Is it worth it to take a course for medical transcription?

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Here's my issue... I'm in school for pharmacy right now and fully intend to finish pharmacy school and earn my degree. I've been thinking about taking an online course for medical transcription, though, so that while I'm going through school, I can work from home and have more time for studying...

I've looked at US Career Institute and Career Step (I was told they place you once you finish the course). I even got screwed out of $350 trying to take the quick way out and following a scam... Now I'm hearing "don't do it... there are no jobs"

Can anybody help me out... is it worth it? What are my chances of getting a job??

Homegirl · Accepted Answer

I trained with www.meditec.com. After I completed the program, I went through their internship program, which lasted 3 months, but I was onto paid work in 2 months. I've been working at home ever since. The jobs are there. What you MUST do is go to a school that has contacts in the industry. US Career Institute is an educational clearinghouse that offers program in many different things and they don't have 'real' job placement. Career Step is a good school. I liked Meditec due to the internship and job placement.

Anonymous · Answer

Reputation is not a problem, you can see AHDI.org for AAMT approved schools. If you are new bee, you have to participate in forums at www.mtstars.com and www.indeed.com etc for exposure on schools.

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Is it worth it to take a course for medical transcription?

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