Before you jump, do a LOT of research. Find out who is hiring the kind of work you are interested in doing in your area.
There are a lot of online "opportunities" these days that do nothing more than sell you education, with little hope for any real income.
Remember that privacy laws prohibit the distribution of patient information, usually outside of a physical location. So if you think you’re going to get TONS of business sitting at home, think again.
Do your homework first!
Lots of scammers out there…(as you’ll shortly see) References :
I live in a small town, as well. Not long ago, however, our community college offered a Medical Transcription course. It must not have been very popular, as they didn’t bring it back the next semester.
Most employers require experience or participation in one of the top AHDI approved schools. If your looking into Medical Transcription pay the extra in tuition to attend an ‘approved’ school. The top three schools are Career Step, Andrews, and M-Tec. Any one of these schools will be a great choice! Attending any other school would be a waste of your time and money. Many people have received training through inadequate programs only to find out that they are unable to find a job. AHDI sets the standards for MT courses. Employers know that graduates of these ‘approved’ courses have gained the skills necessary to begin their career as an MT.
—— AHDI is the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity – http://www.ahdionline.org (formerly known as the American Association for Medical Transcription).
I attended Career Step and recieved a job (at-home) less than a week after graduating. I’ve received several more job offers since, but have stuck with my original employer because of the flexibility they offer.
Career Step is an AHDI approved program and they are partnered with many of the major MT employers. In other words, their graduates get the jobs. Many companies require 2-3 years experience, however, a lot of these companies will waive this requirement if you graduate from the right school.
I recommend CS because they are partnered with MANY employers, self-paced (you can finish in a few months or take as long as over a year or two), and more affordable than the other top 2 courses. Plus, I have personal experience (and success) with the program.
Attending your local community college will give you a good chance at a job in-house, but if you are wanting to work from home, an online ‘approved’ course is the way to go. Choosing the right school is so important!
I live in a small town too. The beauty of MT is that you can live in a small town in Florida and work for a company in California. It’s all done online : )
Good training takes anywhere from 6 months (working it like a full-time job) to 18 months (working it more part-time).
Watch out for education clearinghouses that teach 1,000 different courses. They don’t offer "real" job placement assistance. They may give you resume help and a list of employers to call, but that is not real job placement.
Go w/ a school that offers all 3 levels of the SUM CDs, has certified instructors, and interactive student forums. Look for job placement statistics. Choose a school that has established relationships with MT employers.
After you graduate, your school should assist you in finding a job with one of the many employers that are EAGER to hire their graduates.
There are a few good online schools to choose from and a whole lot of subpar ones. Be careful. Do your homework. References : http://www.mtacc.net
Before you jump, do a LOT of research. Find out who is hiring the kind of work you are interested in doing in your area.
There are a lot of online "opportunities" these days that do nothing more than sell you education, with little hope for any real income.
Remember that privacy laws prohibit the distribution of patient information, usually outside of a physical location. So if you think you’re going to get TONS of business sitting at home, think again.
Do your homework first!
Lots of scammers out there…(as you’ll shortly see)
References :
I live in a small town, as well. Not long ago, however, our community college offered a Medical Transcription course. It must not have been very popular, as they didn’t bring it back the next semester.
Most employers require experience or participation in one of the top AHDI approved schools. If your looking into Medical Transcription pay the extra in tuition to attend an ‘approved’ school. The top three schools are Career Step, Andrews, and M-Tec. Any one of these schools will be a great choice! Attending any other school would be a waste of your time and money. Many people have received training through inadequate programs only to find out that they are unable to find a job. AHDI sets the standards for MT courses. Employers know that graduates of these ‘approved’ courses have gained the skills necessary to begin their career as an MT.
—— AHDI is the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity – http://www.ahdionline.org (formerly known as the American Association for Medical Transcription).
I attended Career Step and recieved a job (at-home) less than a week after graduating. I’ve received several more job offers since, but have stuck with my original employer because of the flexibility they offer.
Career Step is an AHDI approved program and they are partnered with many of the major MT employers. In other words, their graduates get the jobs. Many companies require 2-3 years experience, however, a lot of these companies will waive this requirement if you graduate from the right school.
I recommend CS because they are partnered with MANY employers, self-paced (you can finish in a few months or take as long as over a year or two), and more affordable than the other top 2 courses. Plus, I have personal experience (and success) with the program.
Attending your local community college will give you a good chance at a job in-house, but if you are wanting to work from home, an online ‘approved’ course is the way to go. Choosing the right school is so important!
They do offer financial aid and payment plans.
References :
http://mteducationonline.com
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos271.htm
http://www.ahdionline.org
I live in a small town too. The beauty of MT is that you can live in a small town in Florida and work for a company in California. It’s all done online : )
Good training takes anywhere from 6 months (working it like a full-time job) to 18 months (working it more part-time).
Watch out for education clearinghouses that teach 1,000 different courses. They don’t offer "real" job placement assistance. They may give you resume help and a list of employers to call, but that is not real job placement.
Go w/ a school that offers all 3 levels of the SUM CDs, has certified instructors, and interactive student forums. Look for job placement statistics. Choose a school that has established relationships with MT employers.
After you graduate, your school should assist you in finding a job with one of the many employers that are EAGER to hire their graduates.
There are a few good online schools to choose from and a whole lot of subpar ones. Be careful. Do your homework.
References :
http://www.mtacc.net