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I can relate to your post. I also am a single mom and my son is home-schooled. I have worked at home as an employee of an MT company for 8 years. I would say the best way for you to be successful is to study above and beyond what the school curriculum is, whatever school you chose. Your earnings are in direct relation to your knowledge, I have found. Yes, the school you choose is important as well (I went to an MT program at a local community college), but as far as your actual income....the more knowledge you have, the less you have to look up, hence the more you can make.. Also, I got my foot in the door by telling them I WANTED to work eves/weekends, which I still do to this day because I LIKE it. While in school, read everything related to medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, english grammar that you can get your hands on. I think what helped me the most before I started was reading endless "sample medical reports." These can be found easily online. I can tell by your error-free post (perfect spelling, grammar, clear communication) that you already have the grammar base covered, so go for it and I wish you well! Feel free to email me with any questions you may have. I'd be happy to give you any information I can. Good Luck!

I am sure this has been asked and I have been a lot of researching for companies on line that offer benefits - not IC positions. I have not had much success and wondered if any of you gals/guys are working such companies, are they hiring, and more importantly would they hire a Career Step grad with a little over 1 year experience? I work at a local PT company, but am tired of driving to town every day for the tapes and making deliveries - had a taste of online work once and would like to get back to that, but need benefits!! Thanks!!

May I suggest looking into your local community college for your medical transcription training? Part of the course of study for my MT diploma was an internship with an actual transcription company which was a great help to get training in the real world of medical transcription and to see how a transcription company actually works. I was able to take all the classes online, done in the time framework of actual college classes plus I've earned credits that I could use toward something else.

They have a certificate program, a diploma program (which I earned) and an associates degree program. I know nothing about the online MT companies...but it seems to me an actual brick/mortar college adds more credibility to your credentials. I had great instructors and a location to go to when I needed to see them face to face.

I could be wrong as I haven't checked out anything else but this would be my suggestion to those looking to earn their MT training.

http://www.dmoz.org/Health/Professions/Medical_Transcription/Services/North_America/United_States/

Regarding your other comments, there are so many MTs who either never even went through an MT training program or went through a program that was not one of the "top 3," and they have found jobs and are successful. How many times does this need to be said before you understand it? Stop putting unnecessary fear into people. If a person wants to succeed in this industry, it is possible via many routes.

HOw many companies have you both applied to? Was it just the nationals like MQ and Spheris? Did you try all the small, independent MTSO's out there?

I am a newbie who has been working for a little over 2 months. I applied to over 140 companies, all within one weekend, and found a job by the end of the following week. I recieved a total of 13 responses. I understand that 13 responses out of the 140+ resumes I sent out seems bleak, but I got 13 responses!!! And a job!!! It may seem tedious to sit and do that, but if you found a job at the end of it all, wouldnt it be worth it?

Applying to one company every few days will get you no where. Apply to as many as you can find, and do it all within a week. Spacing them out will only stress you out. Beef up your resume and research how to write a great cover. Print out a list of companies and check them off as you go. Apply to them all and test for as many of them that will let you. Use the time you are not applying to retranscribe the stuff you did in school. It will keep what you learned sharp and help with you typing speed as well.

Here is a list that someone posted of companies who supposedly will hire newbies: http://forum.mtstars.com/medical_transcription/v/3/7497.html. You might want to try sending your resume to all of them. It may take a lot of sending, but you should get some responses.

If you do save the tests you are taking (if you have permission) and are unsure why you failed, I would be more than happy to look over anything and give you feedback. You can E-mail me if you'd like at mtmentor@gmail.com.

If you received your training from certain places, some employers will waive the experience requirement. Check with your school for assistance with job placement too. GOOD LUCK!

when they train you on their software? After all it is suppose to take 3 hours. TIA

I'm sure that someone out there can easily answer my question. I am a newer MT with only 6 months of experience and am trying to get on with an at home company. It has been suggested for me to just apply to the major companies out there and see what happens. I have already applied at Focus Informatics, but other than that I don't know which other companies to try.