Want to take classes

Posted By: lisa p on 2008-07-11
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Hello

I am ready to sign up for classes but I have a few questions.

For one, I have looked at what would be considered the better schools, Andrews, MTEC, Career Step. But the problem for me is that the require at least $500 up front and I just don't have that kind of money right now.

My question is are the schools like Ashworth, Penn Foster any good? They will allow me to pay a small down payment and monthly payments. If I go to one of those schools will I be able to find work?

My last question is how easy is it to find work once I complete this course? I am a homemaker with 6 children. My husband is the sole provider and I really need to have money coming in right now. I am hoping this career choice will allow me to work from home and bring in extra funds.

Any answers will help.

Thanks.

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Want to take classes - lisa p
- Classes - Nancy
- Anyone even thinking of starting school SM - to all
- Try Career Step - Heather
  - My Company will no longer hire Career Step - toni
    - What is the company name - ??
- Penn Foster stinks to put it mildly - sm -
- Lisa, I don't mean to discourage you (sm) - giddy pc guru
  - So being an MT is not profitable - Lisa P
    - Can you afford to work for minimum wage for SM - reality
    - Most companies will not hire grads of the "cheap" schools, so it's a waste of money. - Deb
      - What do kids have to do with it. - lisa
        Not trying to be mean but how on earth (sm) - ??
        Give Her A Break - lb
        What about giving professional MTs a break? (sm) - ??
        braVO - absolutely
        Great post. I totally agree! nm - crispycritterMT
        And the MDs have seen the errors too, - Me
        First of all - lisa p
        BRAVO!!! Well said! - nm
        Don't let anybody under your skin - mt
        Good For You! - My Mother Ran Cicles Around Them All, Too
        and yes I know there are typos in my message (nm) - ??
        MTEC - quitefrankly
        Don't underestimate a woman... - Christi
        Right On! - Nancy

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She can also take the classes and then she may or may not
pass the exam. Nothing is guaranteed either way. You're right about one thing, though, she's probably long gone. She must smarter than either one of us. Your attitude just makes so blasted upset. I didn't tell her not to take the classes. My initial response was not even to the OP. My response was to the person who stated that going from nursing to MT was impossible. One thing I do agree with you about is that COMPANIES don't want to hire nurses who have not been MTs before. I never suggested that either. I stated plainly that I worked in a local hospital before I EVER applied to a national. I think you need to go back and read ALL my posts before nitpicking what I say. Now, I hope you have a nice day.

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Hi Lisa,
Are you still looking for a MT school? I love this one and I can't wait to start working from home!

Nancy
MT Student
www.myspace.com/stlerz
www.mtworkathome.com

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My MT training was obtained through a weekend class at a community college near my home. I have heard of online training and courses, but I am not sure how they work. My class was Saturday only from 9a-5p and was for nearly 9 months. After the first 5 months and terminology, the next 4 months were at my own pace. We had transcription tapes that had to go home with us and had to be completed and transcribed before the next weeks class.

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And, yes we had a syllabus to follow, allowing us to work at our own pace. The training tapes were that of the SUM program transcription training.

I work for a national. Never took any classes. Got
on-the-job training at local hospital. It can be done. It may not be the norm, but it CAN BE DONE.

How to compare MT training classes? I have 3 in mind...SM
For comparing M-TEC, Andrews, and Career Step, what is the easiest way to narrow this down? A person would hate to make the wrong choice, but how do you know before starting? Is one of these more flexible as far as time frame to complete? What if a person started the course and had to stop it for a while before resuming (such as taking some time off while caring for a newborn)? Are payments made as you go or do you have to pay ahead?

Is picking any of these 3 generally a safe bet? They stand out to me as the 3 that I hear the most about that aren't the scams that I have been warned about.

I guess a speedier time frame for completion would be a plus, but then is that shortchanging the education?

Any advice would be great.

Thanks!

I'm going to say at an outside source where you attend classes - college, business, or computer
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Taking classes for medical terminology and "some transcription"
Most nationals will only consider you if you are an actual graduate of one of the AAMT-approved courses. If not, she may look for local clinics who are willing to train.

OOhhhh - they have basket making classes? Too bad they don't offer a class on maturity.
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Get a copy of the BOS II for style guidelines and take medical terminology/anatomy classes at
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