What is the best place to train?
Posted By: NewMommy on 2006-02-21
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Hi there!
I am new to the group and would like to get into Medical Transcription, but there are so many trainig courses on google, and I am not sure which ones are on the up and up. If anyone has a recommendation, I would very much appreciate it! Thanks, Robyn
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The best place to train is
in house at a hospital or clinic - honestly. Second best is a reputable online company but you still will need mentoring after you graduate - honestly. Best online schools in my opinion are CAI, Careerstep, Andrews.
Where to train
Everyone will have their own idea of what works best for them as far as training. Some will prefer an online training course, while others prefer a community college. The truth is you will have to do a lot of research to find which works best for you. A good place to start is the American Association For Medical Transcription website http://www.aamt.org where they have a check off sheet of what to look for in a school. Medical transcription is far from being obsolete, and there are plenty of good jobs for a well-trained MT, but you have to be careful when choosing your training to help you with job options later on.
Thank you MT's who train.
As a newbie in the MT field, I do not want to disappoint any one of my trainers. They have been wonderful, but sometimes I fear my inexperience must frustrate them to the point of tears themselves. I apologize and thank all those people out there who take the time to train us. I love the MT field. I love the work. I love to learn. I am not frightened by difficult dictators or “new to my ears” ESL. I just want to express my gratitude to you seasoned MT’s out there who give us a chance. The money is not important right now, with time and experience I know it will come.
To all the newbies out there who have not yet received employment, keep your chin up, and pray that you get a wonderful trainer.
Where to train?
I am a sahm looking for a way to work at home and be able to make a respectable wage.
What exactly does it take to get into MT and which school is the best? There is an online class close to where we live. It's $2300 and takes about 18 months (this is what I was told) to get through it.
All opinions are welcome. Thanks.
You need to train for this job. Nursing alone won't cut it.
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Wanting to train in MT
Hi all...I am here seeking information/advice on training to be an MT. I currently have an AAS in Radiology and have been a registered technologist in both Radiography and CT [RT(R)(CT)(ARRT)] for 5 1/2 years now, as well as being registry-eligible in Mammography. I worked in a very busy hospital radiology department and have an extensive working knowledge of all modalities, including MR, Sono, and Nuc Med, as well as PACS, CR/DR, Meditech, Dictophone, and Teleradiography. Last year, I had to stop working in the clinical setting because of a back injury, and that time my husband encouraged me to stay at home with the children. I however am going mad without working, and miss being in the radiology/medical field. Because my health will no longer permit me to work in the clinical setting, I have been looking into the medical transcription field with hopes that I could do radiology transcription. I feel that I have a broad enough understanding of medical terminology, especially in radiology, to begin a training program. I also have experience working with foreign radiologists, our chief radiologist was Phillepeno and was very hard to understand. Does this sound like a feasible opportunity for me? I am definitely not looking for a get rich quick deal and realize that it will take lots of hard work, dedication, and patience. I would just like to know that it would be worth the cost of the program and the time away from my family. I am looking into the online program through Brighton College.
One different place to look
is Craigslist for your own area.
Career Step students PAY to train for Spheris
"Beginning in 2005, a select group of Career Step students will be offered the opportunity to participate in the exclusive Spheris Training Track. The Spheris Training Track has been designed around Career Step’s proprietary medical transcription training program. Portions of the training program have been tailored to meet the specific training and hiring requirements of Spheris." So goody. YOU pay Career Step for your Spheris training.
JanieB, I am in the same place
you are! For about 5 wks now, doing tons of research to decide if I want to do MT, (answer:yes) study locally or online, (online) now should I choose CS or M-Tec? (don't know yet!)
I had decided on CS, but then read alot of real positives about M-Tec. The idea of an assigned teacher is appealing, plus it sounds like their course is alittle more demanding, which in the long run sounds like getting a good job more quickly!
Where are you in your decision making process?
Good luck to you! -Anne :)
Places DO offer ophth. only accts, but you'll still have to train for
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No money, wonderful place
I don't believe you have to register to use word help. Response time depends on the question. Some of us can figure out what you mean in minutes and some of us take a while and/or may never come up with anything. It's a great place, though (thanks MTStars!!!). Highly recommend you bookmark it. Even if you feel it might be a silly question, just ask! I was blessed to work in-house my first two years, and I was constantly asking for help! Good luck!
Place your resume on the various job boards.
There is one here and I know other sites have free boards too. You can also send resumes to local offices/hospitals.
cheapest place for laptops
I am looking to buy a laptop for my job. Where is the best and cheapest place to buy a laptop? Also what do I need to look for in buying one used just for my job? Speed, etc.
Being in the right place with the right skills at the right time helps too
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Newibies need to earn a place in the MT field, just like everyone else. sm
talk about disrespect - how about wasting someone's time when you can't do the job or don't want to buy the equipment.
Sorry - posted in wrong place - disregard
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Would the place that interned you hire you? Local out of house experience would
nm.
Awful place for a newbie to start! Indian techs, uneven work load, very little help along the way.
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