starting a school and can't spell curriculum - PLEASE

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for this field, go to the Main Board and read the post from "I AM DONE" - I didn't type it, but it's a pretty good summary of what an MTs career ends up to be.

Deb says no companies have heard of this program, but if you look at it closely you realize it is from HPI which is the same curriculum as Andrews- I just looked it up.  Some people call it the SUM program.  HPI owns SUM and those are some of the folks most responsible for starting the AAMT.  These are the same teaching aids used in so many Community Colleges over the years.  This is the old stand-by matierial that I was trained on too. 

If You always get what you pay for, certainly.  But the teaching aids are not an issue here.  The big issue is how does a student get an education at a fair price, get their foot in the door AND get a job before they start forgetting everything they learned?

We don't start any newbies out in anything but entry level work.  This won't surprise anyone.  Almost everyone new to a career starts at the bottom.  That's just life.  At least they state it boldly so there is no misunderstanding.

But the big issue is still: get a job.  Get 2 years of experience.  Put together some experience and get a good resume going then move to where you might want to go because you now have experience.  

This week I have looked at 3 resumes from Career Step graduates who have never worked.  One an honors graduate who completed her training 1 year ago and has not worked yet.  Now that is the big problem and the big issue.  I could post their comments without names, but that is unethical and probably illegal- it is very sad for me to read.  They try to keep their heads up, but they are so down and frustrated.  I feel their hopes and enthusiasm being crushed and I don't like it.  But, Career Step is not a scam.  The problem is- NO JOB- education wasted.

I'm 62.  I've made my way.  I'm trying to show newbies what trends I see from my vantage point.  I see staffing schools as a valuable alternative because they solve the 2 year experience problem.  Once the newbie crosses that line, the doors open up.

Hi,

does anyone know what is the best kind of medical spell checker to get, so many to choose from.

Thanks so much!

Barb

I'm looking for a temporary med. spell checker. I hope to purchase Stedman's soon, but right now I need a decent spell check for employment testing!

Thanks!

Does anyone know what the MT starting pay is for Webmedx, Accustat Carolinas,  Accusribe and Transolutions?  Also, could you give me your feelings about these companies?  I'm looking for the good, bad and ugly.  I need to make a change, but am looking to avoid going from the frying pan directly into the fire.  So, I am asking here in an effort to get some honest information from those of you who would know from your experience. 

Thanks a lot for any info you can provide.  Feel free to send me an email if you would prefer.  Thanks again.

Starting out as an IC is probably a good thing.  Most companies want their employees to type 100 to 150 lines per hour average.  I know that does not sound like a lot, but when I was new I had to stop a lot to look things up.  I still have a hard time getting in 150 lines per hour and I have been at this for over 3 years.  (I probably should have learned how to touch type before I started!)  I started out with a company called MedQuist.  They hired me right out of school.  It is a good company to work for, but they require 100 to 150 lines per hour for benefits.  I know that most companies won't even consider hiring anyone with less than 2 years at least, some require 5 or more years expierence. 

I am an IC now and I am a bit concerned about taxes also.  I was told by my accountant that you can deduct a percentage (based on the size of your home office) of your bills, possibly taxes, and even mortgage.  Save all receipts!!!!  To be sure, please talk to an accountant.  Tax laws are different in every state. 

Good Luck 

Thats what i heard but about what will that come out to per hour if I am working from home?

Hi.. I'm so new, that in fact, I just signed up for an MT course at Career step.

Now, after reading this, i'm quite concerned that I will never have work when i'm done with this.

We live in a small rural community but there are a lot of doctors and one hospital.
I would like to stay home and work.. is there really money.

I see people talking about the money is not very good that they are making.

I only need to make 25,000 a year- can that be done?  With outsourcing?

Thanks for your help.

Everyone starting on this new account I was hired for need a Boomerang foot pedal so my recruiter sent them out.  I told her that since I work on my laptop I needed a USB but she never responded.  When I opened the package it has a 15-pin port.  I did a search and it seems that is what is available.  Is there an adapter so I may fix this problem.  Otherwise, I'm not sure what can be done except letting them know I won't be able to take the position.

Thanks for the help in advance.

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

Has anyone graduated from Thomson Education Direct and got hired anywhere?

Just wondering about choosing the right school for medical transcription course.