the end. I did Career Step and it was expensive, but I think it was the least expensive of the 3.

Take our advice, do one of the 3. I think Career Step has a payment plan and probably the others do as well. I hope I have answered some of your questions.

Good Luck!

If it's Andrews, MTEC, or Career Step, you've got a shot. SM
It might be worth applying just to try out the various tests, and you never know what might happen.

Spheris hires from MTEC, Career Step, Andrews, SETT
nm

Spheris hires graduates only from MTEC, Career Step, Andrews
nm

If you graduated from Andrews, M-TEC, or Career Step, many companies will waive experience requireme
nm

attn. M-TEC and Andrews grads
Did any of you complete the program but were unable to get a job afterward? Does anyone know how many people enroll but fail to successfully complete these programs?

Which companies are best to hire Andrews grads

TIA

M-TEC or Andrews have track records of their grads being hired.
If you want to learn about the industry, get a solid education, and see employers knocking themselves out to hire you, go with one of them. I attended M-Tec and literally had dozens of offers to test and several job offers before I even graduated. Some people get tired of hearing those names coming up time and time again, but the facts speak for themselves! Check out their web sites. Good luck! :-)

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.