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  Kaplan University Online

  Kaplan University is an accredited university, offering more than 200 degrees and programs. Choose from graduate, undergraduate, certificate, and diploma programs in fields ranging from business and technology to health sciences, fire sciences, legal studies, nursing, education and more.

  Our professors, many of whom have real-world experience, can help you develop your talent and achieve your goals. We give you multiple options for starting your education. Learn online, on campus, or at one of our learning centers. Becoming a Kaplan University student can be a rewarding experience, allowing you to complete your education on your terms.

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  U.S. Career Institute

  U.S. Career Institute is one of the oldest distance-learning institutions in the nation. For over 30 years, we have trained thousands of men and women for exciting and rewarding careers. Our mission is to provide high-quality and affordable education with real-world curriculum. At U.S. Career Institute our faculty and staff focus on the needs and satisfaction of students. By doing this, we provide exceptional, applicable instruction and service. We continually assess the effectiveness of our curricula and service, as well as the academic achievement of our students in order to improve the quality of our educational experience.

  U.S. Career Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council.

  We’re Flexible – Start your Certificate Program when the time is right for you!
  No specific deadlines or timelines to coordinate. The minute you are ready to begin the program we are here, ready to get you started. Learning with U.S. Career Institute is self paced – complete the program as fast or as slow as you wish.

  Study Anytime, Anywhere!
  At U.S. Career Institute, the educational program and the instructional materials are specifically designed for guided independent study through distance learning. With distance education, you can study in the comfort and convenience of your own home. There is no commute. No classes to attend, no schedules to keep. You have the flexibility to adjust your schedule so you can study at the time and place that’s right for you!

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  Allied Schools

  When you enroll at Allied Schools, you receive a partner in your education. We guide you from start to finish and give you the tools you need to build a successful future. Receive a professional advantage with a school that shares your goals. We maintain the highest standards when it comes to delivering quality education. As such, we maintain up-to-date accreditations, approvals and memberships. This ensures that we continually meet or exceed specific requirements and provide you with the best education possible.

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  Penn Foster

  Having the right skills is vitally important in today’s super-competitive job market. With online training from Penn Foster Career School, students are assured of learning up-to-date career skills that will prepare them for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Students at Penn Foster Career School can get the training they need quickly, conveniently, and affordably.

  Penn Foster is one of the world’s largest and most respected online education providers. Their programs are job focused, and they offer training for employment in the fastest-growing fields in business, technology, health care, and the trades.

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  Ashworth College

  Ashworth offers respected, affordable online degree programs and expert guidance to help you meet your goals while balancing work and family. Now you can get the precise training you need to become the professional you’ve always wanted to be. And you can go as far as your education takes you.

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  South Coast College

  South Coast College has been helping students prepare for new, exciting careers in the legal and medical fields for more than 45 years. We are dedicated to providing a student-centered environment where you can gain the best legal and medical training possible.

  We offer ideal facilities, resources and career-focused programs to help you gain the competitive edge employers look for. Our instructors are industry-proven professionals who care about helping you through every step of your educational journey.

  Our friendly, student-oriented environment allows students to get one-on-one attention and academic guidance. Through classroom demonstrations, hands-on operation of equipment and by practicing on-the-job techniques in externships, our graduates are prepared to add value to their employers’ organizations the day they begin work.

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  Lincoln Technical Institute

  Since 1946, Lincoln Technical institute has been helping students achieve professional success through personalized career support and hands-on, job-specific education. Our in-depth training programs are designed to meet the changing needs of today’s tough job market, and cover a variety of fields, including: Health Sciences, Business and Information Technology, Hospitality, automotive Technology, HVAC Technology and Electrical Systems Technology.

  What sets Lincoln Technical Institute apart from other schools? Quite a few things, actually; our training programs emphasize experiential, interactive learning activities – that means you’ll do the job before you take the job.

  But our strengths go beyond that. our Lincoln instructors possess a combination of seasoned teaching skills, subject matter expertise and real world experience. Plus, we’ve built working partnerships with important industry contacts in your area. So when you graduate, we’ll help you find a good position and start your career off right.

  When it comes to choosing a post-secondary educational institution, keep this in mind: Our dedication to your success sets us apart from the competition – and the specialized, career-focused training you’ll receive at Lincoln will set you apart from yours. Lincoln Technical Institute offers flexible daytime and evening programs to accommodate your busy schedule. Financial Aid is available for those who qualify and Career Placement Assistance is available upon graduation.

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  Kaplan University

  Kaplan University’s high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs are designed to fit the schedule of busy professionals. An accredited university offering 170 degrees and programs, we are committed to helping those with talent and dedication earn their degree.* Through a progressive curriculum, accomplished faculty, and the flexibility to study virtually anytime, anywhere you have an Internet connection, Kaplan University could help you build the skills and credentials to pursue your career and educational goals.†

  • Kaplan University is regionally accredited. See our website for details. Please note that not all programs are offered at all locations.
    †Kaplan University’s programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

Medical Transcription Career and Training Information

An associate’s degree in medical transcription brings with it a numerous amount of challenges. The doctor in Texas will have a different accent and when you have to enter the information that he has recorded, you might have some difficulty understanding the words. Many medical professionals here in the United States also come from other countries, which also presents itself with the challenge of being able to comprehend the medical terminology.

Medical transcriptionists are constantly in demand and therefore, you can find a career pretty easily after you graduate. The MT (as they are abbreviated) who choose to pursue an associate’s degree of applied science in medical transcription can also choose to become certified as a medical transcriptionist (CMT). This degree is NOT transferable to a four-year educational institution, however, there are classes that are transferable to advanced medical transcription programs.

The program for MTs includes courses in the following:

• Medical Transcription
• Computer Technology
• Medical Terminology
• Physiology and Anatomy

You, as a certified MT, may become immediately employed within doctor’s offices, hospitals, clinics or other health care facilities. When you pass the CMT examination, you will be certified in medical transcription. However, many people choose to become MTs before they study accredited programs. This affords them the opportunity to have experience working within offices that hire MTs and give them the chance to advance. As you work for an office or medical institution, they may provide you with the funds necessary to renew your CMT.

You must be patient in order to obtain your certificate as a CMT. The necessary courses for admission within a CMT program require you to have at least two years of experience in a health care facility. The Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) CMT exam also provides a general MT section as well as an MT performance section. The AHDI gives you the opportunity online to study for the CMT so that you may be totally prepared for the test. The test itself takes about four hours, so you must be prepared to endure that, as well.

An MT can immediately find work but the work that entails obtaining your certificate or degree is extensive and time-consuming. You must possess the requisite patience and understanding of the field in order to become a successful medical transcriptionist.