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Internship Information

Posted By: Danielle on 2008-08-01
In Reply to: Internship info - Kelley

Hi Jen, I am at Everett doing the transcription program, and although there is no internship required I would really love to do on. Could I possibly get the info. as well?


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could I please get info on the internship program?
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Thank you soooo much for the information and helping me to make an informed decision..................:)
I don't have any information on it, but if you want to
most are CareerStep, M-TEC, and Andrews.  That doesn't mean other schools are no good, it just means that those are the most recognized in the online community.  If you want to work on site in your own city, take a course offered on site in your own city because that will be more recognized.  Hope this helps.
MT Information

Hi,


I have just read some of the responses on becoming a MT. I was wondering if anyone had more detailed information regarding how long it actually takes to get certified, cost and realistic opportunities after graduation. Are most jobs in hospitals, doctor's offices etc. or are most work-from-home? What can a new graduate expect for an annual income? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks!!


-Leslie


Information regarding M-TEC
I believe that the software requirements can be found on the M-Tec website, but I have not checked lately. You need Word and that is it. I would not buy any additional books before you actually start the course as you receive a large number of references. This information can also be found on M-TEC's website. How you decide to take notes will be your decision. Some use OneNote, some Excel, some Keynote and some take notes with paper and pen. You will receive all the references and tools necessary to be successful. The rest is up to you. It is a tough course and prepares you well for working afterwards. Once you graduate, you will have access to a job board, and you will realize that M-TEC will open many doors for you. All this information can be found on their website and on their forum. You can also ask questions on the forum or just call or e-mail M-TEC, and you will receive all the answers. While taking the course you can share the computer as long as you can ensure that you have access for a certain length of time every day and/or during the week. For work I would recommend having a dedicated computer. There are several companies that provide a computer to the MT, and I think that has been discussed here on MTStars on the company board.
Thank you for the information!
I've already download it the trial.
I need some information please

I have recently submitted a resume online and have medical transcription experience. It has been a few years, but I have been a processor for the government and am a fast and accurate worker. Long story short, I stumbled upon this area, checking out a certain company that is interested in me, and they want me to test. I see they are listed in this area, but I want to see if it is a job, or a school. Can any one speak out and advise me please? I am looking for a good home based position, but want to see what the company is like, as well as the employees.


Please, if anyone is out there, reply to me. I have been unemployed by the government after a huge lay off and am trying to keep my home for myself and my disabled child. I hope my prayer will finally be answered.


Thanks for letting me in.....  



Internship

I felt compelled to reply on this subject.  I am not an MT, but I am studying to become one.  I have to agree that if a "newbie" asks for assistance (i.e. an internship), they need to take it seriously and reply to your offer with a level of professionalism.  I also agree that not all newcomers to this field are entering it because of the expected financial gain or the notion that it is an easy job for a stay at home mother/father.  It is my hope that I can find an experienced MT to offer their help so I can gain the needed experience.


try an internship...sm
there's always a few posted on the job board. I know lots of newbies who broke into the field that way and they were glad to have the additional training during the internship.
internship
Hey this is for us newbies.  I will be a soon be graduating from my local community college, and I replied to an internship post that was on the job seekers board.  I got an email on it and you do not get paid until you reach a 98% accuracy rate, and it cost you $400.00 for the internship.  Doesn't seem fair, to have to pay someone to work for them.  http://www.meditec.com/ 
I did their internship

Did not have to pay anything and I am still working for them on paid status.  They are legit and they work with you to make you a better MT.  They are legit.


The internship took me
six months to complete, but I was also working at another job during that entire time and was only able to intern part time. Had I been able to spend more time, it wouldn't have taken as long.

internship
I have posted questions about internships before. Just thought I would try again. I am interested in finding an internship with or without pay. If anyone has any advice or leads please email me. Thank you!
Internship

I emailed you about a week ago in response to the post regarding the internship experience. Since I didn't hear a response in return, I am wondering if you got my email. I am currently completing my MT training through Allied (I know, NOT the best school, but it's too late to switch now!) If you will, please email me and let me know if you are interested in setting up for an interview OR if the position has already been filled. Thank you so much and you may email me at ***** I look forward to hearing from you! Just a note-I also hold a Master's Degree in Special Education (although not related to MT work but I thought it would give you some insight as to past work experience)


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Consider doing an internship
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internship
Do you know if these internships with Medline is for everybody or only given to MTs who graduated from the Medline program?
Thanks for answering.
internship
Please tell me more. E-mail me with more info. I am very interested in this.
internship
I'm in my last semester and my teacher has virtual dictation available for our internship, but I'm looking for more realistic I guess. Does anyone know a company I can do my internship with and possibly continue working after I graduate?
internship
Try your local doc offices.  Some will let you intern there and possibly hire you thereafter.
internship (sm)
Fastphalanges has a free paid internship program for new graduates and will hire permanent when your accuracy reaches 98%.
This is not first-hand information about M-Tec, but
I cannot recall ever seeing anything negative about any aspect of M-Tec on any MT board. I also do not recall ever hearing of any successful M-Tec graduate who was not able to find employment. The key to the success of schools like Andrews and M-Tec is that they prepare their students very thoroughly, and employers are well aware of the quality of their courses and are therfore eager to hire them. If I had it to do all over again, knowing what I know now, I would absolutely have no qualms about signing up with either Andrews or M-Tec. Hopefully, an M-Tec graduate will be able to give you a definitive answer about placement. M-Tec personnel have a reputation for integrity. I have never seen any negative comments about any of them on any MT board. It would seem quite safe to rely on any claims they make about their placement success.
Great information.
I will definitely keep that in mind.
That's okay. No need to verify the information
It would be nice if their web site would list medical transcription and the credentials of the instructors. That's not your fault. I'm disappointed in the way community colleges handle it because it shows a lack of respect for the medical transcription course they offer. That's their problem though, not your responsibility. I just thought maybe your school was diferent and had verifiable information. Thanks anyway for your reply.
M-TEC is always forthright with information

I know it might sound odd to some, but we do pride ourselves on telling the truth (and nothing but the truth) to prospective students, current students, and graduates about the industry, job opportunities, and the profession in general. We are not like some of the matchbox schools who are trying to enroll everyone and anyone off the streets. We have a pre-enrollment test, and we pride ourselves on the difficulty level and quality of our program. We only enroll as many students as we know we can handle. Period. We won't tell you that this course is going to be easy, nor do we tell you that you can do this from home in your jammies with kids on your lap. We take this profession very seriously, and we expect our students and graduates to do the same. Our placement rate is high and, while the biggest percentage of our employers who hire our graduates are looking for full time employee status (what a great opportunity that is by the way), many of them will also still hire part-time. It is easier by far to make this a career choice and prepare for full time position so that you can continue to train your ear and update your skill levels once you graduate. If part-time is the only option for you, we will work with you to that end. Those are the facts.


That having been said, I would be more than happy to talk with anyone who is sincerely interested in our program or medical transcription in general. Please feel free to email at sfrancis@mtecinc.com or call toll free 877-864-3307 and talk with me or any one of our staff at your convenience. :)


The websites will have a lot of information..sm
about price, what you get for your money, how long you can expect the course to take, etc. Any other questions can be directed to the school and they will be happy to answer your questions. Just don't let price be the only consideration. The value of the materials, instructors ability, and marketability should be considered.
You cant put someone's personal information out there like that. nm
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HELP--On-line course information..??
I have been an MT for 13 years and have a friend who is trying to enter this profession via an on-line course.  She asked me if I know of any.  Can anyone tell me about an on-line program that includes training in Expander programs that is a legitimate program and recognized and accepted by employers?  Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Anyone have information on this company?

Hi!  I was wondering if anyone has any information on Transcription Relief Services out of Greensboro, NC.   Not sure about them.


Any information would be appreciated. Thanks!!


Please help with my information questions

Hi,


I want to go back to school to be a MT.  Could any one answer a few questions


for me?


 


1. What company do you work for?


2. How long have you worked in the field?


3. What are the duties and responsibilities of your position?


4. Did you receive on the job training in your position?


5. Are there opportunities for advancement in your position?


6. What do you enjoy the most about your job?


7. What do you enjoy least about your job?


8. If you were starting again, what would you do differently?


9. How is your job different from how you expected it to be?


10. What is the current starting wage?


11. What are the working conditions of your position?


12. Can you refer me to anyone else I should talk to?


If you would like you can add any other info.


Thank you,


Debra


Canada


Not True Information
Not sure where you had heard this info, but we never would hire anyone and allow them to work for free. We pay competitive rates for every single new hire. Our training program that we used to have was a FREE program offered to new grads.
Information on a company

Does anyone have any infomation on a company called Another Medical Must?


Thanks


Looking for Company Information
Has anyone heard of JCW Transcription Service based in New York? Any information would be helpful. Thanks!
Try an internship program
Cort Medical and Accustat Carolinas both have a mentoring progam, I also graduated from PCDI and could not find work, I had to work for free in an intership program for 8 weeks to get a job in the end, this might sound hopeless but I know how frustrating it is to look for work, I now have been working steady for accustat and love them if you need more information email me at flgeitner@comcast.net if you wish and may be I can help..
Internship program

Has anyone completed the internship program offered by Allstate Transcription? Did you receive a job offer?  Is it worth the money?


I did the Meditec internship
and it was really good training. I know the contact person if you would like me to give it to you. Or you can go to Meditec.com and it is on that site I believe. Let me know!
I did a internship program...sm
I entered an internship program. I was in it for 6 months. I ended up finding a job and told them I was leaving the intern. While in the intern I was still never guaranteed a job. I did it because it was a legit MT company and I needed the actual work exp to get a job. The startout pay with this company if they hired was 6 cpl though. I ended up getting a job for .065 cpl somewhere though. I have since went up from that rate. I think 7 cpl is good pay for a newbie. I know it is rare a newbie is offered that much. But I am not familiar with the internship on here. So I can't advise you or not.
I don't mean to burst your bubble but when you start an intern or do get a job you will find that you weren't as ready as you thought you were. There is a lot as a newbie I did not know that I learned with hands on exp. An internship was kind of like a transition from school to work. I would advise you to find out the name of this place that offers this internship and do some investigating and research on it.
Good luck to you in whatever your decision is.

AIM internship program
This is EXACTLY what I've been looking for! A chance to actually work without the stress of that first job. But is it reputable? Can anyone recommend it, and will it help significantly to find a job? thank you!
Internship or possible employment
I have completed a transcription course recently with a school that did not offer internship. I have tested with VARIOUS companies even though I do not have the required experience. I was a CPC certified coder but let my certification lapse because employers informed me without experience, I would be too great of a risk to their company. I know I can perform the duties of a Transcriptionist but have not been given the opportunity to prove myself. If ANYONE could PLEASE PLEASE help me with this delima, I would be ever greatful.
Internship Info
My training course did not offer/require an internship and now I am interested in an internship to get some real experience. Do you have any information about your company's internships?
Internship info
Jen, I would love some information about your internship program.  Could you email it to me?  Kelley
Internship Info
I would like to get the information about internships too.  Thanks. 
mentoring/internship

Well:  I certainly would reply to you.  I am a recent grad of a 1-yr, 900-hr, CMT- taught course in need of an internship or a job and beginning to despair of finding anyone who will give me a chance.  I have an A average, medical background, and a college degree and the school cannot even find 1 business to take me for my "guaranteed" 80-hour externship.  I have begun posting my own resumes and applying, so far with no replies.  I am scheduled to take the RMT on April 15; perhaps that will help.  I have not been looking too long, so I haven't given up hope yet.  The woman that didn't answer you is a fool. 


Information on Focus Infomatics
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Information needed on a company.

Does anyone know anything about this company, DocMed Medical Transcription


Thanks. 


 


Sites with more concrete information

At www.mtchat.com there is a forum faq called "Interested in MT?" which has some great info.  Also, check out MTEC's website; under prospective students are some good links--the "Is MT right for me?" also has links to AHDI's website, as well as the Bureau of Labor's information on the field of MT. You can also search this website...


I have to say, this isn't an "I'm in it for the money" field; you have to like this work to do it and be happy.


information site for newbies
I am a newbie at this as well and have gathered information from what I have learned through the courses and have compiled them into a blog. I yet have more to talk about and share with other newbies. You may want to check my job links list as there are a few that are hiring new MT graduates. You can visit it at
http://www.workathometranscription.blogspot.com/

Hope this helps.
BCB PC-Dart C-Phone information

Does anyone know anything about this transcription system or know where I can find the company on the web?  Thank you in advance for any help.


God Bless.


Freedom Type? Information?
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Internship Program at this site

Below is a link to an Internship program for MT's


I do not post on job forums because this is not a job, it is an internship. sm
It appears that you have been misled by someone, perhaps another by program such as mine. If that happened to me, I would be skeptical as well.

I have accepted a few interns from this forum by solicitation in the past and will do so again, I'm certain.

Remember, it takes one who truly wants to succeed to proceed.

-Jade