become a medical transcriptionist.

Okay, this is not something that I want to become. Therefore, I will be removing this goal from my list. I have to finish this course, even though I am not going to be a Medical transcriptionist. It was a nice idea and in the beginning, it seemed like something that I would love to do. And it might still work out… with Dragon Talk or something, but for now, I think that I will just be happy with myself when I finish the course and move on with my life.

I have gotten a seasonal job doing taxes. I can’t make enough money doing that, but at least it is something.

Later all…

I’m having second thoughts about being a Medical Transcriptionist. After spending several weeks studying the first couple of chapters, I’ve decided that this might not be the right choice of a career. I am not very good at grammar or spelling and it is starting to show. The other thing that is starting to show is that I haven’t picked the books back up on over a month. I really have to finish this course and the other one on Medical Coding (which might be easier). Whether I get a job doing this or not in the future. I have to finish the courses. According to the school, I have 18 months to finish. So… I better get my little butt going and get this done.

So… this is the one thing that I don’t really want to do, that I have to get done. Oh well… sometimes life is like that.

I have heard about this company. I am looking for a home based job and hence I feel this is good for me

i want to become a medical transcriptionist

I’m enrolled into school and I’m in my second session but I’ve been so distracted with work and hubby finally being home after 15 months!! I’ve got to get more focused!

Alright… My books arrived today. Now I can start working on my first class, Advance Medical Terminology. I just wish that I felt better. Today has been a really rough day. The weather has been crappy yesterday and today and I haven’t been sleeping very good.

I think that I’ve been really concerned with starting my courses so that I can start looking for a job and get some extra money flowing into this family. I’m still healing, but I’m also pushing myself really hard… at least a whole lot harder than I was a month ago.

But, anyway, I’ve looked over all the course material and wow, I have a lot of work to do. Just the first course is going to take me a while. I really need to feel comfortable with the terminology and how to spell a lot of the words. They provide an electronic dictionary, along with a CD that contains an audio example of what a lot of the words will sound like. That is one of the biggest things that I’m worried about… is how the words sound, to make sure that I’m getting the correct words.

I guess they believe that the typing speed will go from 50 lines an hour to 90. I think that it should double. A page takes about 38 lines, therefore, saying that the beginning speed on transcription is 50 lines an hour is saying that you can only get a little over a page done. That’s not acceptable.

I’ll just have to wait and see how this all works out.

I’m starting at step one and buying a computer. I already know which school I’m taking the classes through and have a study buddy to help.

I’ve been bouncing back & forth between jobs since separating from the service now 6 years ago. Since come out of the service, I’ve been thinking about & researching Medical Transcription as a possible career goal…. I love the idea of flexiblity and taking a backseat role in customer service (no more phone calls/customers asking me a million questions, etc). Don’t get me wrong, every job definitely has its perks & be being the lovable people’s person I am, I’ve always enjoyed the customer service & patient care type jobs… But being someone who don’t mind helping & who finds it difficult to tell people “NO,” customer service type jobs weigh me down over time.
I’m so excited! After the birth of our second child, I was more willing to stay home & take on the role of “HomeMaker” per my husband’s request. It wasn’t a difficult decision, I’m good at doing the math—lol. Anyhow, while searching the internet & praying for the opportunity to work from home so I could feel as if I was helping out more (granted being a full time Mother/Homemaker is a job in itself, but I wanted the funds to do the little extra things I’ve always enjoyed…), I came across a geniune work at home opportunity which I’m presently doing.
These last 6mos of working from home has taught me a lot about myself. One thing being…I LOVE being a TELECOMMUTER! Needless to say, it gave me the incentive I needed to move forward in selecting a school, taking the steps needed towards my becoming an MT.
For anyone who’s interested, my chosen school is Everett Community College.

... on CareerStep. I think it’s the best course for me. I’ve been on their forums and other forums and I’ve heard what a lot of students and grads have to say about the course. I like what I hear! Plus it’s reasonably priced. As soon as we figure out the financial logistics, I will enroll!

I really want to get into Medical Transcription. I love to type and I’m very interested in the medical field, and I’d love to be working from home by the time my hubby and I have kids. I’ve been researching different training programs, and I’m kind of at a loss. There are so many options! So many price ranges, and so many courses that could be included or omitted. Study from home vs. going to school. It’s overwhelming. I need to make a decision ASAP so I can get started! Oy.